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JOB: Up Skill, Down Dale - Youth Volunteering Programme
BE4: 01-04-2024
IV:
LOC: Yorkshire Dales
PAY: Training
FOR: Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority

We are now recruiting! Are you aged 18 to 29 and want to learn new skills to help you begin a career in the environment? Do you enjoy being in nature and are keen to improve your knowledge and understanding of what you can do to help it? Do you want to join a year long supported programme with other like-minded people to explore a range of exciting volunteering and training opportunities with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA)? Our Up Skill, Down Dale (USDD) programme will support you on your journey through a varied program of practical environmental action task days developing your awareness, skills and confidence as we go. We will provide you with an insight into the different job roles, the people and organisations behind them, and offer encouragement on your route to employment or further volunteering in the sector through experiences, training and career development opportunities. The USDD group meet one Saturday a month, in different areas of the Yorkshire Dales and carry out practical conservation tasks. Our first wave of recruitment is open until 1st April 2024. For more information: https://c-js.co.uk/3ysxX32

JOB: Trustee
BE4: 12-04-2024 9am
IV:
LOC: Stirling
PAY:
FOR: Greenspace Scotland

Are you passionate about greenspace? Would you like to help shape the work of greenspace Scotland?  We have exciting opportunities for four new Trustees to support the governance and strategic leadership of our organisation. Suitable for experienced or first-time trustees, you will be joining a supportive and welcoming Board. We are seeking diversity in experience, thinking and background. If you could contribute to our future please find out more on our website.

JOB: Lifeline Foster Carer
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Home-Based
PAY:
FOR: Cats Protection Lifeline

3 hours per day. Volunteering as a cat fosterer for our Lifeline service is a great way to give cats whose families are fleeing domestic abuse a loving, temporary home, until they can be reunited with their owner. We’re currently looking for Lifeline fosterers across England, Wales and Scotland. By fostering with Lifeline, you’ll be helping us to support someone in need of a temporary home for their cat. We’ll cover all costs so all you need to do is provide a loving home for your foster cat and send us lots of photos so we can give their owner updates. Fostering with our service is completely confidential, so you won’t actually know anything about the owner and they also won’t know your identity either. All communication goes through our dedicated Lifeline team to maintain anonymity. Please contact lifelineeastanglia@cats.org.uk 03000120283.

JOB: Waterway Restoration Volunteers
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Nationally
PAY: Volunteers will receive inductions and training where appropriate on equipment and tasks they may be required to cover
FOR: Inland Waterways Association

IWA is supported through a number of branches and trusts who are mostly volunteers around the country, these hard working passionate teams are supported by a skeleton paid team. Each group will be concentrating on different roles to keep their local waterway open or working on restoring areas to get them open You could be undertaking anything form local litter picks including on the banks or with grappling hooks from into water from the bank. To building new bridges, rebuilding lock chambers, conservation work, clearing vegetation and scrub, depending upon the season. Driving diggers and dumpers using brick saws or manual tools. To get involved as a volunteer go to https://waterways.org.uk/support/ways-to-get-involved/volunteer IWA has some specialist groups under their Waterway Recovery Group who run weekend camps as well as week long summer camps throughout the country to assist the local restoration groups contact volunteer@waterways.org.uk for more detail.

JOB: Volunteers
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Various
PAY:
FOR: Sustrans

Volunteers are what makes Sustrans special. They help look after their local communities by engaging with schools, supporting wildlife conservation, caring for the National Cycle Network and much more. Sustrans volunteers are helping create happier and healthier lives for everyone. We'd love your help too. Take a look at our website for current opportunities - Volunteer - Sustrans.org.uk Can’t find a volunteering opportunity in your area? Take a look at our quick ways to volunteer and ways to get involved pages.

JOB: Marine Assistant Voluntary Placement
BE4: 30-04-2024
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LOC: Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre, Kimmeridge, Dorset
PAY: Work experience in marine engagement and running a visitor centre. In-house training in health and safety, marine species identification, marine education and awareness, leading and delivering school and public talks and events.
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. 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: Outdoor Engagement Assistant
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Stover Country Park
PAY: Relevant training, on-going support and out of pocket expenses.
FOR: Stover Country Park, Devon County Council

Support the Community Engagement Officer in the preparation and delivery of outdoor hands-on environmental activities across Stover Country Park and in the community as part of the Restoring Stover Park Project. Time Commitment: 1 day a week dependent on activity programme. For more information: volunteer or contact us at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk or 07971797658. Made possible with Heritage Lottery Fund.

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

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

JOB: British Dragonfly Monitoring Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Stover Country Park
PAY: Training from a Dragonfly expert, BDS membership, out of pocket expenses.
FOR: Stover Country Park, Devon County Council

Are you aged 16-25 years old and living near to Stover Country Park? Gain more knowledge and experience in identification and monitoring skills in the field with an expert and help us survey our Dragonfly population. One Sunday a month between May-September. For more information: volunteer or contact us at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk or 07971797658. Made possible with Heritage Lottery Fund and support of British Dragonfly Society.

JOB: Volunteer Day Maker
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Winkworth Arboretum, Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU8 4AD
PAY: Full training provided, travel expenses paid, benefits include: work satisfaction, meeting new people, enjoying time outside, learning more about Winkworth - the only arboretum in National Trust, gain life & work skills
FOR: National Trust

Whilst construction works are still ongoing, your role will be key to helping visitors navigate the arboretum and make the most of their visit. You will be part of the team ensuring every element of a visitor’s time with us is perfect. Specifically, you will: Provide warm welcomes to all visitors. Help visitors navigate the site. Promote the National Trust as a charity alongside our conservation messages. Help with fundraising - Keep the site safe by helping with facilities checks, litter picking, cleaning signage and monitoring the car park. Know and follow the health & safety and evacuation procedures for the site. Develop a good knowledge of Winkworth to assist visitors As we near the completion of works and our opening in July 2024, you will have the opportunity to undertake upskill training and specialise in different areas of operations onsite. No set time commitment, we just ask that your commitment is regular, whether that's 1-2 times a week or 1-2 times a month. Please contact Lauren Bailey-Barber, lauren.baileybarber@nationaltrust.org.uk 01784432891.

