Do you want to join our committee?

We are looking for new people to join the committee.

The Friends of Ruskin Park is a small, volunteer-led charity. We’re often on the lookout for new recruits who can help expand our existing skills and knowledge base. Ruskin Park is enjoyed by a diverse local community – and we’d really like our committee to reflect that. If you live locally and care about the park, we want to hear from you.

You would work with other volunteers and trustees who are part of the committee while ideally focusing on one of the following areas:

• Litter-picking lead: We are looking for someone to co-ordinate our weekly litter-picking session at 10am on Wednesdays. You would work with other volunteers to co-ordinate cover for the sessions.
• Sports in the park: From football to basketball, cricket to tennis, many sports are played in the park – but we don’t currently have a committee member with expertise or enthusiasm in this area. We’d love someone who can help advocate for inclusive and appropriate sports provision.
• Social media & community outreach: We’re looking for someone who enjoys creating content to help us connect with park users via Facebook, X and Instagram. We’d also like help with responding to email enquiries (or redirecting to the relevant committee member), and connecting with  local community groups so we’re better linked to the wide range of people who use the park.
• Volunteer recruitment: You would work with an existing committee member to promote volunteering in the park, answer email enquiries from new volunteers and help other committee members put together rotas for events and activities.
• Graphic design and/or WordPress whizz: If you could support us with designing posters or help run our WordPress website from a technical viewpoint, we’d love to hear from you!

There is flexibility to share roles between different people depending on skills and interests. We’re also interested to hear from people who might be able to help at particular times but can’t commit to joining the committee.

“Volunteering for FoRP is a great way to get involved in my local community. I have made friends, learnt new skills, and I feel even more connected to our special park.” – FoRP committee member.

Email volunteering@friendsofruskinpark.org.uk to find out more or to arrange a chat.