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Published today 8 February 2010

CJS Focus on Volunteering

In association with BTCV

 

20 pages of fascinating articles, information, and useful contacts, plus hundreds of volunteer placements and programmes. 

Being a volunteer is a good way to gain experience (often vital for that first paid post), acquire practical training and the skills necessary for your chosen career path.  For more information about being a volunteer, from both employer and volunteer perspectives please read the CJS Focus on Volunteering, published every February but remember most of the adverts in the Focuses will be out of date so please double check the closing dates.    Helping with Surveys and Fieldwork is another way to gain experience. 

 

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Date of last update: 8/2/10     Next update due 15/2/10

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-1/3                                JOB        VOLUNTEER OFFICER

BE4        N/A                                                   LOC        INVERNESS

PAY         Training                                            FOR        BTCV SCOTLAND

DES        Assist with the management & organisation of practical conservation projects incl admin work, liaising with clients & practical conservation tasks.   BUT   Enthusiasm for outdoor working & a have a go approach is the most important qual. No experience necessary as training provided. Being over 21 with full driving licence held for 2+yrs advantageous. Available for work 4/5 days per week in return accommodation provided & ideally able to commit to 3-6 months min.   ASK   01463 811560 inverness@btcv.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-22/2                               JOB        CONSERVATION TRAINEE

BE4        19/2/10 IV 1/3/10                                 LOC        COLLEGE LAKE NATURE RESERVE, BUCKS

PAY         0                                                      FOR        BBOWT

DES        Join the team to deliver a varied work prog incl habitat maintenance / restoration, livestock work & maintenance of infrastructure. Support vol teams & provide guided walks to visitors & help with specific events, look after visitor centres, daily routines & contribute to interpretation around the reserve. Biodiversity work will incl using Recorder 6 biological database & biological survey / monitoring.   BUT   Essential: Desire to work with UK wildlife conservation, good level of physical fitness & strength, willingness to use power tools (training provided), able to work with a wide range of people, willing to develop skills & workmanship standards required, valid driving licence, friendly & helpful. Desirable: Mechanical aptitude, Experience of similar workm willing to supervise & lead, re led & / or experience.   ASK   Cathie Hasler, Human Resources Administrator 01865 788309 cathiehasler@bbowt.org.uk 

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-29/3                               JOB        FARMLAND BIRD SURVEYOR

BE4        30/3/10                                               LOC        HIGHLAND & WESTERN ISLES

PAY         Training & some expenses                  FOR        RSPB SCOTLAND

DES        Provides farmers & crofters with free surveys of the birds on their land, at their request. Surveys take place on 3 or 4 early morning visits in the breeding season, on clear days from April to July. During the survey vols walk around field boundaries on a route agreed with the farmer, recording location & behaviour of birds on a map of the holding.   BUT   Good farmland bird id & some survey experience desirable. Binoculars, ability to read maps & own travel to site essential.   ASK   Su Cooper 01463 228827 suzanne.cooper@rspb.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-1/3                                 JOB        Corporate Fundraiser & Employee Volunteering Volunteer

BE4        26/2/10  IV 12/3/10                              LOC        LANHYDROCK, CORNWALL

PAY         Travel & reasonable expenses             FOR        THE NATIONAL TRUST

DES        Time contribution could range from set days a week or a more ad hoc arrangement, some work could be at home. To support the Donor Development Manager & Regional Volunteering Officer in the development of the Corporate Fundraising & Employee Volunteering in the Devon & Cornwall region.   BUT   Desirable: experience of fundraising, sales or account management, of working in the vol sector & of event management (planning & delivery). High quality writing skills; able to write in a variety of styles for a variety of audiences using plain English. Ability to research potential funders & present opportunities in a clear & coherent way, to communicate with a range of different people, & to organise work & prioritise projects. Flexible & reliable; creative; self-motivator.   ASK   Penny Rowe, 01208 265242  penny.rowe@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-22/2                               JOB        CONSERVATION TRAINEE (COMMUNITY), OXFORDSHIRE

BE4        19/2/10  IV 11/3/10                              LOC        LITTLEMORE, OXFORD

PAY         Training & limited travel expenses*       FOR        BERKS, BUCKS & OXON WILDLIFE TRUST

