CJS Focus on Volunteering
In association with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)
Published on 6 February 2023
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JOB NATURE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC EDINBURGH/LOTHIANS
PAY Accredited and in house training available, some expenses also covered.
FOR TCV SCOTLAND
Join the TCV Scotland bio-enhancement team today! TCV Volunteers help in the delivery of a range of Biodiversity Enhancement projects, ranging from habitat creation, to invasive species removal, wildlife surveying and engaging and supporting communities to connect with their local greenspaces and manage them for nature and people. Everyone has their own reason for volunteering but the one thing we all share is the passion to make a change either to ourselves or the environment and get stuck in. We can support your time volunteering with us to achieve your goals, be that improving mental health and fitness, gaining skills and experience to attend a higher education course or seek employment or running your own project. We're currently recruiting in Edinburgh and the Lothians, transport can be supported, to and from site. We have opportunities to volunteer on weekdays and on the weekend. For more information, please get in touch.
JOB RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER – LOCH OF STRATHBEG
DEL 01/09/23
LOC LOCH OF STRATHBEG (CRIMOND, ABERDEENSHIRE)
PAY Accommodation (including bills) is provided in a farmhouse on the reserve.
FOR RSPB
Strathbeg is a spectacular coastal loch with adjoining beaches, marsh, reedbed, wet grassland and arable farmland. We want to share this amazing reserve with you and are looking for enthusiastic residential volunteers to assist us in the effective day to day management of the reserve and help us to complete a busy work programme. During your stay you will be a key member of the team and be involved in a range of tasks including: Practical conservation work, such as scrub clearance, tree planting and fencing. Estate maintenance work. Depending on the time of year, you can assist with seabird counts, breeding waders and duck surveys, Wetland Bird Surveys (WeBS), dawn goose counts and farmland bird surveys. People engagement work in our visitor centre and at on-site events. This is an excellent chance to make a genuine contribution to wildlife conservation. Time: 2 weeks. For more information, please visit our website here
JOB LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER RANGER
BE4 03/03/23 IV wb 13/03/23
LOC GLENCOE NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE
PAY Accommodation provided including bills, gear allowance, training provided as opportunities arise, experience in ecological surveys, all work related expenses
FOR NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
We are looking for two Volunteer Rangers to join us at the Glencoe NNR. This is a great opportunity to gain practical skills and valuable experience in one of Scotland's most iconic nature reserves. As a Ranger, you'll be involved in various tasks such as footpath maintenance, leading educational events, conducting ecological surveys, installing fencing, promoting SOAC, interacting with visitors and staffing the information desk. The positions run from April 3 to October 2023. Preference will be given to candidates who are available for the full season. No prior experience is required but a strong willingness to learn and ability to work independently is a must. Good communication skills and a love for the outdoors are also essential. Shared accommodation is provided and a valid driver's license is required. Apply online and for further information please contact us at glencoe@nts.org.uk or 01855 811307.
JOB MARINE ENGAGEMENT INTERNSHIP
DEL 24/07/23
LOC LAMLASH, ISLE OF ARRAN
PAY £100 per week stipend, full training provided
FOR COMMUNITY OF ARRAN SEABED TRUST
Do you have the skills and enthusiasm to help COAST at their Discovery Centre on the shores of Arran's community-led No Take Zone and Marine Protected Area? We are seeking full-time volunteers for our Marine Engagement Internship to assist with the running of the Discovery Centre during our busy summer period. Minimum 4 weeks. Contact Sophie Plant, sophie@arrancoast.com 01770 600656.
JOB DISTRICT VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC OPPORTUNITIES 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, teas, 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. 2-4 hpw. Please contact Marianne Spence. 0131 226 3714 info@scotlandsgardens.org https://scotlandsgardens.org/our-volunteers/
Join the Scottish National Badger Survey! - We will train you to survey for badgers, recording badger setts and field signs. 2 hour online training session, 1 day in the field. In return you survey an allocated 1km square, around one or two days commitment. Contact morag@scottishbadgers.org.uk for more info!
Small land management charity looking for volunteers to help us with occasional work doing surveys, trail maintenance and peat restoration on 625 hectares of naturally rewilding conservation land on SW tip of Isle of Mull. Possible help with accommodation or there is a local campsite. email info@tireragantrust.co.uk
We support wellbeing, resilience and community through nature and human connection in woodlands in the Scottish Borders. If you are looking for social and nature connection, want to improve your wellbeing while doing purposeful tasks in the outdoors (and learning new skills), then this programme maybe for you 07733 086238 info@natureunlimited.scot
Friends of Craigtoun Park - Volunteers can get involved in a variety of activities such as tractor driving, cafe assistance, gardening, painting, maintenance, fund raising and even face painting! We have several larger projects that will require some project management and lots of hands on work. enquiries@friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk www.friendsofcraigtoun.org.uk
Eadha Enterprises is a social enterprise and environmental charity based in Renfrewshire. We specialise in the conservation, research, propagation and planting of rare and threatened native tree and plant species. Regular volunteering sessions both in our nursery and out in the field across West Central Scotland, although our work spans the country. Contact peter@eadha.co.uk www.eadha.co.uk
England: North East
North York Moors National Park Authority - The National Park offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities, including Voluntary Rangers, outdoor learning, National Park Centres, conservation, communications and everything in between! Whatever your age and whatever your background, we would love to hear from you. c-js.info/3cb6rvp
We are restoring a former conifer plantation to native oak and birch woodland. Work involves removal of non-native trees and planting of native species such as oak and aspen. Tools and training provided. Some other tasks such as monitoring may be involved. j.h.hodgson@leeds.ac.uk https://c-js.uk/3XJVM16
The Yorkshire Arboretum is the ideal place for a school trip. Support the Education Officer in providing stimulating learning and activity sessions for schools and other youth groups. Assist the children with practical activities. Please contact volunteer@yorkshirearboretum.org or 01653 648598 telling us why you are interested in this role.
Bike Trails, Visitor Welcome, Arts, Conservation: Whatever takes your fancy we have a volunteering opportunity at Dalby Forest. We have a variety of roles currently recruiting, if you’d like to be a part of it, please fill in the form on the website: https://c-js.uk/3jdc7fI
Help wildlife and protect our special landscapes - Anyone can volunteer with Northumberland Wildlife Trust. With 60 nature reserves, two amazing visitor centres, offices and information programmes to run, there’s a wide range of things to do. And we can’t do it without you! Search for opportunities at https://www.nwt.org.uk/volunteering-opportunities
Berwickshire Marine Reserve is always looking for new volunteers to help with our projects. We hold regular volunteer sessions on a Wednesday, where we take on various hands on activities or attend talks. We also have a number of citizen science projects monitoring the reserve including Intertidal Monitoring and Shorewatch. Please email info@berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk if you would like to get involved!
Come and join our fun & free outdoor sessions where you will be guided in nature based activities while learning practical conservation skills, meeting other people and improving your health & wellbeing. Alternate Wednesdays at Hassall Green Nature Reserve and Silverdale Country Park. Email rebecca.collingwood@tcv.org.uk for more information.
Our Trailblazer group consists of adults with learning disabilities and runs every Tuesday. We aim to make nature accessible to everyone. We do path laying, vegetation cut back work, bench building, barrier removal and some conservation tasks. No previous experience needed. Contact: wakefield@opencountry.org.uk / 07426 716677 for details.
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust offers many flexible opportunities to take action for wildlife and the environment. You can make a difference and get stuck in with practical conservation tasks, reserve patrols, surveys, fundraising, community engagement and office support. Visit wildsheffield.com/volunteer to book a work day or email volunteering@wildsheffield.com.
JOB NATURE RESERVES VOLUNTARY TRAINEE, EAST YORKSHIRE
BE4 17/02/23 (9am)
LOC YORK AND EAST YORKSHIRE AREA
PAY Travel expenses and training budget
FOR YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Across East Yorkshire, our reserves team carries out vital practical conservation tasks, leading volunteer groups and carrying out office-based reserve management to enhance and protect nature. We are offering the opportunity for a new voluntary trainee to gain valuable experience within this team and develop skills in all aspects of habitat management. Our reserves in East Yorkshire are incredible sites where you can see wildlife spectacles throughout the year. From our first nature reserve Askham Bog with its mosaic of fen, woodland and meadow through to large wetland’s such as Wheldrake Ings, you’ll be working with a broad range of habitats and associated fauna and flora. With this opportunity you can expect to gain valuable experience in nature reserve management across a broad range of fascinating habitats and locations. Time: 12 months for 3 days a week. To find out more information or to apply please download an application form from our website
JOB RIVER DERWENT LIVING LANDSCAPES VOLUNTARY TRAINEE
BE4 17/02/23 (9am)
LOC YORK AND EAST YORKSHIRE AREA
PAY Travel expenses and training budget
FOR YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Our rivers and reserves project team on the Yorkshire Derwent are looking for a passionate individual to join the team as a Voluntary Trainee. You’ll be helping staff to undertake practical land management tasks, survey work, assist with the delivery of volunteer task days and help with project planning and management. You’ll also learn about the work we do as hosts of the Yorkshire Derwent Catchment Partnership (YDCP) and work with our Officer and Assistant on projects including Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS). This role will involve a variety of outdoor practical conservation tasks on private land and on YWT reserves, such as Wheldrake Ings, an internationally important floodplain meadow for botanical and bird interest. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience to pursue a career in conservation. Time: 12 months for 3 days a week. To find out more information or to apply please download an application form from our website
JOB INVASIVE NON-NATIVE SPECIES VOLUNTEER
BE4 20/02/23
LOC West Yorkshire - Calder & Colne Catchment areas
PAY Training
FOR YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Aliens are invading Yorkshire! Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are the second largest threat to global biodiversity (just below habitat loss) and all along Yorkshire’s waterways we can see the colonisation spreading year by year. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are on the front line, battling the tide of INNS such as Himalayan balsam, Japanese knotweed and American skunk cabbage. To win, we need volunteers to help us. Join us to be part of a team of volunteers that will survey watercourses and other areas for INNS, assist with their practical control and possibly with the restoration of areas to encourage native species to recolonise. For more info and to apply visit our website
JOB LITTLE TERN WARDEN
BE4 24/02/23 IV March
LOC KILNSEA, EAST YORKSHIRE
PAY FOC Accommodation
FOR SPURN BIRD OBSERVATORY TRUST
We’re looking for up to 3 attentive, hard working and flexible residential volunteers to assist with the Wardens on the Little Tern Nest Protection Project at Beacon Lagoons Nature Reserve in Easington, East Yorkshire. 3 months. Duties include monitoring breeding and feeding activity of beach nesting birds, engaging with public, and preventing human/canine/mammal/avian disturbance. Often long and unsociable hours, occasional lone working in inclement weather is possible. Previous bird surveying/monitoring would be beneficial. Good record keeping and communication is essential. Shared hostel style accommodation is provided with shared kitchen, living and bathroom space. Ideal for anyone wanting to further their career in conservation. Kilnsea is a remote area with the nearest convenience store being around 10 miles away in Patrington or Withernsea, and public transport is 2 miles away in Easington. Please contact Rob Hunton info@spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk 01964 650479
JOB WELLBEING IN NATURE BUDDY - KEY VOLUNTEER
BE4 01/04/23
LOC YORK
PAY 0
FOR THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
Run by experienced TCV staff, we are looking for key volunteers to assist us by working alongside individuals who live with young-onset dementia or other additional needs during conservation task sessions. Task sessions can include activities such as hedge planting, gardening, and improving local green spaces based in Hull Road Park. As a key volunteer you would help an individual access the natural world by working alongside them during a practical conservation session. This would include keeping your buddy orientated for the task, keeping them company, and helping them to make the most of their morning with us! Time: Fridays 9.30am-1pm. For more information, and to apply, please contact york@tcv.org.uk
JOB VOLUNTARY OFFICER - COMMUNITY
DEL 01/07/23
LOC YORK
PAY Travel expenses. Training may include training in leadership, first aid and risk assessment (training budget linked to time commitment).
