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JOB: Micro Tree Nursery Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
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LOC: Stover Country Park and at local micro tree nursery sites
PAY: Relevant training, out of pocket expenses
FOR: Stover Country Park, Devon County Council

Help preserve Stover’s heritage tree stock; native tree seeds and saplings are being collected from the park and grown on at micro tree nurseries for replanting within Stover Country Park to enhance the heritage parkland. 1-2 hours a week dependent on the time of year. For more information: volunteer or contact us at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk or 07971797658. Made possible with Heritage Lottery Fund and support of Saving Devon Treescapes.

JOB: Gardening Volunteer(s)
BE4: 31-12-2024
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LOC: Wolverton, Milton Keynes
PAY:
FOR: Wolverton Community Orchard

Keeping our orchard tidy for the community to use year-round. Time 3 hours per week. Please contact Paul Dubery, paul.dubery@btinternet.com 07785950594.

JOB: Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
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LOC: Enfield
PAY:
FOR: Meridian One Community Garden

Join us for free, weekly staff led gardening sessions at the Meridian One Community Garden where you can help plant up our raised beds around the garden, sow seeds, as well as water, care for and harvest the produce which you can take home. We have built a large polytunnel for growing fruit and vegetables, together with a new pond, compost heaps, and wildflower corridors outside the garden. It’s a great way to keep fit, feel connected to nature, learn new skills, and socialise outdoors whilst also greening up our local environment. Sessions are free and are held weekly on Thursdays 10.45am – 2pm. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring your own lunch if you’d like for a 12.30pm break. We will provide gloves and tools. Contact us for more information or to book your first session at meridianonecg@tcv.org.uk or give us a call on 07801 686014.

JOB: Garden Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
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LOC: Osborne House, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32 6JX
PAY: Training and travel costs
FOR: English Heritage

Use your green fingers to help our gardens grow! We have lots of garden-based opportunities at Osborne House. We have maintenance roles, helping to repair fences and manage our woodland, and nursery volunteers, helping us cultivate new plant collections. No prior experience required; we just need you to be excited by the outdoors, willing and able to get stuck into physical tasks and want to help us create something really special in our gardens at Osborne. Full training and ongoing support will be provided including; a site & role induction, relevant health & safety training and provision of appropriate equipment. You can expect recognition and appreciation for your contributions, reimbursement of reasonable travel costs, support to develop your skills further and a warm welcome on joining this fun team! Time: Flexible, voluntary. If this sounds like the role for you, please contact volunteer.enquiries@english-heritage.org.uk.

JOB: Gardening Group Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
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LOC: Staunton Country Park, Havant
PAY: Parking, refreshments, training
FOR: Hampshire County Council

Would you like to spend some time outside, carry out some gardening tasks and help us take care of beds around the park? Typical tasks will include weeding, mulching, watering, preparing beds and planting. Some basic gardening skills would be useful, but are not essential, as direction can be given by staff and other volunteers in the group. Flexible time commitment. Volunteering | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk).

JOB: Conservation Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
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LOC: South Cumbria
PAY: Training, some travel expenses
FOR: Restoring Hardknott Forest

Restoring Hardknott Forest is a partnership between the University of Leeds and Forestry England. We are restoring a 630 hectare former conifer plantation to native woodland, bog, heathland and other habitats. Tasks include removal of non-native trees, tree planting, monitoring and seed collection. Volunteer days are open to all. Contact: j.h.hodgson@leeds.ac.uk.

JOB: Volunteer Helper
BE4: 24-07-2024
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LOC: Leeds Cemeteries
PAY: Travel expenses up to £5 maximum with receipts or mileage
FOR: Leeds City Council

Come along to help out at one of our volunteering sessions as and when for a few hours. Meet new people and old friends. You will be helping to look after the site with all tools, training and light refreshments provided. Each session lasts for the morning from 10am to 12:30pm with a mid-morning break. Sites are Hunslet Cemetery, Holbeck Cemetery, Hawksworth Wood, Becket Street Cemetery, Pudsey, Cemetery, Otley Cemeter, Lawnswood Crematorium, Armley and Wortley Cemetery, Horsforth Cemetery, Morley Cemetery, and Guiseley Cemetery. Email heather.wagstaff@leeds.gov.uk for more information and dates. Everyone welcome regardless of age or ability but under 18s email for details.

JOB: District Volunteers
BE4: 30-09-2024
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LOC: All across Scotland
PAY: Training, garden visits
FOR: Scotland's Gardens Scheme

Our District Volunteers help our District Organisers and Garden Openers to open private gardens to the public for charity. This is a varied role that includes helping at gardens with admissions, refreshments, signage and car parking on the day of the opening, as well as publicity beforehand. It's a great opportunity to support different charities, build new relationships, develop your gardening knowledge and visit beautiful gardens. We offer training and support, regional meetings and the opportunity to attend our National Conference. The busiest time of the year for garden openings is May - August but there are openings every day of the year. 2-4 hours per week. Please contact Kate Allan. 0131 2263714 info@scotlandsgardens.org https://scotlandsgardens.org/our-volunteers/.