DES        Engage people with our Community Nature Reserves, support conservation management, undertake signage audits & organise events. In return you will have a training budget, the opportunity to work with our vols groups, develop practical skills & be on the front line of BBOWT’s conservation & community delivery.   BUT   Essential: desire to follow a career in UK wildlife conservation & management; interest in working with people at a local level; desire to inspire people about the wonders of the natural world & to encourage them to take action for wildlife; ability to work  with a range of people; good level of physical fitness & strength; valid driving licence; self-motivated & able to take the initiative; able to work on reserves alone. Desirable: practical conservation skills; env education skills; willing to supervise & lead others; rel education & / or experience; own transport.   ASK   Chat / Apply: Cathie Hasler, Human Resources Administrator, 01865 788309  cathiehasler@bbowt.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DAILY-15/2                                   JOB        9 x RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIPS

BE4        17/2/10  IV tbc                                      LOC        NORTHERN ENGLAND & MIDLANDS RESERVES

PAY         Training,, experience & free accom        FOR        RSPB                                     DES / BUT             Starting in April for trainee wardens & visitor officers. Looking to get some quality experience with Europe’s largest conservation charity? Fancy spending a year living & working in a fantastic place, with fantastic people – seeing things you’d never normally see? You’ll get training, mentoring, lots of first-hand experience, & you’ll get to do things you wouldn’t get to do in other roles.   ASK   Alison Cook, 01484 868405  alison.cook@rspb.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-22/2                               JOB        LUNDY ISLAND SEASONAL VOLUNTEER

BE4        19/2/10  IV 5/3/10                                LOC        LUNDY ISLAND

PAY         Free food & accom                             FOR        LUNDY COMPANY

DES        Lundy is a unique & beautiful island with stunning scenery. It is designated a SSSI & is the UK’s first Marine Conservation Zone. To assist the island ranger with general island duties & some conservation tasks. Practical skills training provided in house & certified Quad training. Work load will be varied & a flexible approach is required – for the right candidate there might be the opportunity to do some survey work. Great opportunity to join a team over the summer as part of the small island community.   BUT   Enthusiasm, a love for islands & the outdoors, flexible & friendly approach. Will suit those looking to gain experience in practical conservation. Some experience with garden maintenance & practical tasks an advantage but not essential.   ASK   Nicola Saunders, warden@lundyisland.co.uk

 

REF        VOL-DAILY-22/2                                   JOB        SURVEY & PLANNING ASSISTANTS

BE4        22/2/10                                                LOC        SOMERSET

PAY         0                                                       FOR        SOMERSET ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS CENTRE

DES        Several training placements to carry out detailed botanical monitoring, Wildlife Site, dormouse, great crested newt, bat & pond surveys in Somerset. Are you committed to a career in conservation but finding it hard to get a job with little or no experience? We offer high quality professional experience & training in Ecological Surveying. There is a +/- 100% success rate over the last 16 years in getting people into high quality paid jobs in wildlife conservation & ecology. You will also gain experience of GIS, Aerial photo interpretation & NVC & contribute to the running of our busy Env Records Centre.   BUT   Ideally first degree in ecology / env science or related subject.   ASK   http://www.somerc.com/download_file.php?id=54  or SAE to SERC, Tonedale Mill, Tonedale, Wellington, Somerset  TA21 0AW

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-15/2                                  JOB        VOLUNTEER WARDEN

BE4        15/2/10                                                  LOC        BIDEFORD BAY, HARTLAND & DUNSLAND, NORTH DEVON

PAY         0  Accommodation provided                   FOR        THE NATIONAL TRUST

DES        To assist staff with practical conservation, maintenance & community project work. Practical skills training provided in house, with certified training incl brushcutters, First Aid, 4x4 Off road driving & more. There may also be a possibility of attaining an NVQ level 2 in Env Conservation should this be required. The property is within the North Devon AONB with many areas designated SSSI for their flora & fauna. It contains very diversity of coastline, parkland, saltmarsh, Culm grassland, meadow & woodland habitats. In addition, there are many archaeological features such as hillforts & lime kilns on our site.   BUT   Enthusiastic with an interest in the env & conservation. Rel degree / diploma / NVQ desirable, but not essential. Must have a full driving licence & able to commit for 6+ months.   ASK   Chat: Gregg Wilson, Warden, 01237 441976  CV & covering letter to gregg.Wilson@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DAILY-15/2                                    JOB        4 X VOLUNTEER PLACEMENTS