FOR THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our team to help prepare and lead a range of activities to be carried out by our volunteer group in Hull Road Park. You will assist in the running of park projects and gain valuable experience by working with staff to plan and lead projects. On Thursdays assist in the running of a gardening group which aims to add colour and interest to the park and tends to our food growing area. On Fridays help to run a wildlife group, and once a month on a Saturday assist in the delivery of our Young Rangers event for 9 to 13-year-olds. The post holder will be an integral member of our team and will gain experience and knowledge of leading and supervising volunteers, project planning, whilst helping to enhance community wellbeing and improve the park for people and for wildlife. 2/3 days a week. Please contact: Charlotte york@tcv.org.uk 01904 414927.
JOB VOLUNTARY OFFICER - CONSERVATION
DEL 01/07/23
LOC YORK
PAY Training bursary provided
FOR THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our team to help prepare and lead a range of conservation tasks to be carried out by our volunteer group. Volunteer Officers are involved with co-ordinating and supervising practical projects in many different locations throughout the York & North Yorkshire region. The scope of practical work is very broad and varies with the seasons. Conservation tasks include tree and hedgerow planting as well as small construction projects such as ponds, raised beds and footpaths. You may also assist with social media and publicity, public engagement and environmental education. The post holder will be an integral member of our team and will gain experience and develop skills in conservation. A training bursary will be made available to fund training in First Aid, H&S, leadership, safeguarding and machinery operation (training budget linked to time commitment). 3 days a week for 6 months. Please contact: Charlotte york@tcv.org.uk 01904 414927.
England: North West
Peatland Restoration Volunteering
We run regular weekday and monthly Sunday volunteer groups on the Manchester Mosses, restoring vital lowland peatbog habitats. PPE, tools and training provided. For more information, please contact: Adam Berry 07596 888332 / aberry@lancswt.org.uk
Let's Grow Preston runs four community gardens in Preston, and we promote physical and mental well-being through volunteering in horticulture. We'd love to welcome new volunteers. Contact us for more information. Tel: 07535 836281 Email: sunflower@letsgrowpreston.org Web: www.letsgrowpreston.org
Interested in providing support to a unique charity and working with our small, friendly team in rural Eskdale valley?
Do you want to get involved with our meadow project, our visitor services, gardens and/or hands-on operating and maintaining a working watermill?
Get in touch! Visit www.eskdalemill.co.uk/volunteering for more information.
JOB ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEER
BE4 11/07/23
LOC ACCRINGTON, HYNDBURN, EAST LANCASHIRE
PAY Training & travel up to £5.00
FOR THE PROSPECTS FOUNDATION
PROSPECTS Foundation is a community owned environmental charity that supports Hyndburn’s green spaces, working in partnership with public and third sector partners. Habitats managed include woodlands, heathlands and reclamation sites. Volunteering sessions take place weekly and on the occasional weekend, with activities including invasive species removal, woodland management, tree planting, food growing, litter picking and more! Take part in environmental surveys to monitor the health of butterfly or bird populations, learn how to assess woodlands on their quality and biodiversity. Help with large community events such as EcoFest2023, where volunteers can steward, support stalls, assist with photography, and mingle with attendees. Volunteering with Prospects is a great opportunity for budding environmentalists/conservationists, students or graduates to gain practical experience in the sector. Meet likeminded people who share an interest in the outdoors or join us to keep fit while giving back to the environment. Please contact info@prospectsfoundation.org.uk to register your interest.
JOB GARDENING CLUB VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC Howick House, Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0LS
PAY 0
FOR GALLOWAY’S SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
Each week the Galloway’s Gardening Club meet in Penwortham to tend to the grounds of Galloway’s Society for the Blind. The vegetable, fruit and herb garden is set on the sizeable plot of land behind the charity building and the produce grown is shared between the club members and a variety of stalls and stands that raise money for the charity. The club is made up of both sighted and visually impaired volunteers who work together under the supervision of Jim the Head Gardener. The garden and grounds have won 5 ‘Outstanding’ awards from the RHS Britain in Bloom with the 5th award this year resulting in the coveted Gold Award, a rare feat for a community garden. Prospective volunteers can contact Joseph, the Volunteer Lead via telephone or email for further info and an application form. Time: Wednesday mornings. Contact Name: Joseph Gardiner, Volunteer Lead, 07512 322515 volunteering@galloways.org.uk
England: Anglia
Volunteers bring a wide range of skills, from tractor driving and customer service to gardening and maintenance, or just a deep love of horses. We need help in 4 main areas: Visitor Centre [reception, gift shop, tour guides], Heritage Garden, Museum and Stud Farm [tractor driving, maintenance, animal care]. If you are interested in volunteering please email info@suffolkpunchtrust.org or phone 01394 411 327
JOB VARIOUS VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
DEL 01/09/23
LOC HUNTINGDONSHIRE
PAY 0
FOR HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Huntingdonshire District Council are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to get involved! Our visitor centre volunteers provide a welcoming friendly environment where people can relax after the rigours of exercise or wildlife watching. Our events team volunteers provide so much pleasure and excitement for young and old alike. You can also get involved with wildlife surveying. We are looking to survey as many different wildlife groups as we can, including insects, birds and fungi. No experience is needed for this, just enthusiasm for learning about wildlife! Join our weekly work parties and help with practical conservation work at our Green Flag award winning sites in Huntingdon and St Neots. With us, you can gain experience in tool use and habitat management within woodland, grassland and wetland areas, whilst having fun in the great outdoors Please contact Russell Taylor at russell.taylor@huntingdonshire.gov.uk to arrange an informal chat about the opportunities available.
JOB ASSISTANT LEADER LAKENHEATH WILDLIFE EXPLORER GROUP
DEL 01/09/23
LOC RSPB LAKENHEATH FEN, SUFFOLK
PAY Support and training available from RSPB
FOR RSPB
The RSPB Youth Groups need you! Vibrant and important RSPB Youth Groups across the UK are looking for assistant leaders to help enthuse the local youth population about wildlife, adventure and exploration of nature. The Wildlife Explorer Groups are for children ages 8 to 12 years old. As a Wildlife Explorer Assistant Leader, you will be helping to plan and co-facilitate monthly outdoor activities and meetings that help connect young people to nature. You will also help provide opportunities for the group to take action for nature through site visits, practical conservation tasks and outdoor learning. Through these activities, you will help inspire children about wildlife and contribute to their understanding of the natural world. Time: 6 to 8 hours a month. More information RSPB Lakenheath Wildlife Explorers Assistant Leader
England: Midlands
JOB ESTATE VOLUNTEER
BE4 01/06/23
LOC CANNOCK WOOD, STAFFORDSHIRE
PAY On the job training and potential for external training course
FOR BEAUDESERT OUTDOOR ACTIVITY CENTRE
1 day per week min or more. Grass cutting, strimming, hedge trimming, fence repairs, tree planting (in season) forestry work general maintenance. We have 120 acres of mixed parklands and woodland to care for. Please contact: Nigel Ruse, The Beaudesert Trust, nigel@beaudesert.org.uk 01543 682278.
JOB VOLUNTEER FRIDAYS
Del 10/03/23
LOC FORDHALL ORGANIC FARM, MARKET DRAYTON TF9 3PS
PAY 0
FOR FORDHALL COMMUNITY LAND INITIATIVE
Our long standing, regular volunteering day is a hands on, physical day of volunteering, getting involved in maintenance tasks and conservation around the farm. A rewarding opportunity to meet some of the wider Fordhall family and learn new skills working on some exciting projects, getting stuck in, whatever the weather. One week we might be helping to build a new visitor hub, the next getting hands on with a conservation task in the woods. No two weeks are the same, but we can guarantee a steady flow of hot cuppas, broad smiles, exercise that doesn’t feel like exercise and lung full of fresh air! A mood boosting, confidence building, fun day for all! Current volunteers say they leave with a huge sense of satisfaction they have contributed something wonderful which will have a lasting legacy on the farm. 10am-4pm every Friday. Contact project@fordhallfarm.com for more information.
JOB DROP IN GARDENING VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE, BURTON ROAD, ROSLISTON, SWADLINCOTE DE12 8JX
PAY 0
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROJECT
Mondays 2pm to 3pm. By joining in with gardening activities you can increase your fitness levels, help us with the garden and learn some basic gardening skills at the same time. We have all the tools you will need. There are various areas that require maintenance: Wildlife, Sensory and Herb gardens. Please contact rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk 01283 535039.
