Safari Squad Rangers and Responders

Why we need you:

Throughout Lions on the Loose, there will be several different ways to support our pride of magnificent lion sculptures that will be on display in Harlow, Epping and Loughton this summer as part of our spectacular public art trail raising vital funds for St Clare Hospice.

As a volunteer, you will be an essential part of the trail. Not only will your contribution help the project run smoothly, but by giving us your time, we can concentrate on raising money to ensure the best possible care for our patients.

As a Safari Squad Ranger or Responder, you will help care for and monitor a designated section of the trail, ensuring the lion sculptures are safe, clean and ready to be enjoyed while engaging with the public about the project. We may also need your help to host a pop-up shop for a few days here and there throughout the summer.

You can volunteer for this role as an individual or as part of a team (e.g. with your workplace or organisation, or with friends and family).

What this role involves:

• Volunteering in pairs to walk a designated section of the trail to check on the sculptures
• Monitoring each ‘pride’ of five large lions and five cubs within your allocated area in either Harlow, Epping or Loughton
• Identifying and reporting any issues promptly to your Volunteer Supervisor
• Keeping the sculptures looking their best, ensuring they are clean, tidy and ready to be enjoyed by visitors
• Engaging with members of the public along your route, sharing information about the Lions on the Loose project and answering questions
• Supporting pop-up shops for a few hours over the course of the trail period (Responders role only)
• Providing additional support visits to sculptures when needed, making sure every member of the pride is safe, presentable and trail-ready

The skills you need for this role:

• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Good communicator, confident talking to and engaging with people
• Ability to represent St Clare Hospice positively
• Can-do attitude

What’s in it for you:

• Make a real impact in your local community and be part of something bigger than yourself
• Learn new skills and gain valuable hands-on experience that can boost your personal and professional growth
• Connect with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, broadening your perspective in meaningful ways
• Build confidence and self-esteem Create lasting memories and meaningful relationships

What commitment we need from you:

• Availability between 24 July to 10 September
• Our Safari Squad volunteers are welcome to contribute as little or as much time as they can - whether that’s helping with a few shifts or supporting us regularly throughout the duration of the trail. We ask for a minimum of at least two hours during this period
• (Responders role only) Available to respond at short notice and/or on an ad hoc basis

If your application is successful:

You will be required to attend one of our Lions on the Loose volunteer induction days on either:

• Friday 17 April at 1.30-3.30pm at the Hospice
• Tuesday 7 May at 5.30-7.30pm at the Hospice
• Wednesday 1 July at 1.30-3.30pm via Zoom

During this session, you will meet the St Clare Hospice team, understand more about your volunteer role, complete the paperwork and some basic training needed to volunteer as part of Lions on the Loose, including how to use the Lions on the Loose app.