BE4        12/2/10                                                  LOC        EASTERN ENGLAND

PAY         Free accom                                          FOR        RSPB

DES        To assist in day to day reserve management, 1 year from April, working at 2 reserves. We will provide you with a high quality training programme, ongoing mentoring & lots of practical experience. Whilst the scheme is aimed at those wishing to gain experience of practical habitat & reserve management, it will also help to guide you towards other careers in conservation orgs e.g. research, education. Also opportunity to take on higher levels of responsibility associated with planning & managing conservation management work.   BUT   serious interest in wildlife & conservation, commitment & desire to learn. Flexible, lots of initiative, able to undertake strenuous physical activities, team worker with good communication skills in order to take on the wide variety of tasks. Driving licence essential.   ASK   Annie Sadler, 01603 697504  annie.sadler@rspb.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-1/3                               JOB        VOLUNTEER WARDEN

BE4        26/2/10                                             LOC        LEITH HILL & HOLMWOOD COMMON, DORKING, SURREY

PAY         0                                                    FOR        NATIONAL TRUST

DES        6-12 month placement. To join a dedicated NT team on the Surrey Hills to develop the skills required & assist in the management of these busy cside sites. Great opportunity to develop experience in visitor management, nature conservation & cside estate skills. Accom not available.   BUT   Suit new graduates looking for work experience or anyone seeking a career in the cside. Knowledge & enthusiasm for conservation & cside essential as is an interest in people & a commitment to providng a high quality visitor experience. Full UK driving licence essential.   ASK   Role profile: ruby.cole@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-15/2                             JOB        ASSISTANT GARDENER

BE4        12/2/10                                             LOC        CLUMBER PARK, WORKSOP

PAY         Shared accom incl utilities, rel training, ppe & travel expenses                FOR        NATIONAL TRUST

DES        Full time opportunity. Support the team in carrying out maintenance, propagation & planting programmes of plants. The role will cover all activities necessary to ensure the extensive plant collections are maintained to the highest standards, & the garden areas are well presented to visitors at all times. Supported & supervised by a Senior Gardener & provided with ‘on-the-job’ training & appropriate short courses off-site.   BUT   Enthusiasm to learn about gardening, within a conservation & heritage based visitor attraction. Reasonable standard of education, particularly a sufficient level of literacy & numeracy. Ability to communicate your knowledge & enthusiasm to visitors essential. Clean, valid driving licence useful. Some experience of carrying out a range of gardening tasks an advantage. Ambition to become a professional gardener & the ability to learn & benefit from this opportunity.   ASK   Louise Budd, National Trust, East Midlands Regional Office, Clumber Park Stableyard, Clumber Park, Worksop, Notts  S80 3BE  01909 511007  louise.budd@nationaltrust.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-22/2                             JOB        VOLUNTEER  RANGER

BE4        19/2/10                                             LOC        THREAVE ESTATE NATURE RESERVE

PAY         Accommodation Available                 FOR        NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

DES        3 - 6 month post. Gain valuable skills & experience working alongside the Dumfries & Galloway Countryside Team in this beautiful part of Scotland. This post will work predominately at Threave Nature Reserve promoting & maintaining the Reserve, including a new Osprey viewing facility & providing an information & membership recruitment service to visitors.

BUT   Rel qual preferable, incl experience & interest in promoting wildlife/environment to visitors, leading events & practical countryside skills. A driving licence is not essential but desirable   ASK   kmunday@nts.org.uk   07713 786298

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-15/2                          JOB        CONSERVATION TRAINEE – BIODIVERSITY TEAM (X 2)

BE4        15/2/10  IV 1/3/10                           LOC        LITTLEMORE, OXFORD

PAY         Training courses* & limited travel expenses FOR        BERKS, BUCKS & OXON WILDLIFE TRUST