JOB ROSLISTON RANGERS
DEL 01/09/23
LOC ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE, BURTON ROAD, ROSLISTON, SWADLINCOTE DE12 8JX
PAY Training
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROJECT
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 10am to 4pm. Make a regular date or drop in as you please to help with site maintenance projects, tree work, conservation and wildlife surveys. Training provided. Bring your lunch & drinks and, if possible, gloves. Please contact us to book your first visit - rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk 01283 535039
JOB TOOL STORE VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC BRANDON MARSH, COVENTRY
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Purpose of your role: To support our staff and volunteers carrying out practical habitat management by ensuring all tools and equipment required for tasks are maintained and in a good state of repair. Tasks you will be involved with: Maintaining and repairing a range of hand tools and other Warwickshire Wildlife Trust owned resources in accordance with good working practice. Sharpening tools. Helping maintain a safe, tidy and efficient workshop. To adhere to WKWT Health & Safety, Policies and Procedures. Liaise with the Reserves Officer regarding any problems arising as soon as is practicable. Keeping a record of spare parts & materials required. Keeping a record of maintenance being carried out. Liaising with the Reserves Officers for any parts or materials that need ordering. Time: flexible, between the hours of 10:00 and 14:30 weekdays. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB SHERBOURNE VALLEY, PRACTICAL CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC Various locations throughout COVENTRY
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
The Sherbourne Valley Project is run by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, with the aims of reconnecting the people of Coventry with the city’s river whilst helping to restore the river for wildlife. As a Practical Conservation Volunteer, you will assist the Sherbourne Valley Project team with a variety of practical tasks that will enhance the wildlife habitats along the Sherbourne Valley area. Tasks will vary throughout the year and range from tree felling and coppicing to scrub clearance in the winter, with the removal of invasive species such as Himalayan Balsam in the spring and summer. Some of the work will involve improving the quality of habitat in the river channel, all tasks will involve the use of a variety of hand tools. Time: various sessions throughout the year,10:30 - 15:30. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB PEREGRINE WATCH VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC LEAMINGTON SPA, CV32 4HN
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
If you have a particular passion for birds of prey then this is an opportunity to share your passion with others. We need your help to enable local people to view peregrines and learn more about them. You will be the friendly face representing the Trust and helping us to conserve our birds of prey. We are looking for volunteers who want to organise and operate a small display tent that invites people to use telescopes to view peregrines from a distance. Other tasks include having an input into displays and other interpretation materials and media, engaging with visitors and chatting about the benefits and the ways they can support Warwickshire Wildlife Trusts, helping to promote the wider benefits of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust membership. Flexible: Saturdays during March – August. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB TAME VALLEY WETLANDS, TAME FORCE
DEL 01/09/23
LOC Various reserves in North Warwickshire. Based at Hams Hall, Coleshill
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
As a Tame Force Volunteer you will carry out a wide variety of practical tasks to maintain and enhance Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves throughout the Tame Valley Wetlands area of East Birmingham, North Warwickshire, and Staffordshire. Tasks will vary throughout the year, with a particular emphasis on wetland habitats management enhancement. Tasks include invasive species management, planting trees and wetland species, meadow and ride cutting in the summer, and coppicing, scrub removal, path work and pond work in the autumn and winter. Tuesdays: 10:00 - 15:15. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB SHERBOURNE VALLEY, WILDLIFE MONITORING VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC Various locations throughout Coventry
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
The Sherbourne Valley Project is run by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, with the aims of reconnecting the people of Coventry with the city’s river whilst helping to restore the river for wildlife. As a Wildlife Monitoring Volunteer, you will assist the Sherbourne Valley Project team with wildlife monitoring tasks, helping us to keep track of how well the wildlife is doing within the areas of the Sherbourne Valley. You will be helping to monitor the wildlife along the Sherbourne Valley, this may include identifying and counting invertebrates found in the river, counting birds or wild flowers and/or any other tasks associated with keeping track of wildlife within the area. Prior knowledge or experience of wildlife identification would be useful but not essential as training and guidance will be offered. Various times throughout the year. 1-4 hours per session. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB SURVEY FORCE
DEL 01/09/23
LOC Local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
To assist with habitat and species surveying and monitoring on Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves. Surveys you will be involved with: botany (national vegetation classification and habitat condition); pond / amphibian; invertebrates (butterflies, dragonflies and moths); birds and breeding bird populations; small mammals; fungi; bioblitz. As a Survey Force volunteer, you have the option to join our regular larger group sessions which take place on alternate Mondays* during the survey season (April – September, 10:00 - 15:00 approximately) or if you would prefer and opportunities are available, you may survey by yourself or in smaller groups at a Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve of your choice at a time more suited to you (please note that the exception to this is that some surveys are required to be done at certain times of the day and year). For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB PROJECT VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC Local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
As a Project Volunteer, you will assist our Project / Reserves Officer to maintain and enhance your local green spaces / Warwickshire Wildlife Trust 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 other construction projects, fencing, pond work, litter picking. 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 days of the week depending on the project. Start time: 09:30 or 10:00 and end time between 15:00 and 16:00. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB PARKRIDGE CENTRE VISITOR CENTRE VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC PARKRIDGE CENTRE, SOLIHULL
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
As a Visitor Centre Volunteer, you will provide a warm welcome to visitors to the Centre. If you have a particular passion for birds, butterflies, fungi or wildflowers then this is an opportunity to share your passion with others. You will be the friendly face representing the Trust, both in our visitor centre and on the reserve, helping visitors to make the most of their visit, and interpreting information about the reserve and its wildlife. You will be able to provide visitors with information about our events, activities and encourage people to support the Trust’s work - by volunteering, becoming members, or leaving donations. You will assist the Centre team in maintaining a clean and well-presented Visitor Centre which is profitable and efficient. You will assist the Centre team in hosting meetings and events. Flexible: between the hours of 10:00 and 16:00 weekdays. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC BRANDON MARSH, COVENTRY OR PARKRIDGE, SOLIBULL
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
To assist with the smooth running of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust by providing a range of office administration and information services to staff, volunteers and members. Tasks you will be involved with: Management of documentation and records including scanning, filing, archiving and shredding. Assisting the Administrator with creation and maintenance of internal spreadsheets. Assisting with the input of data onto our Access Charity CRM database system. General office duties such as maintaining tidy storage of office consumables, replenishment of first aid consumables, unpacking stationery, checking and updating noticeboards. Supporting project staff with preparation of materials, e.g. photocopying and laminating display items. Distributing and dispatching mail. Flexible - within office hours of 09:15 - 16:30. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB NATURE FORCE VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
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 TALK VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC WARWICKSHIRE in a variety of locations e.g. schools, halls...
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
To deliver talks to local groups and clubs, in order to raise vital funds. We have a range of scripted talks, ranging from the history, the reserves and the work of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, to talks on bats or hedgehogs, which you could choose to deliver. Or you could create your own talk based on something that you are interested in and knowledgeable about, in line with the Trust’s aims and objectives. We will support you by helping you to create your own PowerPoint presentation and we will book talks on your behalf. Tasks you will be involved with: Talking to members of the public about the work of the Trust. Support the planning, preparation and delivery of talks. Setting up display stands. Flexible - most are booked weekends, evenings and weekdays. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB MEMBERSHIP VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC BRANDON MARSH, COVENTRY
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
We have a growing amount of administrative work as a result of us expanding our membership and fundraising activities to increase our income. You would be supporting us by assisting with a variety of membership and fundraising administrative tasks. Tasks will vary throughout the year and are likely to include compiling membership packs, processing and compiling our Adopt-a-Species packs, filing, inputting new memberships and membership leads, inputting survey results and any other admin task required by the Membership and Fundraising teams. You may also be asked to support other teams across the Trust with admin tasks as and when required. Flexible: one morning or afternoon a week, Monday to Friday. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB LOCAL RESERVES GROUP VOLUNTEER LEADER
DEL 01/09/23
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. A flavour of the tasks you will be involved with: 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 LOCAL RESERVES GROUP VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC Local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Reserves based volunteers assist our Local Reserves Group Volunteer Leader to maintain and enhance their local nature reserve. Tasks you will be involved with: 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 other construction projects, fencing, pond work, litter picking. 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 09:30 and finish mid-afternoon. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB LEARN AND DISCOVER VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC Brandon Marsh, Coventry or Parkridge, Solihull
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
As a Learn and Discover Volunteer you will help to deliver environmental education and play activities in the Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull areas. We provide on-site activities with the Education team at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve in Coventry and the Parkridge Centre in Solihull. You will help support and deliver fun and exciting environmental activities including assisting with school visits and holiday workshops where typical activities range from pond dipping, mini-beast hunting and bird watching to creating models and masks out of natural materials. Flexible as and when you can during Monday – Friday. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB BRANDON MARSH VISITOR CENTRE VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC BRANDON MARSH, COVENTRY
PAY Full training provided
FOR WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
