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JOB: Trustees
BE4: 22-04-2024 9am
IV: 09-05-2024
LOC: Hertfordshire and Middlesex
PAY: This is a voluntary role but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
FOR: Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

We are looking for two exceptional people to join our Board of Trustees. You would oversee our strategy, risk management and financial sustainability, and be an advocate for the Trust, playing a vital role in influencing our supporters, partners, funders and key stakeholders. You will provide advice and support to the dedicated and highly skilled staff team who run the organisation day-to-day, stand up for nature, and deliver on our objectives. You will need to have a passion for ensuring a positive future for wildlife, and be able to think strategically. You will need to attend quarterly Council meetings and the AGM. We are a welcoming and open organisation, committed to the principles of Equality Diversity and Inclusion. While all applications will be considered on merit, we would strongly encourage anyone from a minority background to consider applying as we need all perspectives if we are to succeed in our mission. More generally, we would particularly like to hear from people who have skills in one or more of the following areas – ecology, land management, business development, and philanthropic giving. Trustees can be appointed for up to three consecutive three-year terms. If you’d like to help make a difference for wildlife in Herts and Middlesex as one of our Trustees, please contact Becky at becky.vernon-clinch@hmwt.org for an information pack. Please visit our website for more information about the Trust - www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

JOB: 6 x Volunteer Sheep Lookers
BE4: 10-05-2024
IV:
LOC: South Lanarkshire
PAY:
FOR: Scottish Wildlife Trust

Come and help us monitor our conservation grazing flock at our Cander Moss reserve near Kirkmuirhill, South Lanarkshire. As part of good animal husbandry we are looking for volunteers to provide a daily check on our flock and to report any issues. Opportunities are flexible and will take up to 1 hour per visit. BUT You should be available for one shift per week. Own transport, some basic fitness and commitment to the project are the most important aspects. ASK Please see volunteer page of our website for more details: https://c-js.co.uk/3yPwNhW

JOB: Residential Volunteer - West Sedgemoor, Somerset
BE4: ASAP
IV: --
LOC: West Sedgemoor, Near Taunton, Somerset
PAY: Accommodation (including bills), appropriate training will be provided
FOR: RSPB

6 months - 1 Year. RSPB Sedgemoor Reserves in Somerset are special places with important habitats, including flower rich grassland and woodland. One priority habitat is lowland wet grassland which provides a home for a range of wetland species including lapwing, redshank, curlew, snipe and many other species declining outside reserves. We are looking for an enthusiastic residential volunteer to join the team for a minimum of 6 months, managing the internationally important reserves. You will play an essential part delivering the reserve work programme and implementing the reserve management plan so that the reserve is managed to its full potential. You will undertake habitat management work on lowland wet-grassland and deciduous woodland. Full training will be provided as appropriate. Depending on the season it may include work with, ATV, 4WD, tractors and livestock handling. This is an excellent chance to make a genuine contribution to wildlife conservation and get on the ladder towards a career. Apply: https://c-js.co.uk/3vjKibR

JOB: Peat Dragonfly Monitor Volunteer
BE4: 08-04-2024 5pm
IV: --
LOC: Swarth Moor, Yorkshire Dales
PAY: Full training will be provided
FOR: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Do you want to be involved in helping monitor populations of dragonflies and damselflies across Yorkshire’s peatland habitats? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors off the beaten track in sunny weather? How about contributing to data collection efforts to help with dragonfly conservation? If so, then this role will be perfect for you! Around half of our British dragonflies and damselflies depend upon peatlands, bogs and mires. The biological records in these surveys will contribute to our ‘Dragons in the Dales’ project for the Species Recovery Programme, which is focused on the red-listed white faced darter dragonfly (currently extinct from Yorkshire). We need your help to monitor these species to contribute to dragonfly iRecord records for the British Dragonfly Society, and for field research into peatbog dragonflies to allow peatlands to thrive! For more information and to apply visit Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website

JOB: Conservation Breeding Unit Horticulturalist
BE4: 12-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Slimbridge, Gloucestershire
PAY:
FOR: WWT Slimbridge

We are looking for a passionate conservationist who loves wetland nature and supports the work of WWT. We are looking for a physically fit, enthusiastic and practical person who enjoys getting their hands dirty and rolling up their sleeves. The role is for someone who likes working outside in wetland environments in any weather. We want someone who doesn’t mind doing dirty jobs such as cleaning water pumps and filters, arduous jobs like cutting grass, or precise work involving animal welfare. No formal qualifications are required, however this role would suit someone with experience, or a desire to learn, horticultural and DIY skills. Times to be agreed, ideally 1 - 2 days (Sunday to Thursday) a week for a six month period, starting in April 2024. More information https://c-js.co.uk/4cuwXOr

