JOB: Volunteer Ranger
BE4: 30-09-2026
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LOC: Durlston Country Park, Swanage, Dorset
PAY: All training provided, free on-site accommodation, uniform provided.
FOR: Dorset Council

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their skills and experience in conservation. Durlston Country Park is set in the beautiful countryside of Purbeck. It is a 320 acre National Nature Reserve on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site that contains SSSI calcareous grassland, wildflower meadows, downland and woodland. During the 1 month to 6 month placement you will work alongside the Rangers and other volunteers on a variety of tasks across the park, including wildlife surveys, visitor engagement and habitat work. Dates are negotiable between October - March. Time: 9am - 5pm weekdays. For further information or an informal discussion please contact Hannah Hastings, 01929 424443 durlston@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

JOB: Voluntary Reserves Team Assistant
BE4: 18-09-2026 23.59
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LOC: Doddiscombsleigh, nr Exeter, Devon
PAY: Accommodation provided. Formal training courses for use of chainsaw, use of brushcutters, outdoor first aid.
FOR: Devon Wildlife Trust

Devon Wildlife Trust aims to restore nature on a large scale across land and sea, creating connected habitats where wildlife can thrive and people can experience and protect the natural world. Its nature reserves play a vital role by safeguarding rare species and habitats, supporting wildlife connectivity across landscapes, and demonstrating best practice in habitat restoration. As a volunteer on a DWT nature reserve, you will help deliver this vision while living in comfortable accommodation surrounded by nature! Volunteers typically commit to one year, contributing 4 or 5 days a week. For more information and to apply, please visit: Voluntary Reserves Team Assistant, Accommodation Provided | Devon Wildlife Trust Volunteering

JOB: Social Media Officer
BE4: 20-09-2026
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LOC: Devon
PAY: Free entry to DRST courses + additional training
FOR: Devon Rural Skills Trust

The Devon Rural Skills Trust is looking for a volunteer Social Media Officer to join our committee and help promote the Trust and the traditional skills we work to preserve. You will be responsible for managing our Facebook and Instagram pages, aiming to publish at least one post each week showcasing our courses, events, trainees, instructors and activities. You will also attend our bi-monthly committee meetings and contribute to the wider development of the Trust. Ideally, you will have some experience with social media and a genuine interest in rural skills, traditional crafts and what we do. Most importantly, we are looking for someone enthusiastic, reliable and keen to help us reach new audiences. This is a voluntary role and a great opportunity to become more involved in a growing charity. Time: 1 hr a week + bi monthly committee meetings. Interested? Email chair@drst.uk with a brief introduction and tell us why you would like to get involved.