As a Visitor Centre Volunteer, you will provide a warm welcome to visitors to the Centre. If you have a particular passion for birds, butterflies, fungi or wildflowers then this is an opportunity to share your passion with others. You will be the friendly face representing the Trust, both in our visitor centre and on the reserve, helping visitors to make the most of their visit, and interpreting information about the reserve and its wildlife. You will be able to provide visitors with information about our events, activities and encourage people to support the Trust’s work. You will assist the Centre team in maintaining a clean and well-presented Visitor Centre which is profitable and efficient. You will assist the Centre team in hosting meetings and events. Weekdays (09:15 - 17:00) Weekends (09:30 - 17:00). For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer
JOB GREEN GYM VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC MEASHAM, LEICESTERSHIRE
PAY 0
FOR TCV - MEASHAM GREEN GYM
We run short volunteer sessions on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, we're open to all levels of experience and abilities with a focus on wellbeing and social engagement. We are restoring a previously derelict plot into a usable and community garden for food growing and wildlife habitat creation for all to enjoy in a safe and relaxed outdoor space. Learn about planting your own vegetables as well as creating a garden for both people and wildlife, there is a wide range of activities from pruning and weeding to building raised beds or digging a pond. Contact: Ben Woolley, Project Officer - ben.woolley@tcv.org.uk
Solihull Conservation Volunteers is a small but dedicated independent practical conservation group, we have been working for over 30 years and is entirely run by volunteers. We are ability to carry out a wide variety of conservation tasks throughout the Solihull area, for more information see our website solihullcv.org.uk
Volunteering opportunities for Corporate Groups in South Derbyshire. Various projects to take part in; Gardening, Site maintenance and Conservation. We are on the Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Warwickshire border. Room, drinks, parking provided. We do ask for a donation to cover, materials, tools and staffing. Email: rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk Call: 01283 535039
We have a number of projects that we are looking for volunteer adult teams to run. These include fence installations and repairs, tree planting, painting of wooden buildings and fences, rhododendron clearance, outdoor chapel renovation, campfire circle renovation. More details are available on our website. http://www.beaudesert.org/group-volunteering-projects
Lincoln Conservation Group - carries out practical nature conservation work in the Lincoln area, helping to sustain the local plant and animal life and having fun at the same time! We provide tools and training. Volunteer days (16 years +) are usually on the first and third Sundays each month. www.lincolnconservationgroup.org.uk
Join TCV in maintaining our Community Grow Space at Ley Hill (Opposite Holloway Hall) B31 1TT. Learn how to sow, grow and harvest vegetables, prune fruit bushes and take part in habitat management on the Grow Space. Please contact Aneesah Davies for more information: aneesah.davies@tcv.org.uk Mobile: 07801 686019
We are a wholly voluntary and self-funding group with 30 years’ experience of a wide variety of practical conservation work, for numerous clients, so ideal for work experience, or committed conservationists. Normal workday is Sunday. For more information contact Lawrence Oates; bcvflowerman@gmail.com
Do you enjoy gardening, would you like to learn to grow your own food or are you interested in wildlife and working outdoors? Join TCV at our weekly Health for Life funded gardening group and on our Wildlife Walks at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, every Wednesday 10-1. Contact: rebecca.kibbler@tcv.org.uk
Join TCV in maintaining our Community Grow Space at West Heath Community Centre (Hamstead House) B31 3SB. Learn how to sow, grow and harvest vegetables, prune fruit bushes and develop gardening skills while enjoying the outdoors with like-minded people! Please contact Aneesah Davies for more information: aneesah.davies@tcv.org.uk Mobile: 07801 686019
TCV Leicestershire & Rutland welcome volunteers to join us for 3 days of practical conservation work on February 14th, 16th & 28th. Willow coppicing, creating a dead hedge habitat screen are among the main tasks. To register and for more details please contact Clive Forty at c.forty@tcv.org.uk or mobile 07764 655482
TCV offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities for corporate groups across the Midlands and Central England area - covering Birmingham, Leicestershire, Rutland & The National Forest. Making a real difference to the environment, communities and your tea. If you would like to know more about your next team day contact: Rob Driver - rob.driver@tcv.org.uk
Northern Ireland:
JOB RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER – PORTMORE LOUGH, NORTHERN IRELAND
DEL 01/09/23
LOC PORTMORE LOUGH, NORTHERN IRELAND
PAY Accommodation (including bills), appropriate training will be provided
FOR RSPB
Are you passionate about nature conservation? If so and you like a new challenge, we would love to hear from you! Portmore Lough is a shallow, open lough that is important for ducks and geese and the reedbeds are some of the largest in Northern Ireland. We are looking for short term residential volunteers to help with species monitoring, visitor engagement, and infrastructure maintenance at Portmore Lough nature reserve, and other reserves around Lough Neagh over the spring and summer. We would like volunteers for a minimum of two week stays between the start of April and the end of August. This is a remote site but accommodation (including bills) is provided in a cottage situated close to the reserve. For more information please visit our website here
JOB COUNTY DOWN FARMLAND BIRD SURVEYOR
BE4 01/04/23
LOC COUNTY DOWN
PAY Identification/survey skills training provided, out of pocket travel expenses reimbursed
FOR RSPB NORTHERN IRELAND
Carry out 4 surveys at your allocated farm between 15th April and 30th June, with minimum 10 days between each survey. You will contribute to conservation work monitoring specific bird species by carrying out bird surveys on farms in Co. Down to establish the overall farmland bird species present on the farm and estimate how many breeding pairs of priority farmland bird species (including skylarks, yellowhammers, reed buntings, tree sparrows, linnets, and lapwings) are holding territory. The overall aim of our efforts is to halt and reverse the decline of some of N Ireland's most iconic farmland birds. You need to be confident identifying farmland birds in the wild. However, training on bird identification and survey skills / technique will be provided. This role requires outdoor field work and you need to be fit and able to walk 5-8km across sometimes uneven farmland terrain. You will get to observe wildlife closely which is wonderful if you take enjoyment from the natural world. Please contact Chris Pursell chris.pursell@rspb.org.uk 07864 605766.
JOB RSPB RATHLIN WEST LIGHT SEABIRD CENTRE RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER
BE4 04/09/23
LOC RSPB RATHLIN WEST LIGHT SEABIRD CENTRE, NORTHERN IRELAND
PAY Accommodation
FOR RSPB
Rathlin Island has the largest seabird breeding colony in Northern Ireland. The West Lighthouse Seabird Centre welcomes in excess of 15,000 visitors during the summer, all eager to see the puffins and other seabirds at this internationally important Seabird Colony. We want you to be the welcoming and knowledgeable face of the RSPB to inspire, engage and motivate our visitors to support the work of the RSPB through donations and membership. You will also learn about other conservation work being undertaken on the island, for corncrake and chough and help to raise awareness of this important work. Minimum age 18. For the role you need enthusiasm, ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team, an interest in conservation and wildlife but, above all, good people skills and ability to learn quickly. Accommodation is provided in a cottage bunkhouse 3 miles/5km from the harbour and 1.5miles/2km from the Seabird Centre. There are two rooms - upstairs is dormitory- style for up to six people and the other, downstairs, for three. You will be sharing a room with members of the same gender. In your spare time you will have the opportunity to enjoy the wild landscape of the beautiful island. Time: 2 weeks Monday to Monday. Please contact Chris Pursell chris.pursell@rspb.org.uk 07864 605766.
RSPB NI has opportunities to volunteer in direct conservation, monitoring, species recovery, campaigning, fundraising, education, project coordination, supporting RSPB Local Groups and more. For details on our most recent volunteer roles, please go to the RSPB website or contact our Volunteering Development Officer on chris.pursell@rspb.org.uk
Giving Corncrake a Home Nettle Digging Volunteer Day - 16/02/23, 9:30am-3pm, Thursday 16th February, Glenwherry. Please contact Fiona Robinson on fiona.robinson@rspb.org.uk for more details and to apply.
Wales:
Help protect and celebrate Anglesey AONB, learn new skills, and enjoy the view. By volunteering with us, you will gain valuable practical conservation experience to kick-start a career in countryside management. For more information, visit our website; Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) (gov.wales), or email us today at aonb@ynysmon.gov.uk.
JOB VOLUNTEER AT NATIVE TREE AND WILDFLOWER NURSERY
DEL 01/09/23
LOC ST ASAPH, NORTH WALES
PAY Training in seed collecting , stratification of tree seeds , propagation ,and growing trees and wildflowers
FOR DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Volunteers required for local authority tree nursery , growing trees and wildflowers sourced from locally collected provenance seed . There will be training in seed collection, seed processing , tree seed stratification processes , sowing and propagation of tree and wildflower seed planting trees and wildflower plugs. Involvement in looking after a nature reserve, surveying wildflower meadows, butterfly and dragonfly surveying. Time: totally flexible as little or as much anyone wants to do. I am the tree nursery officer called Neil Rowlands. Candidates can apply by getting in touch with me neil.rowlands@denbighshire.gov.uk mobile number 07919 624924.
JOB Reserves Trainee (x4); Data Management and Habitat Mapping Trainee (x1); Community Organising Trainee (x1); Campaigns Trainee (x1)
BE4 27/02/23 IV 13/03/23
LOC LLANDRINDOD WELLS
PAY £200 to cover for accredited training; Expenses.
FOR RADNORSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
Seven unpaid volunteer traineeships are available as part of the Stand for Nature Wales Project. These are six-month traineeships, starting in late April. Our Nature’s Recovery and Climate Change traineeship scheme enables people with no previous experience or qualifications to join our team and our volunteers, to develop hands-on practical experience, digital communication experience, and vital professional skills to help take that first step to a career in conservation. We have four different roles, from reserves ‘management, ecological surveys and data management, to community organising and campaigns. This traineeship offers a unique and exciting opportunity to undertake work-based training towards developing a practical career in environmental conservation. Time: 15 hours. For more information, please email Silvia at silvia@rwtwales.org or visit: https://c-js.uk/3Dm3INW
England: South
JOB CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
DEL 01/09/23
LOC HIGH WYCOMBE
PAY Any necessary training will be given
FOR CHILTERN RANGERS
Our mission at Chiltern Rangers is to enhance the Chilterns’ habitats through conservation, education and community engagement. We couldn’t achieve this without the help and support from our local community and wonderful team of volunteers. If you love nature and the outdoors then you might be the person we are looking for. We would be delighted for you join us, there is always so much work to be done! The role is suitable for all ages and abilities and the hours are flexible, you can commit as little or as much time as you would like too. Tasks are really varied depending on the season and include coppicing, hedge planting, making bird boxes, river cleaning and lots of scrub bashing. We also make sure we have time for plenty of tea drinking! If you would like further information on volunteering with us, please email info@chilternrangers.co.uk or call 01494 474486.
JOB WILDLIFE CARE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/08/23
LOC ERIDGE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
PAY Hands on experience with British wildlife
FOR FOLLY WILDLIFE RESCUE
Minimum 1 week placement for student volunteers. Assisting with day-to-day running of the hospital including animal husbandry, baby bird feeding, cleaning, record keeping and the opportunity to shadow staff. We admit all British wildlife. Please contact Pru Scudder, volunteering@follywildliferescue.org.uk 07526 939151
JOB YOUTH VOLUNTEERING COORDINATOR
DEL 01/09/23
LOC LONDON WILDLIFE TRUST NATURE RESERVES
PAY Lunch provided and travel expenses in London zones 1-6 is covered.