JOB: Volunteer Dog Ranger
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Finchampstead Ridges & Simon's Wood, Wellingtonia Avenue, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG45 6AE
PAY: Full training provided, travel expenses paid, benefits include: work satisfaction, meeting new people, enjoying time outside, learning more about Finchampstead, gain life & work skills
FOR: National Trust

Walking your regular routes around Finchampstead Ridges & Simon's Wood, being a visible presence of best practice in dog walking on National Trust sites. Engaging with other dog walkers in a friendly, chatty manner, and encouraging responsible dog walking whilst educating dog walkers on National Trust’s Canine Code. Offering and handing out poop bags. Recommending and encouraging the use of leads, especially around wildlife and during bird nesting season. Learning about walks around the site, including suitability and accessibility and helping to orientate visitors. Bringing concerns or comments from the dog walking community to the attention of the property team. No set time commitment, we just ask that your commitment is regular, whether that's 1-2 times a week or 1-2 times a month. Please contact Lauren Bailey-Barber, lauren.baileybarber@nationaltrust.org.uk 01784432891.

JOB: Volunteer Day Maker
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Runnymede, Windsor Road, Old Windsor, Surrey, SL4 2JL
PAY: Full training provided, travel expenses paid, benefits include: work satisfaction, meeting new people, enjoying time outside, learning more about Runnymede & Ankerwycke, gain life & work skills
FOR: National Trust

Provide warm welcomes to all visitors. Help visitors navigate the site. Promote the National Trust as a charity alongside our conservation messages. Help with fundraising. Keep the site safe by helping with facilities checks, litter picking, cleaning signage and monitoring the car park. Know and follow the health & safety and evacuation procedures for the site. Develop a good knowledge of Runnymede to assist visitors. No set time commitment, we just ask that your commitment is regular, whether that's 1-2 times a week or 1-2 times a month. Please contact Lauren Bailey-Barber, lauren.baileybarber@nationaltrust.org.uk

01784432891

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

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

JOB: Nestbox Installer
BE4: 31-12-2024
IV:
LOC: Milton Keynes
PAY:
FOR: Save Our Swifts

Swift nestboxes need to be at gutter height on a 2 storey house, so ladder proficiency and insurance is essential. Householders are prepared to pay a nominal fee, say £25 per house. Time 3hrs/week. Please contact Paul Dubery, paul.dubery@btinternet.com 07785950594.

JOB: Volunteer Dog Ranger
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Runnymede, Windsor Road, Old Windsor, Surrey, SL4 2JL
PAY: Full training provided, travel expenses paid, benefits include: work satisfaction, meeting new people, enjoying time outside, learning more about Runnymede & Ankerwycke, gain life & work skills
FOR: National Trust

Walking your regular routes around Runnymede & Ankerwycke, being a visible presence of best practice in dog walking on National Trust sites. Engaging with other dog walkers in a friendly, chatty manner, and encouraging responsible dog walking whilst educating dog walkers on National Trust’s Canine Code. Offering and handing out poop bags. Recommending and encouraging the use of leads, especially around wildlife and during bird nesting season. Learning about walks around the site, including suitability and accessibility and helping to orientate visitors. Bringing concerns or comments from the dog walking community to the attention of the property team. No set time commitment, we just ask that your commitment is regular, whether that's 1-2 times a week or 1-2 times a month. Please contact Lauren Bailey-Barber, lauren.baileybarber@nationaltrust.org.uk 01784432891.

JOB: Volunteer Ranger
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: London Borough of Hounslow
PAY:
FOR: Lampton Services

As the Countryside Team of Lampton Services we manage a number of parks across the London Borough of Hounslow, at these sites we run a number of conservation groups undertaking work across the sites including litter picking, scrub clearance, bulb planting and meadow scything. We are always looking for additional volunteers to join us or people looking to undertake work experience within the conservation sector. Time: 2-5 hours per week. To find out more information or if you have any questions please email countryside@hounslow.gov.uk

JOB: Residential Kitchen Crew for Children's Camp
BE4: 30-06-2024
IV:
LOC: Orpington
PAY: We pay for full food hygiene (level 2) and safeguarding training, and cover the cost of all activities, food and board during your time volunteering with us
FOR: Free to be Kids

1 week of onsite, residential volunteering, in either easter or summer 2024. Free to Be run adventurous, nature based residentials to give vulnerable young people a space to have fun and to feel invited and accepted. Our Kitchen Crew volunteers ensure that our adventures are possible by creating nutritious meals for the children, running cooking workshops for the young people and you also have the option to go out on the activities too! You’ll spend your 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. For more information, please contact Amy Nagle, Free to Be Kids, amy.nagle@freetobekids.org.uk

07828843733.

