If you are interested in joining the Voluntary Ranger Service fill in the application form by either downloading the pdf and post it to us or fill in the online application which will be emailed directly to us.

We will then invite you along to an informal interview which usually lasts 20 minutes - there is no need to dress up for this!! The interview provides the opportunity to find out more about the Voluntary Ranger Service and to ask any questions. At the end of the interview a confirmation slip will be provided, requiring a signature to formally accept a place in the Voluntary Ranger Service. This can be done at the interview or taken away, to allow time to think about how you want to get involved

If you would like to chat informally to one of the Rangers about how you can get involved call us at one of the site bases listed below.

Bury Countryside Service
Burrs Country Park, 15 Stock Street, Bury, BL8 1BU.
Tel: 0161 253 7984.

Bolton Ranger Teams:
Moses Gate, Smithills and Moss Bank Park
Moses Gate Country Park, Rock Hall Visitor Centre,  Hall Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 7QN.
Tel: 01204 334343

Salford Countryside Service
Clifton Country Park, Clifton House Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 2NG.
Tel: 0161 793 4219

For any further information on any aspects of the Croal Irwell Valley Voluntary Ranger Service please contact us on the above numbers or email