FOR LONDON WILDLIFE TRUST
As part of the new Nature Nurtures project, London Wildlife Trust, Spread the Word and Black Girls Hike are organising a series of meetups for young people (aged 16-25). Nature Nurtures want to join forces with you to create a friendly community who want to explore nature conservation, social action and the creative arts. Why should I join the Nature Nurtures Collective. It's a space for young people (16-25) to get stuck into practical conservation volunteering whilst drawing inspiration from nature through crafts and the creative arts. Whether you’re a nature novice, seasoned writer, or have never even flexed a creative muscle, join our next session at a London Wildlife Trust nature reserve! You can sign up using our Eventbrite page :) Have any questions? I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a message at cnwanodi@wildlondon.org.uk
JOB FRIENDS VOLUNTEER ROLES (Various)
DEL 01/09/23
LOC HOME BASED / STAUNTON COUNTRY
PAY Parking
FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Do you care about the future of your local Country Park? We are a local group committed to supporting Hampshire Countryside Service in the preservation & conservation of Staunton Country Park. Our projects seek to educate the public about the park’s history, its flora & fauna, and to support the park’s positive development. The Friends of Staunton Country Park group are looking for new members to help with its various projects, including fundraising appeals, social media promotion and website maintaining. Time commitment flexible, ongoing. Email chairmanfoscp18@gmail.com to find out more.
JOB PARK MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC STAUNTON COUNTRY PARK, HAVANT
PAY Parking, refreshments, training
FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Looking to volunteer outdoors and support your local Country Park? This group role works alongside volunteers and ranger staff to carry out a wide variety of tasks. Dependent on the season this could include clearing overgrowing vegetation, scrub management, installing and maintaining gates, fences, and benches, as well as keeping the park tidy and litter free. No specific skills are needed but a willingness to volunteer in all weathers is appreciated! A basic level of fitness will be needed as tasks are physical and on uneven terrain. Flexible time commitment. See: https://c-js.uk/3YbiQG7
JOB MEETING AND GREETING VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC STAUNTON COUNTRY PARK, HAVANT
PAY Parking, refreshments, training
FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
We are looking for warm and friendly volunteers to welcome visitors to our Visitor Centre (in our newly renovated Victorian Coach House). This role will welcome and introduce visitors to the park, as well as supporting the visitor services staff behind the desk at reception, covering lunch times and meetings. As you will be the “face of Staunton”, you will need to have a willingness to learn about our park, including its landscape, history, and facilities and be patient, friendly and polite to visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Time commitment one 2-3 hour shift weekly or two-weekly, ongoing. See: https://c-js.uk/3YbiQG7
JOB GUIDED WALK LEADER/SUPPORT
DEL 01/09/23
LOC STAUNTON COUNTRY PARK, HAVANT
PAY Parking, refreshments, training
FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Do you like walking and the outdoors? Do you have an interest in either history/heritage or flora and fauna? We are looking for enthusiastic walkers keen to bring Staunton Country Park to life in a fun and interactive way. We run a combination of guided heritage and wildlife tours and we would love new Guided Walk Leaders to join the team! It is desirable to have some experience or a specific interest in the subjects related to this role, however, relevant experience could be gained by supporting other tour guides, as part of initial training. See: https://c-js.uk/3YbiQG7
JOB GARDENING GROUP VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
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. See: https://c-js.uk/3YbiQG7
JOB HERITAGE HUB GROUP VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC STAUNTON COUNTRY PARK, HAVANT
PAY Parking, refreshments, training
FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Do you have an interest in history and appreciate the importance of outdoor spaces? Would you like to be involved in creating temporary exhibitions or hearing about peoples living memories of our park and local area? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join Heritage Hub group, which carries out research, oral history interviews, exhibitions, and events. Research is conducted from home with flexible hours to suit. We also have meetings once a month, so that volunteers can plan projects and upcoming exhibitions. See: https://c-js.uk/3YbiQG7
JOB SCHOOLS ON RESERVES LEADER (OUTDOOR EDUCATION)
BE4 21/07/23
LOC RAINHAM MARSHES
PAY We supply a uniform and reimburse your travel expenses (up to 25 miles each way).
FOR RSPB
Do you love the outdoors and nature? Are you willing to learn new skills? If YES, we are looking for volunteers that are confident to lead a fun, active day's education programme with a group of school children and their teacher giving them the chance to experience nature first-hand. Skills you need: confidant to manage and lead groups of school children; enthusiastic about nature and wildlife; passionate about enthusing and inspiring children; able to work outdoors adapting to the challenge that comes with the British weather! Time: 9:30-14:30 at least 1 day per month. For more information email Rainham Marshes at education.rainham@rspb.org.uk
JOB RESIDENTIAL PROJECT DRIVER
BE4 06/08/23
LOC Various locations around London/Sussex
PAY 0
FOR FREE TO BE KIDS
Free To Be supports particularly vulnerable children to begin to change their stories about who they are, and who they can be. We help children who have often grown up with significant adversity or hardship to more often feel proud of themselves and to experience feeling brave, adventurous, included and successful - often for the first time in a long time. We do this via overnight adventures and nature based residentials; after-school groups; and mentoring support. Our Drivers go and pick the children up from their houses at the start of the project and drop them off again at the end. We also go out to activities in the minibus each day. Our drivers have the important responsibility of safely driving the minibus, but they also offer an important presence to the children. Time: six days. Please contact Bee Whitaker recruitment@freetobekids.org.uk 07579 769864.
JOB RESIDENTIAL PROJECT KITCHEN CREW
BE4 06/08/23
LOC Various locations around London/Sussex
PAY 0
FOR FREE TO BE KIDS
Free To Be supports particularly vulnerable children to begin to change their stories about who they are, and who they can be. We help children who have often grown up with significant adversity or hardship to more often feel proud of themselves and to experience feeling brave, adventurous, included and successful - often for the first time in a long time. We do this via overnight adventures and nature based residentials; after-school groups; and mentoring support. Our Kitchen Crew spends their days singing along to the radio whilst you food prep with the other Kitchen Crew team members, going for walks to pick flowers to decorate the tables or just generally helping out with things around the site. Time: six days. Please contact Bee Whitaker recruitment@freetobekids.org.uk 07579 769864.
JOB RESIDENTIAL PROJECT GROUP LEADER
BE4 06/08/23
LOC Various locations around London/Sussex
PAY 0
FOR FREE TO BE KIDS
Free To Be supports particularly vulnerable children to begin to change their stories about who they are, and who they can be. We help children who have often grown up with significant adversity or hardship to more often feel proud of themselves and to experience feeling brave, adventurous, included and successful - often for the first time in a long time. We do this via overnight adventures and nature based residentials; after-school groups; and mentoring support. Our Group Leader volunteers will be working with these truly incredible children to help them have a break and a chance to get continual positive adult support. Alongside at least one other volunteer, you will together look after a small group of children within the trip's cohort, showing the kids how brilliant they are, showing them kindness, and teaching them to be proud of themselves as they adventure and grow through the week. Time: six days. Please contact Bee Whitaker recruitment@freetobekids.org.uk 07579 769864.
JOB WILDLIFE CONSERVATION - UK & AFRICA
BE4 18/03/23 IV 20/03/23
LOC SOUTH EAST ENGLAND (SUSSEX)
PAY Full ongoing training provided.
FOR THE WILDLIFE FOR ALL TRUST
Want to Make a Difference? If you're a young adult, wanting to make a genuine difference, The Wildlife For All Trust is looking to expand its team. We’re a charity with a refreshingly different and deeper approach. Amongst other projects, we run a huge nature reserve in South Africa. We train our team members to understand how psychological attitude has a huge impact on project performance. No previous conservation experience is required. We provide all the necessary training to be part of our highly successful work, starting at our nature reserve in Sussex, England. You need to be willing to challenge yourself, learn to work hard, and want to be the best you can be. This is an exciting opportunity. Time: one day per week. Please see wildlifeforall.org for further details of our interviews on 20th March. British Registered Charity 1006174
JOB VOLUNTER RESERVE WARDEN
BE4 17/02/23 IV 23/02/23
LOC BENTLEY STATION MEADOW, HAMPSHIRE
PAY Training, experience and travel expenses
FOR BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION
To assist staff in the management of the nature reserve so that that it is safe and supports our strategic aims. You will deliver work on the ground in line with the site management plan, to include planning and leading work parties to carry out practical habitat management, survey and monitoring, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed, and maintaining equipment. You will have the opportunity to gain experience of leading and carrying out practical conservation work, learn about the conservation, ecology and monitoring of butterflies and moths. You will also have the opportunity to undertake training in work party leadership, health and safety policy and practice, species identification and ecology, and the use of machinery such as brushcutters/chainsaw, as applicable to site management needs. You will carry out the role under the support and direction of your key contact, and will have the opportunity to develop a network of contacts in the sector. Please see the full role description for more details. Time: A minimum of 1-2 days a month. https://c-js.uk/3Y8OtQp Please email Paul Tinsley-Marshall, Conservation Manager South East for a copy of the full role description. Please submit an expression of interest in the role (no more than one side of A4) detailing why you are interested in the role and how your interests, skills and abilities meet the requirements detailed in the role description to ptinsley-marshall@butterfly-conservation.org
JOB NATURE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC DOVER/FOLKESTONE/ROMNEY MARSH
PAY 0
FOR WHITE CLIFFS COUNTRYSIDE PARTNERSHIP
Join our weekly volunteer tasks helping the nature, coast and countryside around the Dover and Folkestone Heritage coasts, chalk downland, river Dour, Greatstone Dunes, Dungeness National Nature Reserve and many more! You will join a friendly group of local volunteers and at the same time gain experience in all aspects of countryside management, including wildlife surveys and livestock checking. You can also get involved with wildlife surveying. No experience necessary - just enthusiasm. Please email us on wccp@dover.gov.uk or call us on 01304 241806 for more information.
