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Accessible paths volunteering - Signage review (Ely, Cambridge)

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We have found that certain routes in your area need to be removed from the National Cycle Network, or we need to change their classification, because they fall short of our accessibility standard. This means that we are changing some signs on these routes.

You can play an active part in making sure that your local paths have the right signs and markings. This will help people to continue find their way around easily.

You will choose an available route in your area. Here, with support from your local team, you can help with:

  • finding locations where signs need to be changed
  • recording information about the signs in an app
  • ordering materials (like stickers) to change the signs, when needed
  • changing the signs, when safe and practicable (can be done in pairs).

We will provide support and all needed training during your volunteering. When you start, you will take part in online training to learn what information you need to collect and how.

You will often be volunteering in pairs. You are welcome to join with a friend or family member, if you wish to volunteer together.

Does this sound like you?

You…

  • enjoy being active and doing practical tasks outdoors
  • like paying attention to the details
  • can easily reach the part of the National Cycle Network that you would like to help on by walking, cycling, wheeling or public transport
  • can carry out tasks independently
  • share our values and mission to get more people cycling, walking and wheeling in your community.

Then let us know your interest in helping update signs on former National Cycle Network paths near you.

Time commitment

We are flexible on how much time you can help each week or month. Let us know what suits you. Usually, people spend a few hours a month. We are aiming to complete this work by March 2024.

Volunteering for everyone with Sustrans

We are committed to representing the diverse communities we work with, and we welcome people from all backgrounds to volunteer with us. We commit to equity and an inclusive culture, so volunteering is for everyone.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive organisation brings with it a diversity of ideas and ways of working, which strengthens everything we do.

Please have a look at the website above and our Volunteering agreement before you join. Then you know what we all expect from each other when volunteering.

Your accessibility

Please let us know in the application form, if you need any support or adjustments to make our first chat together and volunteering a positive experience for you.

Any expenses for helping with these activities, which have been agreed, will be paid back to you. This can include for tools and public transport on the day of volunteering.

If you don’t have an email address, or for any other reason aren’t able to fill in our online form, not to worry. Reach out to your local Volunteer Coordinator (find here), and they can fill in the details for you.