DES        To assist the Reserves Ecology Officer to survey & monitor the wildlife & habitats on the Trust’s nature reserves. You will also conduct Water Vole surveys & assist in mmonitoring mink activity in the 3 counties for the Water Vole Recovery project. Work will also involve assisting with the management of survey data incl data entry & analysis. When required you will also be asked to assist with other wide cside projects such as planning issues, BAPs & biodiversity opportunity areas. *Internal & external species ID & surveying training courses.   BUT   Essential: clean, current driving licence; work planning & organising skills; good interpersonal skills; desire to work in nature conservation. Desirable: experience of spcies ID & of carrying out surveys; degree or equiv in env discipline; experience of Excel, Word, Access, Recorder, GIS; report writing skills/   ASK / Chat: Cathie Hasler, Human Resources Administrator, 01865 788309  cathiehasler@bbowt.org.uk

 

REF      VOL-DIRECT-28/6                           JOB      Volunteering for boat based observations in Malta

BE4      30/6/10                                           LOC      MALTA

PAY     0                                                    FOR     BIRDLIFE MALTA

DES     To spend time at sea surveying Maltese waters for Yelkouan Shearwaters & other seabirds to complement our ringing, data logging & satellite tagging of shearwaters. This will help build our understanding of seabird distribution & behaviour around boats. A chance to spend time out at sea on a boat (possibly a fishing boat, which is interesting in itself). Data will be logged in the European Seabirds at Sea database so will be of international value. On a recent observation, vols & staff saw dolphins, pomerine skuas, corys & yelkouan shearwater, yellow-legged gulls, lesser black backs. Migratory birds are also a high possibility in spring & autumn. This role may involve spending days at sea. Commitment: 1 wek min, project will finish end of June 2010. period: all year.  BUT   Ability to ID seabirds (training provided but basic ID skills required).   ASK   Nix Rust, Nicola.rust@birdlifemalta.org   http://www.lifeshearwaterproject.org.mt/

 

REF      T-DAILY-15/2                                     JOB      NO COST, ONE WEEK TRAINING

BE4      N / A                                                 LOC      ?

PAY     N / A                                                 FOR     OPERATION NEW WORLD LTD

DES     Starts 26/2/10, no-cost, one week training in environmental / habitat identification skills plus personal development – provided by registered charity to help young people get jobs.   BUT   Unemployed (or working part time). Under 25.   ASK   www.opnewworld.co.uk   Apply immediately to Anne@opnewworld.co.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-1/3                               JOB        VOLUNTEER PROJECT ASSISTANT MANAGER

BE4        1/3/10                                               LOC        WEST NORWOOD

PAY         Travel Expenses                               FOR        EMBRACE COOPERATION LTD

DES        Help with practical events, (both public & tailor made for youth / community groups & secondary schools.) promotion, admin & project films. Help develop & research new Embrace community media (video / photography) & env projects. Project will incl woodland crafts & env conservation techniques such as: wildlife surveys; small tree felling / coppicing; hedgelaying; dead hedge creation & maintenance; traditional wood fencing; glade maintenance; wildlife pond maintenance. The post will be tailor made to the vol depending on availability & area of the project requested.   BUT   Prepared to work 3 days per week. Computerate, experience of env conservation & using Mac computers with final cut, photoshop & indesign software helpful but not required.   ASK   John Cannell john.c@myembrace.org  0208 670 1221

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REF        VOL-DIRECT-OK5                             JOB        VOLUNTEER LENGTHSMEN

BE4        ongoing                                             LOC        CONISTON & LITTLE LANGDALE

PAY         Learning new skills                           FOR        NATIONAL TRUST

DES        Join our Thursday group or work independently, walking the paths & helping to maintain them by keeping them clean, clear & open for use by all. Training & support will be given by team of cside wardens.   BUT   No experience necessary – all welcome.   ASK   (& to find out about other vol roles) nw.volunteering@nationaltrust.org.uk   0161 925 4345.