JOB PRACTICAL TASKFORCE VOLUNTEER
BE4 01/08/23
LOC Various locations around the Severn Catchment
PAY Expenses
FOR SEVERN RIVERS TRUST
Join our practical taskforce volunteers to assist in the delivery of conservation and river restoration work across the Severn catchment. Tasks include river cleans, invasive species removal, tree planting and hedge laying. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills and have a positive impact on the environment. No prior experience is needed. For further information please email: volunteering@severnriverstrust.com.
JOB VOLUNTEER OFFICER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC WALTHAM FOREST with options across London
PAY The same training as our staff, with easy progression into sessional work
FOR THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
The Conservation Volunteers Waltham Forest are recruiting volunteer officers now! TCV aim to provide people with access to green spaces and nature whilst providing positive outcomes for both through volunteering sessions aimed at helping a wide variety of different groups and sites. We rely on our volunteer officers to provide vital support to our staff delivering a wide range of volunteering sessions across Waltham Forest and beyond. The role will receive full staff training and excellent opportunities to progress into paid positions, many of our full-time project officers started as VO’s. Some time commitment is required, but we can be very flexible in what you are required to attend. Come and join us today to kickstart your conservation career! 4-12 hours per week. Please contact joe.bartram@tcv.org.uk 07740 899645.
JOB BIODIVERSITY ACTION TEAM VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
PAY Trained by project leaders, learn new skills
FOR TCV BIODIVERSITY ACTION TEAM EAST LONDON
The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) Biodiversity Action Team East London help to manage the London Borough of Waltham Forest's premier Parks, Nature Reserves and Green Spaces for biodiversity. This is achieved through practical conservation workdays carrying out habitat management of ponds, woodland, and grassland. The team also work on environmental construction projects that includes building ponds, pathways, fencing, and more. No experience necessary as you will be trained in tool use, safety and conservation practices, personal safety equipment will be provided. Our weekly sessions are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am - 4pm at different locations around the Borough. If you would like to learn new skills- share yours, meet likeminded people whilst helping the environment please contact david.allen@tcv.org.uk for more information.
JOB VOLUNTEER MONITORING OF FARM WILDLIFE SURVEYORS - WILTSHIRE
BE4 01/03/23
LOC WILTSHIRE
PAY Develop hands on experience and skills around surveying
FOR RSPB
Do you have skills in bird, bumblebee, pollinator or butterfly surveying? We are looking for volunteers who can complete surveys to collect essential data about various species to monitor population trends as part of the Volunteer Monitoring of Farm Wildlife (VMFW) project in Wiltshire. What you’ll be doing: Undertaking surveys of farmland to determine the presence of farmland wildlife. Developing and building relationships with farmers. Facilitating support for wildlife friendly land management. [Optional] Supporting less experienced volunteers by acting as a mentor. Skills and experience needed: Ability to walk 5- 8km. Identification skills particularly birds, butterflies and bumblebees. Ability to complete the surveys as an individual or in small groups. Enthusiasm for conservation and can act as an ambassador for the RSPB. Good interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain a relationship with farmer(s). More information visit: https://c-js.uk/3kUBqnv
JOB VOLUNTEER MONITORING OF FARM WILDLIFE PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
BE4 01/03/23
LOC WILTSHIRE
PAY Training
FOR RSPB
Are you a people person with organisational skills and an interest in farmland wildlife? We are looking for a co-ordinator to assist our team with all aspects of the Volunteer Monitoring of Farm Wildlife Survey (VMFW) project. This is a diverse role with plenty of scope to use your skills and learn new ones. What you will be doing: Being a first point of contact for our survey volunteers and farmers. Monitoring project inboxes and responding to enquiries. Assisting with recruiting project volunteers. Co-ordinating survey work. Assist with mapping and data related tasks. Assist with project media e.g. project newsletters. Use of RSPB online admin systems. Skills and Experience needed: Excellent organisational skills. A great people person, friendly and approachable. Ability to lead and inspire others and work as part of a team. Good level of computer literacy. Happy to work from home. Tact/diplomacy. Excellent record keeper. More information visit: https://c-js.uk/3wYtsMZ
JOB GREEN GYM VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC HOUNSLOW, LONDON
PAY Learn skills such as tool use and maintenance, woodland management, wildflower meadow management, habitat creation, plant identification and more.
FOR THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS
The Isleworth Green Gym offers fun, free outdoor volunteering sessions transforming local green spaces in Hounslow. Weekly gardening and practical conservation sessions which are free and open to everyone regardless of experience or fitness level. Join in to look after local green spaces, keep active, improve wellbeing, increase biodiversity and learn new skills. Activities will include sowing wildflower meadows, planting trees, creating wildlife habitats, pruning shrubs and managing vegetation. Tuesdays in Jersey Gardens, Wednesdays in Thornbury Park and Thursdays in Redlees Park. All sessions 10:45 – 14:00. Time: Flexible / 3 hours per week maximum. To book your place, email gg-isleworth@tcv.org.uk, or phone Naomi on 07483 149629. See website: www.tcv.org.uk/isleworthgg
JOB FEN MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER
BE4 31/07/23
LOC The National Trust Buscot & Coleshill Estates near Swindon
PAY Scything training, habitat management training, wetland plant identification, learning how to monitor water quality, and learning about fen ecology and hydrology
FOR FRESHWATER HABITATS TRUST
You will be working closely with other volunteers to restore alkaline fen on a site at the National Trust’s Buscot & Coleshill estates. Methods will include scything reeds, clearing scrub and overhanging branches and sowing seeds of beneficial plants. You will also have the chance to introduce various plant species typical of the fen environment but which are now rare due to factors including habitat loss and pollution. You will have the opportunity to help us monitor the water quality of the fen over the months and learn about fen hydrology. 1 day per month. Please contact: Elizabeth Every eevery@freshwaterhabitats.org.uk 07875 742102.
Do you want to help protect wildlife and inspire a lifelong love of nature in Essex? From practical conservation to visitor engagement at a Nature Discovery Centre, however you would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Visit the website to find out more www.essexwt.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer
Volunteering sessions every Tuesday between 10am and midday. We welcome anyone with or without gardening experience to help us keep our Community Orchard looking great. Just bring suitable clothing, we'll provide the rest. We're in the alleyway off Woburn Avenue, nearest postcode for satnavs is MK12 5AY. Call Paul on 07785 950594 if you can't find us!
Basingstoke Conservation Volunteers are affiliated to The Conservation Volunteers and have been working on nature reserves on Sundays in North Hampshire since 1987.
New volunteers are always welcome, and no previous experience is required. For more information, please see our website at www.basingstokecv.org.uk or contact us on bcv@basingstokecv.org.uk.
We are looking for volunteers to help make London greener, healthier and wilder! You’ll join a network of 150 inspiring and knowledgeable Rangers, have the space to create something new and learn new skills to influence and involve people. More details at www.nationalparkcity.london/rangers
Gain experience in various practical woodland management tasks plus wildlife surveys at Hazel Hill Wood, near Salisbury, Wiltshire. Tasks include ride and glade maintenance, tree thinning and hedgelaying. Contact charley@hazelhill.org.uk 07519 464023 hazelhill.org.uk/volunteer
Weekend volunteers needed to help at Deen City Farm & Riding School, South Wimbledon, SW19, London. Help welcoming visitors to the farm and also assist in our farm shop. Morning or afternoon availability, (10:00-13:30 or 13:00- 16:00). Email information@deencityfarm.co.uk or look at the website on www.deencityfarm.co.uk
Volunteer days for new hazel coppicing project near Heathfield, East Sussex. Come and join us on Sundays throughout January and February to help restore this beautiful ancient hazel coppice! Supported by the High Weald AONB Partnership. Please visit www.creatureland.org.uk for more info
Corporate Teams - Our Tree Canopy Project is located within our woodlands in Walton on Thames. We want to enhance this space for the projects shown here https://bit.ly/3wtaz4h We need help to clear and maintain the land. Work may include: Clearing ivy/bramble; Creating pathways; General maintenance. Interested? Contact Janette Butler on jbutler@waltoncharity.org.uk
We are currently recruiting for a new volunteer role in West Sussex. The Role: Cattle lookerer - Blackdown and Valewood areas. If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch with Ed Mitchell ed.mitchell@nationaltrust.org.uk or lucy.partridge@nationaltrust.org.uk and they can answer any questions you may have.
Volunteers Needed! Meridian One Community Garden, Meridian Water, Enfield, N17 0XR. Supporting food growing, carpentry & craft activities; Helping to deliver outdoor environmental education for children. Weekdays. Choose the activities you'd like to support. No expertise in gardening or nature necessary - just a keenness to learn! Contact meridianonecg@tcv.org.uk
Medway Wetlands Practical Volunteer - Work alongside a group of enthusiastic volunteers to improve wet grassland, chalk grassland and restoration of woodland and scrub habitats. The group meet on Thursdays and no previous experience is required. Join and improve your fitness and your mental wellbeing. More info from Kent Wildlife Trust - https://c-js.uk/3kRv7ky
Kent Wildlife Trust - Livestock Checker Volunteer - Livestock play a huge part in looking after our nature reserves and they need checking every day to ensure they are healthy, safe and happy. Full training will be provided. You would need to commit to one day per week. More info from from Kent Wildlife Trust - https://c-js.uk/3HfJsPm
Weekly seasonal, practical countryside volunteering task days with our great conservation crew, inc carpentry sessions at our Horton Country Park, Epsom workshop. Volunteer tasks run on Tues, Weds & Thurs across North Surrey & Kingston areas. Info: http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/surreycountrysidepartnerships; email: mole.project@surreycc.gov.uk; tel 01372 743783.
Weekly seasonal, practical countryside volunteering task sessions with our great conservation crew. Tasks run Tues, Weds & Thurs across NE Surrey/Croydon/Sutton areas and Mons & 1 Sun/month at the SWCA (Sanderstead). Also @Downygrazers voluntary livestock checker & farm helper opportunities. Info: http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/surreycountrysidepartnerships; email: downlands@surreycc.gov.uk; tel 01883 341140.
Join our Green Gym sessions in Leyton Jubilee Park and Lloyd Park in Waltham Forest for some conservation volunteering sessions with a focus on the health benefits nature can bring. Sessions run Thursdays and Fridays from 11-2 and everyone is welcome. Email gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk or call 07740 899645 for more information!
