The charity that runs Greenwich Park is looking for 35 volunteer rangers who are passionate about the historic open space and can help visitors find out more about it.

Volunteer rangers were first introduced to the park two years ago as part of its Greenwich Park Revealed project, which will eventually include recreating giant grassy steps that once graced the hill next to the Old Royal Observatory.

The rangers operate in pairs and share information about the 590-year-old park’s heritage, give tips on walking and cycling routes and will provide information about the work going on in the park, which also includes creating a new visitor centre near the Maze Hill entrance. 

Anna MacLaughlin, Volunteer Officer at The Royal Parks, said, “The Ranger service has been incredibly successful in four of the Royal Parks, and we now have 200 Volunteer Rangers engaging with thousands of park visitors every month.

“We now want to expand the existing service in Greenwich Park – an iconic Grade I-listed landscape, which is part of the Unesco Greenwich Maritime world heritage site and is visited by over five million visitors a year. The current group of Volunteer Rangers do a great job covering this 183-acre park, but by expanding the service even more visitors will be reached.”

Volunteer rangers have to commit themselves to a minimum of two sessions a month, but can work across weekdays and weekends to suit their schedule. 

MacLaughlin added: “Being a volunteer ranger is a great opportunity to be out in nature, to make friends and to learn more about this historic green space. Greenwich Park has an abundance of history, nature, and no shortage of community and cultural events happening throughout the year. 

“The rangers will also help us to share information with the public about the exciting new community, learning, and volunteer facilities being created in the park, and provide updates on our work to restore the historic 17th-century landscape, to protect the park for future generations.”

Applications can be made at www.royalparks.org.uk until October 15.