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-OK06                           JOB        LEARN & DISCOVER VOLUNTEERS

BE4        N / A                                                LOC        WARWICKSHIRE, COVENTRY & SOLIHULL

PAY         0  Full training provided                     FOR        WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

DES        Help deliver env education & play activities in the above areas. We provide on site activities with the Education team at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve in Coventry & the Parkridge Centre in Solihull & outreach with the WildPlay team throughout the area. Volunteering is flexible, with opportunities during the week, at weekends & during school holidays.   BUT   Wanting to gain more experience in the env sector & in working with children. You don’t need previous experience or a vast knowledge of the env, enthusiasm & a willingness to get involved. CRB check.   ASK   Amanda Henshaw 0121 7040768  amanda.henshaw@wkwt.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-OK5                              JOB        VOLUNTEER LENGTHSMEN

BE4        ongoing                                             LOC        CONISTON & LITTLE LANGDALE

PAY         Learning new skills                           FOR        NATIONAL TRUST

DES        Join our Thursday group or work independently, walking the paths & helping to maintain them by keeping them clean, clear & open for use by all. Training & support will be given by team of cside wardens.   BUT   No experience necessary – all welcome.   ASK   (& to find out about other vol roles) nw.volunteering@nationaltrust.org.uk   0161 925 4345.

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-OK5                                 JOB        COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING CO-ORDINATOR

BE4        Ongoing                                                 LOC        BRIGHTON

PAY        Training & travel up to 25 miles from the office             FOR        RSPB

DES        Manage & support a team of office vols (who typically work 1 day / wk) to carry out day to day community fundraising admin tasks. Delegate admin tasks on a daily basis, such as, financial reporting (using excel); processing & fulfilling pin badge orders; processing other fundraising resource orders such as posters, static boxes; large mailings; banking; maintaining databases & spreadsheets. Other tasks incl producing leaflets, posters & flyers, assisting with mail shots, production of a community fundraising handbook, recruiting & interviewing new vols. Great opportunity to meet like-minded people, develop your managerial skills & make a real difference to our work.   BUT   Good organisational skills, able to delegate; excellent attention to detail; good interpersonal skills (i.e. friendly, approachable & supportive); excellent communication skills both face to face & on the phone; good team player; computerate (excel, word & databases).   ASK   Catherine Jenkins, 01273 763624  catherine.Jenkins@rspb.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-OK5                                   LOC        TORQUAY, DEVON

BE4        TBC                                                       FOR        LIVING COASTS

JOB                                   DES / BUT                            

Meet & Greet Volunteer      Meet & greeting visitors, handing out leaflets, promoting the site & conservation projects it supports. Opportunity to meet new people & gain knowledge in marine wildlife. Communication skills, enthusiastic & fit.          

Telephone Volunteer          Helping potential visitors with enquiries & to promote the functions & events available. Confident, good telephone skills & must be enthusiastic.

Gardening/Handy Person  Weeding & general tidying. Gain plant knowledge, work as part of a team & learn new skills. Must be fit, keen to communicate with visitors & interested in gardening.

Volunteer Fundraiser          Responsible for promoting animal adoptions & membership. Help an ed, scientific & conservation charity raise funds for global wildlife projects. Interested in wildlife conservation & willingness to promote the site

Schools Volunteer               Support the ed team in delivering talks to children on surrounding coast & wildlife. A wide range of duties. Good with children & willingness to help them with activities. 

Events Volunteer                 Help educate visitors of all ages. Setting up craft activities helping the visitors & keeping supplies stocked up. Enthusiastic, interested in arts & crafts, CRB check. 

Walking Information            Responsible for answering visitor enquires, providing them with the information needed to make their visit interesting & enjoyable. Good communication skills & a willingness to help people.

Marketing/Admin Volunteer Interesting & varied role, data entry, evaluating surveys, & telephone communication all play a vital part with this position.  An ideal insight into marketing an education, scientific & conservation charity. This would suit someone with a marketing qual or interest.  Must have good IT & communication skills.

Keeper Volunteer                General Food prep tasks, cleaning, disinfecting of equipment & washing down acrylic windows. Suit someone with a marine or conservation background. Gain a great deal of knowledge on the species we keep. Must be reliable & dedicated as there is a fair amount of training involved.   ALL   PAY Training provided   ASK   stephanie.robey@paigntonzoo.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-1/3                              JOB        Hedgerows For Dormice Practical Conservation Volunteers

BE4        March 2010                                      LOC        SURREY, DORSET, SHROPSHIRE, ESSEX

PAY         Training*                                         FOR        PEOPLES TRUST FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES

DES        The Hedgerows for Dormice project will benefit hedgerows & the wildlife, particularly dormice, that depend on them by reversing the unfavourable condition of existing hedgerows caused by inappropriate management & by planting new hedgerows where they have been removed. The project will map the presence & quality of hedgerows around known dormice sites. Working with local partners, we will establish a network of dormice dispersal routes & potential habitat by restoring hedgerow corridors between isolated populations. You will be planting & rehabilitating hedgerows in our priority hedgerow corridors. Some training given in tool use, tree planting & hedgelaying where required.   BUT   Experience in tree-planting & hedgelaying desirable but not necessary.   ASK   Jim or Lauren, 020 7498 4533  hedgerows@ptes.org  for details of times & locations.