JOB: Residential Driver for Children's Camp
BE4: 30-06-2024
IV:
LOC: Orpington
PAY: We pay for full minibus and safeguarding training, and cover the cost of all activities, food and board during your time volunteering with us
FOR: Free to be Kids

1 week of onsite, residential volunteering, in either easter or summer 2024. Free to Be run adventurous, nature based residentials to give vulnerable young people a space to have fun and to feel invited and accepted. Our Driver volunteers are integral in making our projects work! As many of our young people would be unable to get to a central meeting point, we go and pick them all 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 and unsurprisingly, when asked to draw a picture to summarise their week at Free to Be, many of the children have the minibus as a key feature! For more information, please contact Amy Nagle, Free to Be Kids, amy.nagle@freetobekids.org.uk 07828843733.

JOB: Residential Children's Group Leader
BE4: 30-06-2024
IV:
LOC: Orpington
PAY: We pay for full safeguarding training, and cover the cost of all activities, food and board during your time volunteering with us
FOR: Free to be Kids

1 week of onsite, residential volunteering, in either easter or summer 2024. Free to Be run adventurous, nature based residentials to give vulnerable young people a space to have fun, feel invited and feel accepted. You’ll be meeting animals at the farm, paddling on the beach for the first time, playing football, and camping out under the stars. These activities are all carefully designed to broaden horizons and build their self-confidence, resilience, and trust in others. As a Group Leader, you’ll gain invaluable experience working with a dynamic range of 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 help empower a group of young people from a variety of underprivileged backgrounds, showcasing their individual spirits through inclusivity and togetherness. You’ll be there to help them to discover how brilliant they are, and teach them to be proud of themselves as they explore and grow. For more information, please contact Amy Nagle, Free to Be Kids, amy.nagle@freetobekids.org.uk 07828843733.

JOB: Schools On Reserves Leader (Outdoor Education)
BE4: 21-07-2024
IV:
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 keen to learn new skills and try something different? If YES, come and join our Learning team and help us inspire the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts! We are looking for volunteers that are confident and willing to learn the skills needed to deliver our engaging, hands-on lessons to visiting schools. Typical activities we’ll ask you to deliver include minibeast hunting, pond dipping and bird watching. Support and training will be provided but we are looking for volunteers who are: 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: Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Enfield
PAY:
FOR: Meridian One Community Garden

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

JOB: Volunteer Officer
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Stave Hill Ecology Park
PAY: Free training tailored to your needs and interests, supervision and career development, travel expenses reimbursed.
FOR: The Conservation Volunteers

Gain valuable experience in the conservation sector from professional countryside managers and ecologists within a beautiful nature reserve in South London. At Stave Hill Ecology Park, you will be carrying out habitat creation and management projects, survey and monitoring tasks. Experience not necessary, training given. A fantastic opportunity to learn site management techniques, practical conservation skills, and project management. Two days per week commitment required, for one year. You’ll be working with an established group of volunteers, and will have the opportunity to carry out your own research and projects. Volunteers will be attached to The Conservation Volunteers volunteer officer programme, and will be given full access to TCV training courses. Contact Rebeka Clark – r.clark@tcv.org.uk.

JOB: Volunteer Officer
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Dulwich Upper Woods
PAY: Free training tailored to your needs and interests, supervision and career development, travel expenses reimbursed.
FOR: The Conservation Volunteers

Gain valuable experience in woodland management and community engagement within a beautiful nature reserve in South London. At Dulwich Upper Wood, you will be carrying out habitat management, working with volunteer teams and developing and assisting with community events and school activities. Experience not necessary, full training will be given. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn site management techniques, practical conservation skills, and project management. Two days per week commitment required, for one year. You’ll be working with an established group of volunteers, and will have the opportunity to carry out your own research and projects. Volunteers will be attached to The Conservation Volunteers volunteer officer programme, and will be given full access to TCV training courses. Contact Michael Williams 07740899594 or michael.williams@tcv.org.uk.

JOB: Outdoor Education & Community Events Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Edmonton, London
PAY: Travel expenses, various training courses i.e. safeguarding, project leadership, risk assessment & first aid.
FOR: The Conservation Volunteers

TCV Meridian One Community Garden is looking for outdoor education and community events volunteers. The garden hosts regular visits from local primary schools, who engage in sessions based on food growing, habitats and wellbeing. Throughout the year, we also run seasonal, weekend and evening workshops. These can be anything from family arts and crafts events and wellbeing workshops to wildflower and invertebrate identification sessions. Volunteers will need to be enthusiastic about outdoor education and bringing communities together through a love for nature. You will be required to help set up, run, and pack down outdoor activities and events. No previous experience required, just a willingness to get stuck in and learn! You can apply for either role, or both. A DBS check will be required for working with children. Time: 6 months minimum. Please contact TCV Meridian One Community Garden, rebecca.herniman@tcv.org.uk 07483050762.

JOB: Wildlife Volunteer
BE4: 31-08-2024
IV: --
LOC: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
PAY: Hands on experience with British wildlife, training and support provided.
FOR: Folly Wildlife Rescue

Volunteering opportunities for wildlife care available, working within our wildlife hospital cleaning and feeding a variety of British wildlife species including hedgehogs and small mammals, pigeons, garden birds, water fowl and more! Prior experience is not essential but an interest in wildlife and the natural world is key! Full training will be given on hospital protocols and animal handling. Minimum commitment of 4 hours per week minimum 3 months. Please contact Pru Scudder, pru@follywildliferescue.org.uk 07511899496.

JOB: Volunteer Officer
BE4: 20-06-2024
IV:
LOC: Waltham Forest
PAY: £5 travel per day, access to TCV staff training
FOR: The Conservation Volunteers

Become a volunteer officer with The Conservation Volunteers today and get a head start in your career in conservation. We’re looking for people passionate about the natural world who are keen to develop the skills & experience required to deliver practical conservation tasks and lead groups. Our Volunteer Officers are often recruited for paid ad-hoc work & longer-term employment with TCV if they show the skill and commitment required and get access to a whole range of benefits including paid travel expenses, our online training platform and in person TCV staff training modules. 5-10 hours per week. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in then call 07740899645 or email gg-waltham-forest@tcv.org.uk today!

