East London Waterworks Park is looking for campaigner volunteers to lead projects in creating our community-owned park
East London Waterworks Park is a volunteer-led charity that won a 2024 New London Architecture award and has raised £2m towards buying land from the Department for Education to transform the 14-acre Thames Water Depot on Lea Bridge Road on the border of Waltham Forest and Hackney, into a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces.
We are looking for campaigners to participate in our community-led working group who are growing support of the project.
There is opportunity to lead on projects bringing together how architects, ecologists, community researchers, political campaigners, fundraisers and communications professions to create blue and green community spaces.
Volunteers can choose whether they are involved in the Communications or Governances Circles, which meet fortnightly on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings online, and spend voluntary time outside of the meeting completing agreed tasks remotely.
1. Community Engagement & Leadership:
2. Advocacy & Communication:
3. Project Management & Planning:
4. Passion & Commitment:
5. Skills:
You will have a significant impact on the creation of a new biodiverse community-owned park with free access natural swimming ponds. By leading campaign projects that bring together diverse professionals (architects, ecologists, social researchers, etc.) to collaborate on community infrastructure, volunteers will directly contribute to the development of a park that truly reflects the needs and desires of the local community. Your input will help us craft experiences that inspire, educate, and engage our service users, stakeholders, funders, and the general public, ultimately driving support for the park's mission and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