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-OK4                                JOB        CONSERVATION WORKER                              BE4        ?  

LOC        Lanarkshire, Lothians, Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Fife, Borders, Tayside, Aberdeenshire & Inverness

PAY         £203 per week                                    FOR        SCOTTISH WILDLIFE TRUST         

DES        These are Future Jobs Fund Posts. Eligibility must be checked with your local jobcentre prior to applying. Undertake practical work on our wildlife reserves!  We have 100 Future Jobs Fund jobs available throughout Scotland.  Jobs are 35 hours per week for 26 weeks.   BUT   Must be in receipt of JSA for between 39-50 weeks & aged 18 -24.   ASK   Peter Gilbert, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Cramond House, 3 Kirk Cramond, Edinburgh.  EH4 6HZ.  0131 3124732 (Direct Line)  pgilbert@swt.org.uk   www.swt.org.uk 

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-OK4                                JOB        VOLUNTEERS

BE4        N / A                                                   LOC        CARLTON MARSHES EDUCATION CENTRE, LOWESTOFT

PAY         0                                                       FOR        SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST

DES / BUT Vols are an essential part of the centre & the running of its exciting programme of activities. We are especially on the lookout for people who would be interested in helping with our programme of education activities, which varies from scientific studies of water creatures to arts & crafts, & those who are interested in admin work & publicity. Also based at the centre is the Youth Outdoor Experience project which aims to involve 11-18 year olds in outdoor activities & is also looking for vols. Getting involved will be a real chance to become part of a strong vol team & make a difference to young people’s experience of visiting Carlton Marshes.   ASK   www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org  or for details of our vol day when you can come along & meet staff & chat: 01473 890089  carlton.education@suffolkwildlifetrust.org

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-OK4                               JOB        VOLUNTEERS

BE4        N / A                                                  LOC        LONDON

PAY         0*                                                     FOR        LONDON & WEST MIDDLESEX NATIONAL TRUST VOLUNTEERS

DES / BUT Based in the London area but with members all around the country, we run work parties at weekends either from Fri eve to Sun lunchtime staying at NT Basecamps (used by NT working holidays) in the S & E but also occasionally further away, incl the W country & Derbyshire & Yorkshire; or day tasks on Sundays, usually at NT properties around the London area that are more readily accessible by public transport. We run at least 1 event each weekend. Tasks incl scrub clearance, esp rhododendrons, step & path building, pond management & other general site maintenance work on NT properties. *We normally charge £8 for a weekend which covers 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches & an evening meal.   ASK   www.lwmntv.org.uk

 

REF         VOL-DIRECT-OK4                              JOB         RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEERS         

BE4         OK                                                    LOC        VARIOUS UK                                      

PAY        NO                                                    FOR        RSPB                     DES        Long term placements (6 months) ideal for experience/training for a career in conservation.  Self-catering accommodation provided.  BUT  Special skills /bird id not required for most opportunities, but a genuine interest in & enthusiasm for birds & wildlife conservation essential.   ASK   www.rspb.org.uk/volunteering/residential  01767 680551 Volunteers@rspb.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-OK4                               JOB        VOLUNTEER OFFICER
BE4        ?                                                        LOC        LEEDS
PAY         0                                                      FOR        BTCV SKELTON PROJECT                                             

DES / BUT Popular & busy project that depends on our Vol Officer team to help deliver our ed activities, manage our wildlife area & promote our work to others. We have regular vacancies, full & part time. Excellent choice for anyone contemplating a career working with children & / or the env. All vols will be involved in delivering env education activities for school & community groups & some site management. Specific duties depend on the current team. Please feel free to contact the project staff to discuss the current situation. Extensive training is provided to help you develop important skills & increase your employability. Gain experience in practical conservation, wildlife & cside skills, organisational & publicity skills, project liaison etc. You will get help with career choices & preparation of job applications. We have a particularly good record of seeing Volunteers into employment.    ASK Liz Sargeant, 0113 2430815 skelton@btcv.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-OK3                               JOB        VOLUNTEER

BE4        N / A                                                  LOC        LOOE, CORNWALL

PAY         Training given                                    FOR        MONKEY SANCTUARY TRUST                        DES   To help clean enclosures, preparing food for the monkeys, gardening & general maintenance. Min stay of 2 week, max 5 weeks.  