JOB: Trustee - Events Management
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Welwyn, Herts and home-based
PAY:
FOR: CPRE Hertfordshire

Do you enjoy coordinating events that help bring people together in common cause? Come join our Trustee board – we’re looking to add a new Trustee to provide leadership for our charity’s events-related activities. We are a long-standing environmental charity, campaigning to protect and promote the Hertfordshire countryside for everyone to value and enjoy. We have an active, strong and diverse board, but we want to grow our presence via external events. Avg 3 hours per week. Find out more here.

JOB: Chairman
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Welwyn, Herts and home-based
PAY:
FOR: CPRE Hertfordshire

Are you an experienced leader with a desire to take on something new this year? Consider becoming the next Chairman of our small environmental charity. For 95 years we've been campaigning to protect and promote the Hertfordshire countryside for everyone to value and enjoy. As Chairman you'll lead the Board of Trustees, provide overall direction for the charity's operations, advocate for our campaign priorities, and help us reach more people and communities right across the County. Avg 6 - 8 hours per week. Find out more on our website and please get in touch for an exploratory conversation.

JOB: Senior Planning Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Welwyn, Herts and home-based
PAY:
FOR: CPRE Hertfordshire

Are you a Planning professional who's retired or working part-time? Come join our volunteer team, and apply your knowledge and expertise in our friendly charity. You'll be helping to research and respond to the most significant development proposals across Hertfordshire. Typically, the salient issues may include designated protected land such as the Green Belt or AONB, and issues pertaining to landscape character, transport, water, biodiversity, heritage assets, and best and most versatile agricultural land. The role requires just a few hours each week at home or in our Welwyn office, and offers plenty of flexibility to fit around your other commitments. Avg 2 - 3 hours per week. Find out more here.

JOB: Stables Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Carisbrooke Castle, Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XY
PAY: Training and travel costs
FOR: English Heritage

Come and join the best volunteer neighbourhood around – our Stables team at Carisbrooke Castle! You will help care for our team of donkeys, supporting with stable and field management and assisting with public talks and demonstrations. Completion of Donkey Welfare Training, including Donkey Care Levels 1 & 2. You can also expect recognition and appreciation for your contributions, reimbursement of reasonable travel costs, support to develop your skills further and a warm welcome on joining this fun team! Time: Flexible, voluntary. If this sounds like the role for you, please contact volunteer.enquiries@english-heritage.org.uk.

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

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

JOB: Garden Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR
PAY: Training and travel costs
FOR: English Heritage

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

JOB: Surrey Countryside Partnerships: Voluntary Countryside Management Training Placements
BE4:
IV:
LOC: Based at Caterham, Surrey (Downlands Partnership) or Epsom, Surrey (Lower Mole Partnership), but required to work/travel across the partnerships' area which covers north/northeast/west Surrey and into Croydon, Sutton & Kingston areas.
PAY: Formal training courses can be funded/offered as required (e.g. brushcutter use). Support with travel expenses can be discussed.
FOR: Surrey Countryside Partnerships, hosted by Surrey County Council

Gain a wide range of practical conservation experience working to maintain & restore a diverse range of habitats, in particular chalk grassland, woodlands and heathland. You would be joining in on scheduled volunteer task days, gaining essential on-the-job experience learning about targeted countryside/rare habitat management practices, helping to prepare for tasks, carpentry and opportunities to work with our Downlands Partnership conservation grazing service (stock moves, animal welfare). We work closely with volunteers of all ages, plus school & corporate groups, so excellent communication skills are required & you need to be able to work confidently as part of a small busy team. Physically demanding at times and involves working outdoors in all weathers. Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle essential. An ideal first voluntary training placement during/post countryside management studies. Principally weekdays; we can be flexible on placement duration and number of working days per week. Please email your interest and outline CV to: countrysidepartnershipsteam@surreycc.gov.uk. Find out more about our work: www.surreycc.gov.uk/surreycountrysidepartnerships.

JOB: Residential Volunteering Opportunities
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
LOC: RSPB Dungeness
PAY: Training can be available for 6 month placement
FOR: RSPB

We have an opportunity for you to live and breathe this wonderful reserve. Accommodation is free to all residential volunteers and we are open to people looking to stay for 1-4 weeks, 1-2 months or 6-12 months to get the most out of their time on the reserve. We have a variety of roles available from visitor experience to practical conservation. The 6 month role is aimed at people looking to enter the field. Whichever role you would prefer to do, we can guarantee you will be immersed in this fantastic reserve with much of the reserve to yourself once the main gates are closed each evening. This role will suit anyone who only has a week or two spare and wants to try something different in a very special place. For more information and to apply: Residential on Reserve (6-12 months): https://c-js.co.uk/43ke0Za. Residential on Reserve (1-4 weeks): https://c-js.co.uk/44KWJJU. Residential on Reserve (1-2 months): https://c-js.co.uk/44u3Qqb.

JOB: Heritage Hub Group Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
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. Volunteering | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk).

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

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

JOB: Guided Walk Leader/Support
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
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. Volunteering | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk).

JOB: Meeting and Greeting Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
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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. Volunteering | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk).

JOB: Park Maintenance Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
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. Volunteering | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk).