JOB: Garden Volunteer
BE4: 26-07-2024
IV: --
LOC: Castle Ward
PAY: Mileage can be covered up to 40 miles return journey
FOR: National Trust South Down

What's involved? Contributing to the current and future vision of Castle Ward. Maintaining high presentation standards and good plant health. Helping the team with everyday practical tasks to keep the garden/parks looking its best e.g. - tidying up, dead-heading, weeding and caring for borders. Helping out with the planned development by e.g. planting trees and shrubs. Being a friendly face for visitors and answering any questions. Being part of a varied and enthusiastic team and making new friends. Helping us deliver our commitment to sustainability. Time: One day per week. If you would like further information please email castleward.volunteering@nationaltrust.org.uk.

JOB: Volunteer Gardener
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Smarden, Kent
PAY: Full training, uniform and lunch provided
FOR: The Big Cat Sanctuary

We're looking for strong, physically fit individuals with a passion for plants to help our lovely, established gardens team here at The Big Caty Sanctuary. Prior knowledge of plants/horticulture is a bonus, but not essential as full training will be given. What's important is that individuals are keen, not afraid of hard work and happy being outdoors in all weathers. In return, we offer you the opportunity to volunteer in an environment like no other. Time: Every Wednesday. Please email volunteer@hertfordshirezoo.com.

JOB: Gardening Trainee Study Placement
BE4: N / A
IV: --
LOC: Chippenham area
PAY: Training
FOR: Stephen Cox Garden Trust

Opportunity for those aged 18 to 28 (16-18 via parents/school) who want to learn about gardening and conservation at a garden charity advancing education in horticulture & conservation. Placement is flexible, for any period of time, as little or as long & as frequently as you wish. It's a friendly atmosphere and lots of interesting things to do and learn. Subjects/skills taught broadly in line with RHS Levels 1-2. You can gain skills/experience in conservation; gardening; landscape & design. Including: fruit & vegetable gardening; maintenance & shaping of trees & shrubs; pond; lawns; perennial & biennial plants from seeds & cuttings; composting. All other aspects of gardening). Policy documents: Health & Safety; Risk Assessment; Student Welfare. You'll not be left alone/guidance always available. 55 Swindon bus stops outside. To apply: simply send an email telling us something about yourself: stephencox.gardentrust@gmail.com (Stephen Cox Garden Trust registered charity website)

JOB: Tree and Wildflower Nursery volunteer
BE4: 01-05-2024
IV: --
LOC: High Wycombe Area
PAY: Training and equipment provided
FOR: Chiltern Rangers

As a Community Plant Nursery Volunteer with Chiltern Rangers you'll be an essential part of our mission to nurture and propagate Trees and Wildflowers that will contribute to a greener, more sustainable environment and healthier communities. Our new Tree and Wildflower nurseries aim to produce plants grown from locally sourced seeds, which will be planted out across the Chilterns, boosting biodiversity and restoring habitats. The nurseries are an accessible place for all to volunteer. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a complete novice, we welcome your enthusiasm and dedication. You can: Plant and care for our diverse range of trees and flowers. Assist with nursery maintenance, like weeding, watering, and composting. Share your plant-growing knowledge with fellow volunteers and the community. Assist with building and DIY tasks around the garden. Time: 1-8 days a month. For more info, see CR wildflower nursery and Tree Nursery Contact clemency@chilternrangers.co.uk or info@chilternrangers.co.uk

JOB: Nature Force
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
PAY: Full Training Provided
FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Carry out a wide variety of practical tasks to maintain and enhance Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves. Tasks will vary throughout the year, ranging from meadow and ride cutting in the summer to coppicing, tree felling and scrub clearance in the winter along with various construction projects, fencing, pond work and a range of other tasks. Often the work will involve the use of hand tools, mechanical and powered equipment such as brush-cutters, chainsaws, mowers and tractors on site. Various times - generally meet at 09:15 and finish around 16:00. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer

JOB: Local Reserves Group Volunteer
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
PAY: Full training provided
FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

As a Local Reserves Group Leader, you will lead a group of volunteers on one of our local nature reserves to carry out a variety of tasks throughout the year. This is a valuable resource for enabling volunteers to give their time over a weekend, when other opportunities are limited. Tasks include: leading a group of volunteers on your designated nature reserve. To ensure that the reserves group is conducted in a safe environment and any accidents or near misses are reported to the Reserves Manager as soon as is practicable. Liaison with Reserves Manager to produce a plan of work. Thereafter to liaise with your Reserves Officer regarding ongoing practical habitat management. To maintain any tools and other WKWT owned resources in accordance with good working practice. Various times - generally meet at 09:30 and finish mid-afternoon. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer

JOB: Conservation Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing dates
IV: --
LOC: Cumbria
PAY:
FOR: Restoring Hardknott Forest

Restoring Hardknott Forest is a partnership between the University of Leeds and Forestry England. We are restoring a 630 hectare former conifer plantation to native woodland, bog, heathland and other habitats. Tasks include removal of non-native trees, tree planting, monitoring and seed collection. Volunteer days are open to all. Volunteer day sign up page: https://c-js.co.uk/3HsPJGd. Restoring Hardknott Forest website: https://c-js.co.uk/3gluni7.