BUT        Workable knowledge of English. No quals needed, just enthusiasm.   ASK   Will, will@monkeysanctuary.org

 

REF        VOLF-DIRECT-OK1                               JOB        ASSISTANT RESEARCH OFFICERS

BE4        ONGOING                                             LOC        Fiji, Cambodia, Tanzania, Madagascar and Costa Rica

PAY         BTEC assessor training & pre-departure training provided       FOR        FRONTIER

DES        Opportunity for less experienced individuals to gain overseas field experience of research, project & vol management & training. Self funded staff are also considered for paid posts at the end of their contracts. Primary Function: to assist with all aspects of the research programme involving daily supervision of the research team, data analysis & report writing.    BUT   Graduate in an env or biological science discipline & a commitment to conservation. Pref 3 months field experience.   ASK  www.frontier.ac.uk

 

REF          VOL-DIRECT-OK1                                JOB        PLANTLIFE VOLUNTEER 

BE4          Opps all year                                       LOC        SOUTH WEST ENGLAND

PAY         N/A                                                     FOR        PLANTLIFE INTERNATIONAL                    DES         Work on a variety of programmes incl completing rare & common plants surveys, gp practical conservation task  days, survey work, arable plant surveys, delivering school talks, invasive plant surveys & management, co-leading public walks & lots more.    BUT   Enthusiastic & keen to expand existing knowledge of wild plants & their habitats.   ASK   Bex House 07946 841322 becky.house@plantlife.org.uk 

 

REF          VOL-DIRECT-OK1                               JOB         EDUCATION VOLUNTEER

BE4          Ongoing                                              LOC         4 CENTRES THROUGHOUT SUFFOLK

PAY         Travel expenses at 15p a mile               FOR         SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST                           

DES        Helping out with events & activity days & with visiting school gps. Assisting the education officer to run these events & help the participants to complete tasks such as crafts, trails or finding minibeasts. You may also be required to help prepare resources (laminating, cutting out etc) for the above mentioned events & activities & to work with the rest of the team to develop new programmes.   BUT   No specific skills required apart from people skills & a desire to work with people (mostly children & families with a variety of needs & backgrounds). An interest in wildlife is also important.   ASK   01473 890089.

 

REF          VOL-DIRECT-OK1                              JOB         TRADITIONAL ORCHARD SURVEY VOLUNTEERS   

BE4          ONGOING                                LOC    Herefordshire, Worcs, Cumbria, Devon, Kent, Somerset, East Sussex, Berks & Oxfordshire

PAY         0                                                       FOR         PEOPLE’S TRUST FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES    

DES        Carry out orchard surveys to help confirm the location & condition of  traditional orchards. PTES are producing the inventory of traditional orchards in support of the habitat action plan (HAP). All counties will be covered over the next 2 years.   BUT   Enthusiastic. Training provided but general interest in conservation & basic knowledge of natural history required.   ASK   Orchard Project Officer 020 74984533 anita@ptes.org 

 

REF          VOL-DIRECT-OK1                             LOC        HOLLYBUSH CONSERVATION CENTRE, LEEDS

BE4          Ongoing                                           FOR        BTCV

JOB                                         DES

Volunteer Officers                  Help in the delivery of practical conservation tasks in schools, nature reserves & beautiful places around Leeds, making the natural env accessible for everyone! Supervise & support vols of all ages, abilities & backgrounds & gain training & experience in cside management. Opportunities for experience of working in the field as well as in publicity, events management, admin or education. Put in your enthusiasm to inspire people & improve the places around you & the rewards are endless. Valuable experience recognised by employers & Hollybush has an excellent record for VO progression to related env careers.   BUT   No previous experience necessary, just energy & enthusiasm! 3 days per week for 6 months min commitment. CRB check.  

