Volunteering Organisations

 

BEES - Bradford Environmental Education Service

We run a weekly conservation volunteer group working in the Bradford District most Fridays and occasional other days. Projects include management of our small nature reserve and community orchard and Council wildlife areas. Details can be found on www.bees-ymca.org.uk or ring 01274 513102. No experience necessary.

 

Bolton Conservation Volunteers have worked since 1976. We meet every second Sunday throughout the year to carry out practical conservation management work. We have worked with local authorities, The Wildlife Trust, local landowners, and other community groups. Please visit our website at www.boltonconservation.org.uk

 

Bournemouth National Trust Volunteers give you an opportunity for days in the beautiful Dorset countryside performing valuable conservation work along with other likeminded people.  We usually meet on Sundays and anyone is welcome to come along.  To find out more about us see www.bournemouth-ntv.org.uk

  

The British Horse Society is mapping all horse riding & carriage driving routes in the UK.  This information will be displayed at www.emagin.org  for public use.  We need volunteers to help map Britain on horseback using either paper maps or GPS.  For more information please contact EMAGIN@bhs.org.uk or 01962 707812.

 

The Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT), is the only voluntary organisation in the region concerned with all aspects of nature conservation. We have over 1,000 active volunteers and over 70 staff. For paid and voluntary vacancies please see our website. www.bbowt.org.uk

 

Brighton Conservation Volunteers  are a group of countryside enthusiasts who share the enjoyment of working outdoors, the challenge of learning new skills and the satisfaction of making a contribution to the community.

 

We have opportunities for you to volunteer in the UK and the world to improve the environment and yourself. We support, train and value you so you can contribute, learn and grow yourself. We are known for being practical and delivering. www.btcv.org.uk

 

Butterfly Conservation is the national charity working to save our native butterflies, moths & their habitats. There are county & regional branches all over the UK, many with their own reserves, which run habitat management days & training workshops. See www.Butterfly-Conservation.org & go to your local Branch website link.

 

The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre based in New Quay, West Wales is a public information, education & research centre dedicated to raising awareness of the local marine environment. To find out more & see how you can get involved contact Laura Mears on volunteer@cbmwc.org or 01545 560032 www.cbmwc.org

 

CCHF All About Kids exists to give disadvantaged children aged 7-11 years, a range of residential activity and respite breaks. We improve the quality of children’s lives and help them to recognise their potential in a safe and happy environment.  

 

Conservation Volunteers Australia has programs Australia-wide, every week of the year! Join us for tree planting, wildlife recovery, walking tracks, weed control, seed collection etc. Coastal areas, deserts, National Parks, World Heritage areas - we go to the best places! www.conservationvolunteers.com.au or email bookings@conservationvolunteers.com.au

CSV To volunteer on community-based environmental projects in Birmingham or Bristol, or to explore a wide range of other volunteering opportunities across the UK, please visit Community Service Volunteers.

 

Downlands/Old Surrey Downs Project

Practical conservation volunteers needed to help our countryside management project working in NE Surrey/Sth London. Wide variety of tasks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays, including hedgelaying, chalk grassland restoration, livestock management, creating/maintaining ponds, making signposts, fencing and surfacing paths. Please contact us on 01883 341140, email downlands@surreycc.gov.uk  or visit www.downlandsproject.org.uk.

 

Finlaystone Country Estate is a heavily visited property overlooking the Firth of Clyde and we are looking for volunteers to assist with the 140 acres of woodlands & 10 acres of formal gardens. Check out the website @ www.finlaystone.co.uk or email the Head Ranger @ info@finlaystone.co.uk for further information.

  

Groundwork Leeds is an environmental regeneration charity that offers a wide range of exciting volunteer posts to support community environmental programmes throughout Yorkshire and the Humber. Voluntary roles include education, practical conservation, environmental business services, community consultation and much more. Contact Leah Black on 0113 238 0601 / leah.black@groundwork.org.uk for further information.

 

Groundwork Merthyr & Rhondda Cynon Taff is an environmental charity based in the South Wales Valleys. We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities and accredited countryside management courses from our headquarters at the Fedw Hir Eco Centre near Aberdare. Please contact us on 01685 883880, or visit www.fedwhirecocentre.org.uk.

 

Muck in for Life

If you run a non-profit organisation that offers conservation volunteering opportunities and would like to be considered as a partner for MuckIn4Life, then please contact the Defra Campaigns team: muckin4life@defra.gsi.gov.uk

 

The National Trust has a variety of roles in wardening, footpath work, conservation and learning projects across various places in the North West. Help us to care for some of Britain’s most stunning and vulnerable landscapes.   To find out more, please contact  nw.volunteering@nationaltrust.org.uk or tel 0161 2349980 

 

Norfolk National Trust Volunteers carry out practical outdoor conservation work at weekends, on properties & land owned by the National Trust within Norfolk. Volunteers don't have to be super fit, just prepared to give it a go. New members are always welcome. Email: membership@norfolkntv.co.uk

   

The RSPB is one of Europe's largest conservation charities.  With 200 reserves and 14 offices around the UK, we already have over 17,000 volunteers.  See the hundreds of volunteering opportunities on our website.  There is bound to be something for you - you don't even have to anything about birds or conservation! www.rspb.org.uk/volunteering

 

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