JOB: Friends Volunteer Roles (Various)
BE4: Ongoing
IV:
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: Treasurer Trustee
BE4: 01-04-2024
IV:
LOC: Oxfordshire
PAY:
FOR: FarmAbility

FarmAbility is based in Oxfordshire and works alongside adults with learning disabilities and autism (our co-farmers) so that they can lead a more purposeful life; work outdoors, try new things in a supportive environment, make new friends and develop new skills and confidence. We are a person centred organisation and we focus on our co-farmers abilities not their disabilities. We are looking for someone who is able to provide a financial perspective to our CEO and Chair, including the encouragement of cost control and value for money, as we look to expand our activities. Experience and skills would include: knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management; good financial analysis skills, and; an ability to communicate clearly. Time: 1 or 2 days per month. Please contact Coralie Hopwood, coralie@farmability.org.uk.

JOB: Drystone Waller Volunteer
BE4: 06-06-2024
IV:
LOC: Ilam Park and surrounding area, Peak District
PAY: Expenses covered up to 40 miles
FOR: National Trust

Do you have some knowledge and experience of Dry Stone Walling? If so, we need you! Come and join our regular Wednesday volunteering group and help repair dry stone walls across the White Peak estate. We’re looking for someone with previous experience of dry stone walling, looking for a way to use those skills to support the work we do. Someone who’s available on Wednesdays, and who’s reasonably fit and loves being outdoors. Please click here to apply, or email peakdistrictvolunteers@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

JOB: Various Volunteering Opportunities
BE4:
IV:
LOC: Huntingdonshire
PAY:
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: Wigan Conservation Volunteer
BE4: 05-08-2024
IV:
LOC: Lancashire
PAY: Training, travel expenses
FOR: The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside

Our conservation volunteers get stuck in with a variety of practical conservation tasks such as path work, fencing, coppicing and wetland work on sites in the Wigan area. Volunteers need to be enthusiastic with a reasonable level of physical fitness. Work parties run Tuesday-Friday, everyone is welcome and full training and supervision are given by LWT staff. Time, 1 day per week. To find out more please e-mail volunteer@lancswt.org.uk 01772 318374.

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

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

JOB: Volunteer Ranger
BE4:
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LOC: Nature reserves across Sheffield and Rotherham
PAY: Training, expenses and patrol kit are provided
FOR: Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust

Do you love talking to people and have a passion for looking after your local green space? We’re looking for a dedicated team of Volunteer Rangers to patrol our busiest sites. You will be responsible for talking to visitors about how to look after the site, monitoring the site's condition, recording visitors and completing patrol reports. If you have a well-behaved dog who is comfortable walking on a lead who could join you on a patrol, please let us know. This is a very flexible role and can be done at any time. This role will involve volunteering on your own. Time: 4 hours/ 2 patrols a month. We have a number of reserves with Volunteer Ranger teams, so please contact volunteering@wildsheffield.com to find out more and arrange a visit.

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

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

JOB: Assistant Forest Schools Leader
BE4: 31-03-2024
IV:
LOC: Scottish Borders
PAY: Induction training, travel expenses
FOR: Instinctively Wild CIC

Are you Instinctively Wild? We are looking for enthusiastic people that have a love for being out in nature and helping others to find joy it too. We are looking for adults to assist on Forest School and Eco-therapy programs in the Scottish Borders. These take place in the week and at weekends, it is up to you when you would like to volunteer. No experience necessary, full induction training given and travel expenses. As we are working with vulnerable groups, we always meet perspective volunteers first then take an application form, references and a PVG (Police Check). Ideally you will be based in the Scottish Borders, or the Lothians. Time: 6 hrs, one or two days a week. Please get in touch for a Volunteer Induction booklet. Pete Carthy pcarthy@instinctivelywild.co.uk 07555445605.

JOB: Outdoor Education Assistant
BE4: 23-06-2024
IV:
LOC: Falkirk / Stirlingshire
PAY: Training & expenses provided.
FOR: Under the Trees

We are Under the Trees, an outdoor education charity based near Falkirk, Scotland. We are looking for people who want to get involved in outdoor education and working with children on play-based activities. We aim to provide an enriching volunteering experience and we offer our volunteers in-house training, incentives, personal development plans and a dedicated Volunteer Development Officer to assist you during your time with us. We work on-site in locations around the Falkirk and Stirling areas, such as Muiravonside Country Park and Callendar Park. Our Outdoor Education Assistant role is varied and includes helping our experienced staff to deliver play, school, weekend events and birthday parties. It's a great opportunity to develop new outdoor learning and 'Play Ranger' skills, including designing and delivering outdoor activities for all ages. Time: 4-8+ hours a month. Please contact Fraser McMillan, fraser@underthetrees.co.uk 07305051749.

JOB: Schools Volunteer
BE4: 26-07-2024
IV:
LOC:
PAY: Training and travel expenses
FOR: Sustrans Scotland

I Bike is a successful project delivered by Sustrans, enabling more people to choose cycling, walking and wheeling instead of the car. As a volunteer, you would support your I Bike Officer with outdoor activities for pupils at local schools. You might be helping with led walks and bike rides, scooter sessions, safety checking bikes, teaching beginner cyclists and more. You don’t need any cycling experience; we’re looking for people who enjoy being outside and helping children and young people to learn new skills and become more active. We currently operate I Bike in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen*, Dumfries*, Edinburgh & Lothians, East Dunbartonshire, Fort William and Perth*. *In these areas we also have volunteering opportunities with adults cycling and walking groups. You will receive mentoring and training and please talk to us about any specific requirements we can help you with in order to enable you to volunteer. Please contact Annie Cousins, ibikevolunteering@sustrans.org.uk or apply online at https://www.sustrans.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer.