Sensory Walks Volunteer – We have partnered with the charity Sense to develop a Sensory Walks programme which will enable people with sensory and/or complex disabilities engage with nature more meaningfully. Volunteers will support this programme. Full training, support and DBS check provided. Please email: volunteers@leevalleypark.org.uk or call 01992 709 867
Befriending Walks Volunteer - volunteers are matched with a local person who is currently feel isolated. Full training, support and DBS check provided for this role. The volunteer will then arrange to go on a walk with them in our parklands near their home. Contact: volunteers@leevalleypark.org.uk or 01992 709 867
Join our Wednesday volunteering team to help with site management tasks at a local nature reserve in Rotherhithe, South East London. A great opportunity to get experience working in a range of habitats of woodland, reed beds, marsh and ponds. For more information contact Mike Turner lavender-pond@tcv.org.uk or 020 72379165
England: South West
EuCAN Dorset Midweek Volunteers - A Not-For-Profit CIC engaged in a variety of practical tasks (including hedgelaying, drystone walling, fencing, heathland restoration, habitat management and invasive species) on NNRs and SSSI's within Dorset’s AONB, and occasionally just beyond. Operated by volunteers for volunteers, we fund machinery and other courses where possible. Check for detailed worksite information on the link or or phone 07763 923545 https://www.eucan.org.uk eucan.dmv@gmail.com c-js.info/3g2WymU
The Upland Commons Initiative is providing free boundary training courses such as dry stone walling and hedge laying across Dartmoor throughout the year. Join in to earn new skills in a sociable and enjoyable environment helping Dartmoors' Farmers to preserve their ancient common boundaries. HFP@dartmoor.gov.uk www.dartmoorhillfarmproject.co.uk
Join us and help us grow native trees which will become the future woodlands of Dartmoor and Devon! We host weekly volunteering sessions in our two tree nurseries on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well as at different sites across Dartmoor and Devon on Sundays. To find out more, visit www.moortrees.org/get-involved/volunteer
Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary rescue and rehabilitate primates from the UK pet trade.
The volunteer role includes cleaning of monkey enclosures, tasks such as food preparation, making enrichment items and many ad-hoc jobs around the site. Volunteers receive weekly education talks from staff. To find out more please contact volunteer@wildfutures.org.
JOB ASSISTANT TRAINERS FOR BRITISH DRAGONFLY SOCIETY PROJECT
BE4 16/02/23
LOC STOVER COUNTRY PARK, DEVON
PAY Full training and support. Access to equipment and expenses.
FOR DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Four volunteers are required to assist the lead tutor between February - September 2023, in training twelve 16-25 year olds, to monitor and identify dragonfly species at Stover Country Park owned by Devon County Council. Volunteers will be required at weekends to occasionally take a lead on surveys. Knowledge of the dragonfly species occurring in Devon is required as well as enthusiasm and good communication skills, for showing young people how to identify and survey for dragonflies. This role forms part of the Restoring Stover Park project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. https://www.devon.gov.uk/stovercountrypark/ For further information and to apply please email Eve Malster at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk
JOB VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR (CORNWALL RESERVES)
DEL 01/09/23
LOC PENZANCE OFFICE/ FROM HOME
PAY Full training given, travel expenses reimbursed.
FOR RSPB
Volunteers are key to all we do at our reserves and in our projects, so we want to make sure we give them the best experience possible – you will play an important role in helping us do this! We know that we are facing a climate and biodiversity crisis, nature is in trouble, but we strongly believe that we can make a difference. If you’ve got 1-2 days a week to spare this could be the role for you, though you can work flexibly around your own commitments to suit you. Please visit the link below for more information and to apply: https://c-js.uk/40glZWX
JOB BRUSHCUTTER OPERATOR, CORNWALL RESERVES
DEL 01/09/23
LOC MARAZION MARSHES, HAYLE ESTUARY - CORNWALL
PAY Full training given, travel expenses reimbursed.
FOR RSPB
We are looking for skilled Brushcutter Operator volunteers to join us on our reserves at Marazion Marsh and Hayle Estuary. RSPB nature reserves are special places for people and wildlife and we rely on volunteers to keep these habitats thriving and in good shape. As a Brushcutter Operator Volunteer you will be joining a small team of operators and occasionally the larger Work Party team to undertake practical reserve management tasks: cutting access routes for Work Parties; habitat management; creating & maintaining footpaths, viewing areas and infrastructure; maintaining and managing tools and equipment; following annual work plans; following Health and Safety protocols. One day a week or fortnight ideally. Please visit the link below for more information and to apply: https://c-js.uk/3XPuNBt
JOB LOCAL GROUP VOLUNTEER HELPER (CORNWALL)
DEL 01/09/23
LOC Cornwall - community based
PAY Appropriate training and support will be provided, travel expenses
FOR RSPB
Our RSPB Local Groups are made up of amazing people from local communities who are passionate about saving nature. Local Group volunteers lead a range of activities from outdoor walks and indoor talks to fun community or fundraising events plus campaigning to help inspire, educate and mobilise more people to connect to and save their local wildlife and nature in the UK. There are over 160 groups operating across the UK with a variety of skills and expertise that are always looking for someone new to join their mission! What you will be doing: Support with ad hoc tasks of running the group as needed and based on your capacity. Participate in decision making regarding the indoor and outdoor event programmes. Help the group grow and achieve its aims. Please visit the link below for more information and to apply: https://c-js.uk/3kTHBrV
JOB OUTDOOR ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC FINE FOUNDATION WILD CHESIL CENTRE, PORTLAND, DORSET
PAY 0
FOR DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST
We are looking to recruit for a team of Outdoor Engagement Volunteers, who will be based at Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre. The role is to assist Dorset Wildlife Trust and its partners in engaging with visitors to Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon, promoting nature friendly recreational practices, assisting with surveys and sharing enthusiasm with our visitors about the diversity of wildlife on the site. We would require a minimum commitment of two shifts per month during the spring and summer and one shift per month during the autumn and winter. Please contact Abi Mustard, amustard@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk 01305 206191.
JOB DRAGONFLY MONITORING VOLUNTEERS
BE4 12/05/23
LOC STOVER COUNTRY PARK, DEVON
PAY Welcome pack. Full training and support. Access to equipment and expenses.
FOR DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Twelve volunteers aged 16 – 25 are required for 5 days between May- September 2023, to help monitor and identify dragonfly species at Stover Country Park owned by Devon County Council. Training will take place at Stover Country Park in May 2023. Volunteers for this project need to live locally to Stover Country Park. This role forms part of the Restoring Stover Park project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. https://www.devon.gov.uk/stovercountrypark/ For further information and to apply please email Eve Malster at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk
JOB VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
BE4 01/09/23
LOC DEVON
PAY 0
FOR WILDWOOD DEVON
At Wildwood Devon, we thrive through generous volunteers donating their time and talents. We have a wide variety of opportunities including regular positions for individual volunteers, college work placements, university internships and special event days more suited to teams. We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly individuals who are happy to be outside in all weather conditions. Volunteers are welcome to apply to help in various areas of Devon within various teams such as the conservation team, keeper team, education team, maintenance team and gardening team. We also have fantastic opportunities on various projects such as our wetland restoration project, our Anglo Saxon village experience, seasonal events and our gardening for wildlife project. Find out more from Charlotte Mead on charlotte.mead@wildwoodtrust.org.
JOB MARINE ASSISTANT VOLUNTARY WORK PLACEMENT
BE4 27/02/2023
LOC Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge, Dorset
PAY In-house training is offered
FOR DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST
We are seeking an enthusiastic student or young person to join the Wild Seas Centre team for our marine conservation, education and awareness programme. You must have an interest in marine conservation, the marine environment and/or environmental education. The placement is available from April, throughout the summer, is unpaid and involves working up to 2 weekends per month. Own transport and accommodation are essential. Type of work and training includes day-to-day running of the centre and aquarium; visitor engagement; leading school groups, public events and activities; assisting with shore-based surveys, publicity and promotion. Time: Full/Part time for a minimum 6 weeks/2 days per week up to 3 months. To apply please send a CV and covering letter to Julie Hatcher, Wild Seas Centre Officer, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge Bay, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 5PE. Tel: 01929 481044 Email: kimmeridge@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
JOB VOLUNTEER WILD SEAS SURVEYOR
BE4 27/02/2023
LOC Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge, Dorset
PAY In-house training, opportunity to increase your knowledge of marine species & identification
FOR DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST
Assist in carrying out seashore and snorkelling surveys to record and monitor marine wildlife at Kimmeridge and other locations in Dorset. Optional additional tasks depending on skills may include giving talks to special interest groups and the public; data recording; background research and desk surveys; liaising with other research groups; photography and film-making. Training and comprehensive guidance will be given but some basic species identification skills and knowledge of marine and seashore habitats would be beneficial. You must have ability to follow given health & safety guidelines; to negotiate uneven and slippery terrain on the seashore. Snorkelling and/or kayaking skills and experience will be required for some surveys. Surveys are arranged from March to October each year around tides and weather and are mostly ad hoc, with one monthly survey. Survey dates will be sent out at least one month in advance. Own transport essential. Minimum age 18 years. Time: Occasional/Regular Days, up to one day/month plus 8 days per year. Please contact Julie Hatcher, Wild Seas Centre Officer on kimmeridge@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
JOB VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY RANGER
DEL 01/09/23
LOC PLYMOUTH, CORNWALL, NORTH DEVON, TORBAY AND DORSET
PAY Bespoke training package in walk leading and supporting participants. Travel expenses and support towards equipment.
FOR SOUTH WEST COAST PATH ASSOCIATION (SWCPA)
Join SWCPA’s new NLHF-funded ‘Coast Path Connectors’ project which aims to open up coastal walking in South West England to new and diverse audiences. As a volunteer Community Ranger, you will be involved with all aspects of developing, planning and delivering walking programmes and events with local community partners at one of our 5 coastal hub areas in Plymouth, Cornwall, North Devon, Torbay and Dorset. Your focus will be on supporting new walkers in getting out onto the South West Coast Path National Trail, for health and well-being benefits and to learn about local nature and heritage. Time Commitment: 1day/week (9-12month commitment). For more information visit: www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/coast-path-connectors
National:
The Countryside Regeneration Trust protects, promotes, and regenerates our land and all life on it. We have 19 farms across England and are looking for enthusiastic people to join our community of volunteers. To find out more go to https://www.thecrt.co.uk/volunteering and help us regenerate the countryside.