Mid-week Volunteer               Put something back in to your local env whilst keeping yourself healthy, meeting new people & learning new skills. Hedge laying, tree felling & coppicing, pond building, willow weaving & community garden creation. All training provided.   BUT   No experience needed. Both: PAY    Travel expenses. ASK   Marie Shrewsbury, Hollybush Conservation Centre, Broad Lane, Kirkstall, Leeds  LS5 3BP  0113 274 2335  Hollybush@btcv.org.uk

 

REF        VOL-DIRECT-July 2010                       JOB        EDUCATION / ESTATE MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEERS

BE4        July 2010                                            LOC        VARIOUS ACROSS KENT

PAY         Expenses up to £80 / wk + training*    FOR        Vinspired, National Grid & Kent County Council

DES        6 months, 30 hrs / wk. Kent County Council’s Canterbury Environmental Education Centre is offering vol opportunities based at KCC country parks across the county. The roles are varied, & could be to help deliver visitor services incl env education, interpretation & events, or site maintenance focused, assisting the Head Ranger & Warden in maintaining the site. You can also try one day volunteering ‘Taster Sessions’. *Training package up to £750 (full time only).   BUT   16 – 25, looking to develop careers in env education & / or estate management. CRB check. Quals not necessarily needed. Keen interest in the env.   ASK   Currently vol placements at the sites below – phone for an informal chat: Shorne Wood Country Park, Brewers Rd, Shorne, Gravesend  DA12 3HX, Tim Bell, 01474 823800. Teston Bridge Country Park, Teston Lane, Teston, Maidstone, Kent  ME18 5BX, Louise Gandolfi, 01622 817623. Trosley Country Park, Waterlow Road, Vigo, Meopham, Kent  DA13 0SG, Andy Goreman, 01732 823570. Canterbury Environmental Education Centre, Broad Oak Road, Canterbury CT2 7PX, Dave Edgar, 01227 452447.

 

REF          VOL-DIRECT-29/3                             LOC         RYE MEADS NATURE RESERVE, HERTFORDSHIRE

BE4          31/3/10                                             FOR         RSPB

JOB                                                                  DES

Saturday Kids Wildlife Explorer Club Helper         We need enthusiastic vols to help organise & run fun & wildlife activities for young people, once a month on a Saturday morning. You will gain experience in youth work & env education, organising events & leadership. There will be additional training available initially.   BUT   Experience of working with children & young people, some conservation & wildlife knowledge.

Leaflet Distributer                                              Min commitment 1 day with occasional checks on leaflet dispensers. Ongoing all year round. To distribute RSPB literature, & specifically ‘name gathering cards’, locally to you, your place of work, local library, garden centre, country park, school, doctor or dentist surgeries. To encourage more people to care for garden birds & support the work of the RSPB. Opportunity to meet people, promote the work of the RSPB in your community & assist in recruiting new members & informing & educating people about wild birds.   BUT   Able to identify suitable venues, arrange permission with the owners & deliver supplies of the Rye Meads events leaflets.

Event Helper & Membership Recruiter                 To assist staff & other vols running recruitment & information stands at supermarkets, garden centres & shows. Recruiting members to the RSPB provides support for our valuable conservation work. Opportunity to meet people from a wide variety of backgrounds &work as part of a small friendly team.   BUT   Good at talking to the public, with a friendly outgoing nature & ability to enthuse people about the RSPB’s work. Know or willing to learn, about benefits of RSPB membership. Able to stand for long periods & able to carry membership materials. PAY   Appropriate training & expenses reimbursed. Your time & skills could make a real difference to the work of the RSPB & it would be great if you could join us. The RSPB is an active & exciting conservation charity, the largest in Europe. We can help you gain skills & give you a valuable insight into our work.   ASK   Louise Moss, 01992 708383  louise.moss@rspb.org.uk   Rye Meads Nature Reserve, Rye Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Herts  SG12 8JS

     

Peak and Northern Footpaths Society. If you have a passion for the preservation of footpaths, we are looking for Footpath Inspectors throughout the North West of England. If you would like to volunteer we can be contacted via our website www.peakandnorthern.org.uk


 

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