view across the straights to Anglesey (image: Isabella Saretti / pixabay)

Practical Workdays: Wales

Spend a day or more helping to manage an area, conserve a species, improve habitats; learn the necessary skills 'on the job' and help make a difference. All events are for one day unless otherwise specified. Also have a look at the Volunteer Opportunities  or Voluntary Organisations pages.


Organisations offering practical work days in Wales: this area covers all of Wales.

   

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Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

AONB@Anglesey.gov.uk

www.anglesey.gov.uk/planning-and-waste/countryside/areas-of-outstanding-natural-beauty-aonbs/

Cymdeithas Eryri / Snowdonia Society

Join our friendly teams in a wide range of conservation activities across the beautiful Eryri National Park, including footpath maintenance, invasive species management, tree and hedge planting, wildlife gardening, litter picking, protecting archaeological sites and more. We also offer accredited training sessions in various conservation skills.

Free accredited training

info@snowdonia-society.org.uk

www.snowdonia-society.org.uk

Denmark Farm Conservation Centre

Join our friendly volunteer team who manage the special 40 acre Nature Reserve at Denmark Farm, near to Lampeter in West Wales. Choose from a range of volunteering opportunities from; conservation and gardening to office work and becoming a charity Trustee. Every volunteer counts ~ helping us to help nature.

volunteer@denmarkfarm.org

www.denmarkfarm.org.uk

Elan Valley Trust

Volunteer in the Elan Valley!

We are looking for volunteers to help with conservation management projects including; - Peatland restoration projects - Bracken bruising in SSSI meadows - Scrub removal on glow-worm sites - Invasive species removal.

Out of pocket expenses paid.

volunteering@elanvalley.org.uk

elanvalley.org.uk/about/elan-valley-trust/

Gwent Wildlife Trust

There are many ways you can donate your skills and time to look after wildlife with us! Opportunities include species surveying, caring for nature reserves, plant identification, and shepherding! But it doesn't have to be all outdoors! You could find yourself making good use of your organisational, IT, administrative or financial skills too.

www.gwentwildlife.org/get-involved/volunteer

Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust

is the leading wildlife conservation charity in the county. Volunteers are vital to every aspect of our work, which includes regular nature reserve work parties, wildlife surveys, engaging with members of the public and much more.  Visit the website, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.  To find out more about volunteering with MWT please email

vols@montwt.co.uk

www.montwt.co.uk

North Wales Wildlife Trust

As well as helping local wildlife, you can meet new people; keep fit; learn new skills; share your experiences; increase your knowledge of wildlife conservation and of course, enjoy yourself! Whether you can spare a whole day or a few hours, the time you give makes a huge difference.

www.northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk/take-action/volunteer

Penllergare Trust

Join our friendly, dedicated team of woodland volunteers helping this exciting project to protect and promote Penllergare Valley Woods as an essential historic and recreational space for Swansea. Learn new outdoor practical skills, understand woodland conservation and heritage management, enjoy the great outdoors, get your hands dirty!

www.penllergare.org/volunteer/

Radnorshire Wildlife Trust

Whether you want to do practical work on our many reserves, engage with visitors about our rare wildlife or support us in the office we have a role for you. We appreciate all the support our volunteers give because we know our work would not be possible without them!

www.rwtwales.org/Get%20Involved/volunteer

Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales

With hundreds of committed volunteers we are achieving great things and, with your help, we can do so much more. Each volunteer makes a big difference in looking after the precious places around South and West Wales. Get involved – protect wildlife, have fun, and meet people who share your interests!

www.welshwildlife.org/get-involved/volunteer