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

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

JOB: Marine Conservation Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
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LOC: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders
PAY: Training will be provided
FOR: Berwickshire Marine Reserve

This is an excellent opportunity for applicants to gain interdisciplinary experience while working with a unique marine conservation charity. Our volunteers will be an integral part of the BMR team ensuring delivery on our programme of events and supporting our Project Officer undertaking a variety of citizen science projects to engage our local community in robust data collection. Please email info@berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk 01890 752509.

JOB: Residential Conservation Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: RSPB Saltholme
PAY: Accommodation (including utility bills), appropriate machinery and vehicle training will be provided.
FOR: RSPB

We are looking for enthusiastic residential volunteers to join our friendly reserve team. You will be volunteering at the North East's flagship reserve helping key species such as common tern, avocet, lapwing, sand martin, bearded tit, bittern and so much more. As a residential volunteer, you will undertake all aspects of practical habitat management, survey and monitoring, estate management and species protection, and will be able to develop essential skills and experience necessary for a career in wildlife conservation. Time: Preferably 6 months. For more information or to apply, email matthew.scarborough@rspb.org.uk or click here.

JOB: Countryside Ranger Immersive Volunteer
BE4: 27-03-2024
IV: --
LOC: South Devon Coast and Countryside, based at Salcombe.
PAY:
FOR: National Trust

If you have a passion to help protect our landscape and wild places and want to develop skills in Conservation Management then volunteer to become part of our team of friendly, dedicated Rangers at South Devon Coast and Countryside. Time: Max. 3 days per week. Full details and application form: https://c-js.co.uk/3vmucOq

JOB: Education Traineeship
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Hertfordshire
PAY: Full training with Celtic Harmony. Volunteer in a growing education charity. Develop skills in a unique field of work combining creative and practical skills to gain external training and accreditation where necessary. Follow a personal development traini
FOR: Celtic Harmony

Apply for a Volunteer Education Traineeship today! Do you have an interest in Prehistory? Are you wondering what it’s like to work in outdoor education? The Volunteer Education Traineeship is giving 3 participants the opportunity to gain outdoor education experience at Celtic Harmony Camp. You will have a logbook and will observe, assist and be observed leading a range of activities from different Stone to Iron Age formal education days. Trainees will be briefed on risk assessments, operations procedures, lesson plans and scripts before shadowing an educator. You will gain primitive skills, such as friction fire lighting and flint knapping and work with a friendly and passionate team. Time: 2+ days per week. More information: https://c-js.co.uk/49R6VmJ

JOB: Conservation Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Celtic Harmony Camp, Brickendon, Hertfordshire
PAY: Safety training provided as necessary
FOR: Celtic Harmony

Perfect if you are looking for a regular volunteering opportunity in a natural environment, join our volunteer team as they work to maintain Celtic Harmony Camp. Varied conservation activities include woodland management, wattle fencing, working on the herb garden and more! Flexible hours: join us on Monday or Thursday when suits you. Gain skills and work with a friendly and passionate team. No prior experience needed, just an enthusiasm for outdoor work and weather appropriate clothing! Time: 1-2 days per week. More information: https://c-js.co.uk/4a5e5nu

JOB: Nurturing Natural Connection Volunteer Officer
BE4: 31/03/24 5pm
IV: --
LOC: Cumbernauld (Cumbernauld Living Landscape)
PAY: First Aid training qualification and opportunity to attend courses on Project Leadership, Safeguarding, Risk Assessment and other training relevant to the specific role. Branded clothing (T-shirt and fleece/jacket), trousers and footwear. We will also cov
FOR: The Conservation Volunteers

Help deliver the vision of the Cumbernauld Living Landscape, to create, enhance, restore, and protect green and blue spaces in the town. Working with organisations and communities to reconnect with nature on their doorstep, creating a resilient Cumbernauld for people and wildlife to flourish. Seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for conservation and helping others, who are looking to develop their skills, that wish to gain experience in the sector or, who are wanting to make a difference. By giving your time to become a Volunteer Officer you’ll be helping reach communities and improve greenspaces for people and nature. There will be a wide range of projects you will have the opportunity to shadow to get a broad range of experience during your time. These include helping to conduct surveys for garden escapees and Invasive Non-Native Species deliver taster sessions, guided walks, and more. Time: 2 to 3 days a week. Please email d.meechan@tcv.org.uk

JOB: Playground Kiosk Support
BE4: 19-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: WWT Martin Mere
PAY: Training, access to all WWT sites, discount in the shop
FOR: WWT

Our playground kiosk is an essential part of the trading team at WWT and provides a much-needed break space for our visitors during a fun day out. By being the friendly face behind the kiosk and providing excellent customer service, you can help make a family’s day go from good to brilliant. Not only will you helping families, by making the kiosk to run as smoothly and as safely as possible, you will be creating an area where visitors can spend money. Every ice-cream or drink sold generates much needed income for WWT that goes straight into our world leading wetland conservation. Time: 5hr/week. Please go to https://c-js.co.uk/43mJcbJ for more information and to apply, or email volunteering@wwt.org.uk for any questions.