JOB: Meadow Survey Volunteers
BE4: 13/09/24
IV: --
LOC: Cumbria wide
PAY: Materials, training and support will be provided
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Would you like to help us monitor our restored hay meadows? Do you have some plant ID skills or are keen to develop your skills? Then join our team of meadow surveyors. Surveying grassland hay meadows that Cumbria Wildlife Trust has restored, or has the potential to restore. This involves counting the cover of wildflower species and grass species within celled quadrats at random locations across the site. Previous botanical ID skills would be ideal but not essential if the participant is happy to learn. Survey skills using quadrats will be required to carry out the task but these skills can be taught too. A willingness to work with other volunteers as a pair to carry out the survey. We would like to ask for a minimum of one botanical survey (2 full days of surveying) per year. Interested? then find more details and sign up here

JOB: Marine Champion - Survey Leader
BE4: 13-09-2024
IV: --
LOC: Cumbria coast
PAY: Training, equipment and of pocket travel costs between home and volunteering place will be paid up to a set amount
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Help to take action for our coasts by helping to lead marine wildlife surveys on the North West Coast! No previous experience needed, other than a passion for the marine environment and a keenness to get involved in assisting or leading surveys! The training day will take you through how to set up, run and record a Shoresearch survey. We will also focus on coastal awareness and species ID, as well as group management, communication and leadership skills. After training day, you can choose to attend surveys. You can find out more about our upcoming survey days here This role is available for those aged 16 years or above. We hope to run another training day at a future date - so contact us if you would be interested. To confirm your interest in this role please email Amber Gould Amberg@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

JOB: Event Support Volunteers - Staveley Woodlands & Brown Robin
BE4: 13-09-2024
IV: --
LOC: South Cumbria
PAY: Travel costs will be reimbursed and lift sharing can often be arranged on request.
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

The role will be based at our Staveley Woodlands & Brown Robin nature reserves and predominantly outdoors. Our events at both locations are varied, so your duties will differ from event to event. Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers often run events at nearby reserves and sometimes need an extra pair of hands. We need someone who can help with fetching and carrying, supporting attendees, act as a backmarker on walks and generally help the event run smoothly. Although no experience is necessary, being able to get along with people from all walks of life is essential, as is an ability to deal with uneven ground. The benefits are great company and feeling that you’re helping people discover the natural world. This is a very flexible role. Choose which events you’d like to help with. Time: Sessions will be ad hoc but will be planned well in advance, giving you plenty of notice, and may last from two hours to a full day. Want to learn more about this role? Apply here

JOB: The Bay - Community Events Volunteer
BE4: 13-09-2024
IV: --
LOC: Barrow area, Barrow in Furness
PAY: Training, hot brews, travel expenses and lift sharing available
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Do you love wildlife? Are you a people person? Interested in volunteering at one of Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s coastal events and learn new conservation skills? Volunteer on one of The Bay’s community engagement events. The Bay: A blueprint for recovery, offers wellbeing events around Morecambe Bay. Community event volunteers help to connect people to nature and also help people take action to protect wildlife. Events vary, and include story-telling, coastal stargazing, UV rock pooling, guided walks, beach cleans, egg case hunts, creating marine sand sculptures and other craft activities. Take a look at The Bay events programme you’d like to help with, https://c-js.co.uk/494WYB9. No specific skills or experience are needed. Volunteer indoors or outdoors. If this role is for you, then we’d love to hear from you. https://c-js.co.uk/48ZftqB

JOB: Nature and Wellbeing Volunteers
BE4: 13-09-2024
IV: --
LOC: Barrow area, Barrow in Furness
PAY: Training, hot brews, travel expenses, DBS check
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Do you love wildlife? Are you a people person? Interested in learning new conservation and life skills, volunteering with the Cumbria Wildlife Trust? We are seeking volunteers to support Nature and Well-being Officer, Jessica Mordain, to run group nature and well-being sessions with The Bay team. The Bay project run weekly two-hour long sessions using the coastal environment and natural world to positively impact people’s health and mental well-being. Group activities range from conservation, growing, arts and crafts, mindfulness and nature walks. The group participants will be working towards a John Muir Award, you could get yours too! Your role will involve helping to set up, support the running of the activities and packing up of the event. Time: Weekly 2 hour sessions. More role details and requirements can be found via bit.ly/3Qey8Jb If this role is for you, then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Jessica Mordain, via volunteering@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

SCRAmble Editor - Scottish Countryside Rangers' Association

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A new volunteer Editor for the Scottish Countryside Rangers' Association (SCRA) Magazine, SCRAmble is sought!

The current SCRAmble Editor will be stepping down at the AGM in April, so SCRA Council are now looking for a new Editor. With 3 editions a year, and working with a wonderful Designer, the Editing of SCRAmble is an excellent addition to any CV. You don't have to be a 'serving' Ranger in Scotland, but you do need to be someone who cares about Rangering in Scotland and knows people and places.

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In Depth Features. An index of articles about volunteering from CJS Focus editions dating back to 2005. Articles cover both participant and co-ordinator points of view. The adverts will most likely have closed for applications but the contact organisations can proof be useful. 

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CJS Focus on Volunteering in association with Chester Zoo published in February 2024

8 articles and 96 voluntary roles along with lots of volunteering opportunities across the UK so have a look through the regions for something you can get involved in.

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