The RSPB Residential Volunteering Scheme has placements at 48 sites in the UK. If you are interested in nature and the environment these offer an ideal opportunity to help with our conservation work and gain practical or people engagement experience. For further information please visit our website https://volunteer.rspb.org.uk/residential-opportunities or e-mail RVSBookings@rspb.org.uk
Want to share your enjoyment of the outdoors and dragonfly knowledge with others? Join our team of outreach volunteers who help us at events, field meetings and training courses across the country. Contact our Outreach Officer to find out more: lauren.kennedy@british-dragonflies.org.uk
Love watching dragonflies? Tell us what species you’ve seen at your local pond, river or reserve. Your records help scientists to identify struggling species and important dragonfly wetlands. Get started by visiting the recording page on our website, for a full list of projects to get involved with! https://british-dragonflies.org.uk/
Watchful eyes wanted!
If you enjoy watching the seasons change, why not become a Nature’s Calendar recorder for the Woodland Trust. Join us in recording seasonal events to help scientists understand the effects of climate change. Visit our website to register and start recording now - naturescalendar.woodlandtrust.org.uk
The entoLIVE webinar series launched on 2 nd February with the first of 40 free. Each webinar delves into a different area of invertebrate research with a guest scientist presenting their research area. Subjects cover a wide range of invertebrate groups, such as jellyfish, earthworms, spiders, crayfish, slugs and all manner of insects. All of the webinars are free to book, with each one lasting 1 hour and being presented via Zoom. Invertebrate scientists will give a 40-minute presentation followed by a live Q&A with the virtual audience.
Upcoming topics this spring include subjects such on fly migration, the use of citizen keepers to rear rare grasshoppers, weird worms from the Natural History Museum collections and flying squid.
Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment! https://c-js.uk/3DkkexN
The Mammal Society needs your help!
We’re looking for volunteers to help with our current surveys. Join us to look for harvest mice nests, search for shrews across the UK and survey for mountain hares in Scotland. Find out how you can get involved today at https://c-js.uk/3RffQWG
WWOOFing (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) - is all about helping out at ecologically-minded sites (smallholdings, crofts, woodlands, green-builds etc.) in return for food, accommodation and learning. It’s a great way to meet like-minded souls, reconnect with the earth and learn about growing food and low-impact ways of living. www.wwoof.org.uk
Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey - Walk pre-selected sites in your area and record butterflies twice between July and August. You will need to visit the sites independently and have butterfly identification skills. An information pack and support is provided. For info, visit the scheme website or contact Rachael Conway at rconway@butterfly-conservation.org https://ukbms.org/wider-countryside-butterfly-survey
Penguin Watch - is a citizen science project set up by Oxford University to find solutions to the present research gaps using cameras as a monitoring network for penguin conservation. We need your help counting penguins, chicks, nests and eggs in our thousands of photos to turn them into data. www.penguinwatch.org
Seabird Watch - is a citizen science project set up by Oxford University to find solutions to the present research gaps using cameras as a monitoring network for Arctic seabird conservation. We need your help counting birds, nests and eggs in our thousands of photos to turn them into data. c-js.info/3uy6FEU
The National Plant Monitoring Scheme (NPMS) is a citizen science project, gathering data on the UK's wild plants and habitats. Whether new to the world of wildflowers or an experienced botanist, if you’re interested in joining thousands of volunteers nationwide to gather evidence of which plants are increasing or declining and the health of our habitats, visit http://www.npms.org.uk/
Two Trees Conservation Team runs practical conservation tasks from October to March. Apply now online https://public.forestryengland.uk/EOI. Become an Engagement Volunteer Ranger, enthusing visitors (Apply February 2023) or Shadow Volunteer Ranger, shadowing staff and gaining new skills (Apply yearly in both June and December). For more information, see our website https://c-js.uk/3wDSm45
Can identify birds by sight and sound where you live? Then you could contribute to this long running scheme that monitors the UK’s bird populations. To request a square, visit: https://c-js.uk/3HCYArk
and/or https://c-js.uk/40cXR7p
JOB NETWORK ASSEMBLY CO-ORDINATOR
BE4 13/03/23
LOC ENGLAND
PAY Expenses
FOR CPRE the countryside charity
CPRE is a network of 42 charities working hard to enhance, promote, and protect the countryside, including the communities within it. We’ve recently established a Network Assembly so the Chairs of all 42 national and local CPREs can come together to consider matters of interest to the network and to shape, influence and advise what happens within CPRE. We’re looking for a volunteer with strong administrative and organisational skills to work with and support the Assembly Chair with the effective management and operation of the Assembly. This is a new role and whoever takes it on will have a significant opportunity to shape the scope of the role and how it’s carried out. The Assembly meets four times a year and the role will require a commitment of 2-3 hours per week, with the weeks leading up to, and following, Assembly meetings being the busiest. Time: 2-3 hours per week. Find out more and apply
JOB NETWORK ASSEMBLY CHAIR
BE4 13/03/23
LOC ENGLAND
PAY Expenses
FOR CPRE the countryside charity
CPRE has recently formed a Network Assembly aimed at sharpening the alignment of the wider CPRE community around our key strategic issues, creating a more coherent approach to developing and implementing our campaigns and maximising the value of working together. We’re seeking a candidate with excellent skills in leadership, influencing and communication for this new and exciting opportunity. The Assembly enables every CPRE group, national and local, to have an equal voice in shaping, advising, and achieving consensus on these important matters. We’re looking for an Assembly chair who's motivated by playing a leading role in maximizing the potential of the whole CPRE community to strengthen its voice and activities for the benefit of the countryside. You’ll work in partnership with Assembly members to shape and influence CPREs work, and play a vital role in creating a culture of reciprocal partnership, trust and respect. Time: two to three days a month. Find out more and apply
JOB Placements for August 2023 in Reserves Management, Living Collection (Animal Care) and Tourism and Marketing
BE4 22/02/23
LOC Across the UK
PAY Accommodation with utility bills or cost of living allowance depending on role / location
FOR WILDFOWL AND WETLANDS TRUST (WWT)
WWT are the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity. We are pioneers in saving threatened wetland wildlife, a centre for excellence in conservation science and experts in wetland management and creation. We welcome one million visitors every year to our reserves as showing people first-hand how amazing wetlands are is the best way to ignite a passion to conserve them. We have big ambitions; a bigger, better and more connected network of UK wetlands; connecting more people with wetlands and their value; leading community-led and sustainable solutions to wetland communities; influencing key international decision makers on the value and protection of wetlands. To support us in these aims, and develop the wetland heroes of the future, we are delighted to be able to offer a range of placements starting in August 2023, most of which run for 12 months. Full details of the roles and applications forms are at www.wwt.org.uk/placements
International:
TITLE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER
DATE 4 schemes a year in January, April, July and October (2-8 weeks long)
BASE SAINTE LUCE, ANOSY, MADAGASCAR
COST Donation fees start from £795 for 2 weeks
WITH SEED MADAGASCAR
If you’re passionate about the environment and want to help make impactful change in conservation, consider volunteering with SEED Madagascar! Come join our award-winning NGO and work alongside conservation experts on projects; from herpetofauna and lemur surveys, to palm tree conservation. Volunteers will be able to experience the wonders of Madagascar’s biodiversity, whilst contributing to sustainable change and having a positive impact on the local community and environment. Choose to join the team out in Madagascar for 2-8 weeks. All volunteers must be over 18 and complete an application form. Please contact info@seedmadagascar.org or https://madagascar.co.uk/volunteer
JOB ICELAND TRAILTEAM (LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER)
BE4 01/04/23
LOC ICELAND
PAY Experience of practical conservation work, trail maintenance and team leadership
FOR ICELAND FOREST SERVICE (SKÓGRÆKTIN)
Our long-term volunteers work on hiking trail maintenance projects in Thórsmörk and are also involved in tree-planting and other practical tasks at our Forestry Stations in South Iceland. These placements are available from May-September and are especially well suited to applicants who wish to gain experience of practical conservation work, trail maintenance and team leadership. Placements begin with a training week and our long-term volunteers are guided and supported by Forestry Service staff throughout their placements. Iceland’s notoriously changeable weather means that our teams have to be well prepared with warm clothing, good waterproofs and sturdy tents. Participants organise and pay their own travel to and from the meeting point in Thórsmörk and are also responsible for organising their own travel insurance. Participants must be 20+ years of age. Once volunteers have joined the programme, food and campsites are provided throughout the placements (including weekends). There is no participation fee. Time: 8-12 weeks. For further details and an application form: https://trailteam.is/long-term-volunteers/
JOB BIRD RINGING CAMP VOLUNTEER
BE4 15/05/23
LOC POLAND, BALTIC COAST
PAY High quality vocational training
FOR WILD AREAS NETWORK
Volunteers welcome on bird ringing camps on Baltic Coast in May 2023. You have an opportunity to support one of the oldest bird ringing schemes of the World - Operation Baltic. You will help to handle caught birds, identify and ring them as well as with measuring, weighting and data entry tasks. You will get to know and distinguish every caught species by direct contact! We will stay in the heart of a well-known landscape park and sleep in tents provided at the ringing station. It's an exciting experience for Birdwatchers, Bird Ringers and Nature Lovers. We offer hands-on exchange of specialist knowledge and experience in field research abroad accompanied by our high-quality training. Time: 10 days. To apply: email us at info@wildareas.net and introduce yourself in few words, explaining why you are interested in the project and why we should choose you as a participant. You will receive a detailed infosheet and application form. www.wildareas.net
This wildlife reintroduction project that is breeding jaguars for reintroduction into a nature reserve is looking for volunteers. This a fantastic opportunity to work in a remote and natural setting with an endangered species, and gain valuable fieldwork experience. There is no cost and volunteers receive free accommodation and food. For further information please visit the Volunteer Latin America website. www.volunteerlatinamerica.com
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