JOB: Scottish Dolphin Centre Residential Volunteer & Guide
BE4: 01-04-2024 10am
IV: --
LOC: Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay, Moray IV32 7PJ
PAY: Free onsite accommodation in an area of outstanding natural beauty, £35 weekly food budget per person, extensive training
FOR: Whale and Dolphin Conservation

We are looking for dedicated residential volunteers to join our team at WDC’s Scottish Dolphin Centre. The Visitor Centre and volunteer accommodation is based in a beautiful location adjacent to a reserve at the mouth of the river Spey where it meets the North Sea. The largest bottlenose dolphins in the world can be seen feeding regularly along with ospreys, seals, the occasional otter and a huge variety of other wildlife. Deliver a fun and high-quality visitor experience through interpretation, tours and events at WDC’s Scottish Dolphin Centre to help raise awareness of the work of Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Support the SDC Education Coordinator to deliver the WDC Education Programme through talks, outdoor learning and workshops. Support the WDC Shorewatch Coordinator in data collection for the land based Shorewatch programme, and to assist in the support of Shorewatch volunteers at sites in the Moray Firth. Opportunities run: Position 1 – Start as soon as possible in April to Friday 30th August 2024. Position 2 - Tuesday 4th June to Friday 27th September 2024. Volunteering 5 days a week, including weekends. More information: https://c-js.co.uk/4aaZfM7

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

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

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

What's involved? Helping the ranger team with practical work to keep the countryside in great condition. Helping each visitor feel welcome and making suggestions so they have a safe and enjoyable day. Thinking about the needs of all visitors, including people with additional needs. Sharing what’s great about Castle Ward and helping people understand why we need to take care of special places. Helping monitor the condition of our paths and visitor routes so as many people as possible can access Castle Ward. Helping monitor wildlife nature and habitats and report any issues. Maintaining good relationships with people who share the land e.g. farm tenants and visitors. Time: One day per week. If you would like further information please email castleward.volunteering@nationaltrust.org.uk.

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

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

JOB: Mourne Mountain Ranger
BE4: 26-07-2024
IV: --
LOC: Mourne Mountains
PAY: Mileage can be covered up to 40 miles return journey
FOR: National Trust South Down

In the time that you spend as part of the pathwork team you will gain knowledge and skills that will help you on the way to a great experience. Some of the areas that you will be able to develop are: Principles of upland pathwork. Environmental Impact. Path assessment and survey. Path maintenance. Working practice. Tools and equipment. Materials and use. Defining path alignment. Containing path use. Bank and slope stabilisation. Restoring Vegetation. Health and Safety. Climate change. Flora and Fauna ID. One day per week. If you would like further information, please email mournes@nationaltrust.org.uk 

JOB: Murlough Ranger Volunteer
BE4: 26-07-2024
IV: --
LOC: Murlough Nature Reserve
PAY: Mileage can be covered up to 40 miles return journey
FOR: National Trust South Down

You will get a wide range of experience in managing different habitat types and learn about the day to day of looking after a historic Nature reserve which is open to visitors. As a volunteer you will be part of the Ranger team and learn new skills alongside existing staff and volunteers. There will be the opportunity to have access to on-site training, e.g. Wildflower ID and you will gain identification skills of our local wildlife. As part of the team you will also gain extensive knowledge in the use of hand tools and power tools such as strimmers, hedge cutters and mowers. Time: One day per week. If you would like further information please email mournes@nationaltrust.org.uk (for the Murlough Nature Reserve and Mourne Mountain Role).

JOB: Foulney Island Disturbance Volunteer
BE4: 01-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Roa Island, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria. LA13 0QL
PAY: Induction, training and travel expenses.
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Want to play a vital role helping monitor and protect beach-nesting birds? With your help we can protect the Foulney Island tern colony long into the future! During breeding season 1 April - 15 August, we need disturbance volunteers to help the seasonal warden. Nest disturbance by dogs is the main issue for the ground nesting birds on Foulney. This is unique opportunity to learn more about coastal wildlife and improve your ‘people person’ skills. Duties include regular patrols to ensure no dogs allowed on Foulney and minimize damage caused to bird habitats. Speaking to members of public about tern project. One day per week from 9am-3pm, although dependent on tide. Find out more information about this role here. If this role is for you, then we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Volunteering Coordinator, at volunteering@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk , quoting ‘CJSFIDV’.

JOB: EPIC Volunteer Officer Role
BE4: 26-07-2024
IV: --
LOC: Clackmannanshire
PAY: Training and support specific to the role; reasonable travel expenses; PPE; opportunities to build skills, knowledge and practical experience.
FOR: The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)

If you wish to explore a career in the conservation sector and are passionate about people and greenspaces, becoming a Volunteer Officer on our EPIC project might be just for you. The VO position gives you practical experience of supporting groups of volunteers and leading projects to improve green spaces. Additional training and support suitable to the role is provided while a Senior Project Officer oversees your development and training. Opportunities to shadow and learn from other members of staff within TCV Scotland are also encouraged. If you would like to support our EPIC volunteers in their practical conservation activities across Clackmannanshire, we’d love to hear from you. We run sessions to maintain and develop our path network as well as enhancing our greenspaces for wildlife and supporting community groups across the Wee County. Time: Regular, flexible 1 or 2 day a week commitment. To find out more information, please contact Clare.Johnstone@tcv.org.uk or call 07818 511658.

JOB: WWT Martin Mere Welcome Host
BE4: 30-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Martin Mere, L40 0TA
PAY: This position is entirely voluntary and is therefore unpaid.
FOR: WWT Martin Mere

We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to our world's problems. Together we will unlock their power - and help nature burst back to life. Because when wetlands flourish, all life will flourish. We lead the way, bring life and inspire connection. Welcome Hosts help us create a great first impression. They’re on hand to provide a warm welcome and help visitors make the most of their day at Martin Mere. You will engage with our visitors and meet people from all walks of life by getting a chance to show off your skills in customer service. You will help every visitor leave the centre with a deeper understanding of WWT and the work we do to save wetlands for wildlife and people. Time: One day per week - 10am to 4pm. We currently have opportunities available on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. For more information click here.

JOB: WWT Martin Mere Weekend Family Actives Assistant
BE4: 30-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Martin Mere, L40 0TA
PAY: This position is entirely voluntary and is therefore unpaid.
FOR: WWT Martin Mere

We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to our world's problems. Together we will unlock their power - and help nature burst back to life. Because when wetlands flourish, all life will flourish. We lead the way, bring life and inspire connection. At WWT we believe that the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close. You will be directly involved in shaping our visitors’ unforgettable experiences through your warm welcome, your interaction with them and the information that you provide. We need enthusiastic people to engage with our visitors and to help them to make a connection with wetlands through our activities. Time: We will mutually agree the hours that you can contribute. For more information click here.

JOB: WWT Martin Mere Maintenance Volunteer
BE4: 30-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Martin Mere, L40 0TA
PAY: This position is entirely voluntary and is therefore unpaid.
FOR: WWT Martin Mere

At WWT we believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. At our wetland centres we shape unforgettable experiences for our visitors to engage with wetland wildlife and learn more about our pioneering work to conserve wetlands and save species around the world. Maintaining and developing an award-winning wetland centre requires a lot of practical physical work to keep the centre looking in excellent condition, so we can continue to provide our visitors with a great day out and showcase our work to save wetlands for wildlife and people. In this role you will be providing regular support to the facilities team undertaking a range of hands-on practical tasks, playing a vital part in managing the site. Time: Hours to be agreed mutually. For more information click here.

JOB: WWT Martin Mere Membership and Retail Support
BE4: 30-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Martin Mere, L40 0TA
PAY: This position is entirely voluntary and is therefore unpaid.
FOR: WWT Martin Mere

At WWT we shape unforgettable experiences. We are a warm, welcoming and genuine charity that protects and restores Wetlands. WWT Martin Mere has 600 acres of amazing wetland scenery which is home a such an assortment of wildlife. We are looking for volunteers who can support our team in our Café and shop to ensure we offer excellent customer service to our visitors. By providing excellent customer care in our shop, you will be encouraging our visitors to support the wider conservation work of WWT. The money that is taken in retail is instrumental to the conservation work that WWT can afford to carry. Volunteers play a crucial role in saving wetlands for wildlife and people. Time: We will mutually agree the hours that you can contribute. For more information click here.

JOB: WWT Martin Mere Grounds & Gardening Voulnteer
BE4: 30-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Martin Mere, L40 0TA
PAY: This position is entirely voluntary and is therefore unpaid.
FOR: WWT Martin Mere

At WWT, we believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. At our wetland centres, we shape unforgettable experiences for our visitors to engage with wetland wildlife and learn more about our pioneering work to conserve wetlands and save species around the world. This role as a Grounds-Gardening volunteer, you will undertake a range of practical tasks, playing a vital part in managing the site and being a visible and a key point of contact for visitors. This requires a lot of practical physical work to keep the grounds looking in excellent condition so we can continue to provide our visitors with a great day out and showcase our work to save wetlands for wildlife and people. Volunteers play a crucial role in saving wetlands for wildlife and people. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to regular days a week, ideally over Mondays and Tuesdays. We will mutually agree the hours that you can contribute. For more information click here.

JOB: Education - Formal Learning Session Assitant
BE4: 30-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Martin Mere, L40 0TA
PAY: This position is entirely voluntary and is therefore unpaid.
FOR: WWT Martin Mere

At WWT, we believe that the best way for people to understand and ‘connect’ with wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close. You will be directly involved in shaping children’s unforgettable experiences through the warm welcome you give them, your interactions with them and the information that you provide. We need enthusiastic people to help deliver our education programmes to school groups and in doing so ensuring that they feel part of something amazing. What will you be doing? Helping out with school groups as appropriate. Leading selected guided learning sessions (session plans provided)/supporting education lead. Who are we looking for? You have experience in an educational setting. You are confident or experienced in delivering enquiry-based learning to school groups. Time: One or two days each week, 9.30am - 2pm. For more information click here.

JOB: WWT Martin Mere Canoe Safari
BE4: 30-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Martin Mere, L40 0TA
PAY: This position is entirely voluntary and is therefore unpaid.
FOR: WWT Martin Mere

We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to our world's problems. Together we will unlock their power - and help nature burst back to life. Because when wetlands flourish, all life will flourish! On the canoe safari, visitors can take to the water to see the wetlands and wildlife from a new perspective. Looking for valuable work experience to gain relevant skills or wanting to spend more time outdoors? Or both? You will assist with greeting our visitors with a warm welcome to canoe safari and assisting with the day-to-day operations you will be helping visitors enjoy a memorable experience every time they visit. Time: We will mutually agree the hours that you can contribute. For more information click here.

JOB: Monkey Sanctuary Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Looe, Cornwall
PAY: Accommodation / Food
FOR: Wild Futures

Wild Futures (Registered Charity 1102532) rescues and rehabilitates primates from the UK pet trade at our flagship project, The Monkey Sanctuary, in Looe, Cornwall. The Monkey Sanctuary is currently home to over thirty-five monkeys from five different species. Whilst our specialist primate caregivers are responsible for directly caring for the monkeys, we are looking for residential volunteers to come and help support us provide the very highest standards of care we take pride in. Tasks include enclosure cleaning; food prep; making enrichment items; gardening; and maintaining and cleaning the Sanctuary site. We are looking for short-term volunteers to join us for between 2 and 8 weeks throughout 2024. If you are interested in volunteering with us, or have any questions, please contact us via email: volunteer@wildfutures.org  We look forward to hearing from you!

SCRAmble Editor - Scottish Countryside Rangers' Association

Logo: SCRA

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. 

Please remember to contact only the organisation or person mentioned in the advert and please mention that you saw the advert with CJS.  Explanation of the headings here.

  

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.

Read it here

 

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