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Voluntary Opportuntities: Community and Volunteers

Community and Volunteers vacancies: projects looking at community involvement and countryside volunteer management.


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JOB: Management Team Member
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Andover, Hampshire
PAY:
FOR: Andover Trees United

Would you like to help guide meaningful environmental action with Andover Trees United? Our Management Team Members help shape and support the delivery of ATU’s projects by assisting with planning, coordination, and oversight. Working closely with others, you’ll help develop ideas, organise activities, and support the continued growth of our community and environmental work. This role is ideal for anyone who wants to take an active part in shaping how ATU operates while making a lasting difference for nature and the local community. Time: Flexible. For more information: https://c-js.co.uk/4eobz0e

JOB: Youth Supporter
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Andover, Hampshire
PAY: All volunteers receive guidance on working safely with young people, supporting activities, and basic safeguarding awareness, along with ongoing support from experienced team members.
FOR: Andover Trees United

Would you like to inspire young people to connect with nature? Andover Trees United’s Youth Supporters help nurture the next generation of nature enthusiasts by working with schools, youth groups, and community programmes. Volunteers support activities such as tree planting, wildflower sessions, habitat creation, DofE participants, work experience placements, youth programmes, and community events. It’s a rewarding opportunity to build new skills, gain valuable experience working with young people, and make a lasting positive impact on local young minds while helping create a greener future for Andover. Time: Flexible. More information https://c-js.co.uk/4ulHPWG

JOB: Conservation Crew
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Andover, Hampshire
PAY: All volunteers receive guidance on safe working practices and tool use. You will be welcomed into a friendly and inclusive volunteer group, receive on-the-job training in conservation techniques, gain knowledge about local ecology, trees, and habitats ad
FOR: Andover Trees United

Would you like to help care for our woodland with Andover Trees United? Our friendly Conservation Crew helps look after Diamond Wood through hands-on activities such as planting, mulching, and rewilding. Volunteers act as the eyes and ears on the ground, helping protect and improve the woodland while learning practical conservation skills and receiving training. It's a great way to spend time outdoors, meet new people, make friends, and support your local community - all while making a real difference for nature and biodiversity. Time: Flexible. More information https://c-js.co.uk/43P4Arb

JOB: Wildflower Nurturer
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Andover, Hampshire
PAY: All volunteers receive guidance on safe working practices, planting techniques, and wildflower care. You'll be welcomed into a friendly and inclusive volunteer group, receive hands-on training in wildflower growing and habitat care, gain knowledge about n
FOR: Andover Trees United

Would you like to help bring wildflowers back to Andover with Andover Trees United? As part of The Disappearing Wildflower Project, our volunteer Nurturers care for wildflowers at Vigo Road Allotments and support community planting projects across the town. Volunteers help grow, plant, water, and maintain native wildflowers, creating habitats for pollinators and boosting local biodiversity. From seed sowing and propagation to supporting school and community projects, there are plenty of ways to get involved, learn new skills, meet people, and make a lasting difference for nature and the community. Time: Flexible. More information https://c-js.co.uk/43Q01wM

JOB: Chair of Friends of Bradford's Becks
BE4: 01-07-2026
IV: --
LOC: Bradford
PAY:
FOR: Friends of Bradford's Becks

We’re seeking a new chair of Friends of Bradford’s Becks: someone with a passion to help FoBB continue to deliver positive change for Bradford’s Becks and for the people who live near, enjoy and rely on them. You’ll: co-ordinate and chair quarterly meetings with the FoBB volunteer group; co-ordinate and inspire a growing network of volunteers and partners; support FoBB’s activities such as walks, clean-ups, Riverfly monitoring, and education/awareness events; shape a shared vision for clean, living and loved becks across Bradford. You will have: around 5-8 hours per month of your time to contribute to something that really matters; strong communication and people skills; an interest in the environment, heritage, and/or working with communities; the ability to motivate others and see projects through; leadership or coordination experience is welcome but not essential - enthusiasm and commitment are what count most. To discuss the role/express interest, please email bradfordsbecks@gmail.com

JOB: Marine Conservation & Citizen Scientist Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Berwickshire Coast - Eyemouth, Coldingham, St Abbs
PAY: Full theory and practical training will be provided
FOR: Berwickshire Marine Reserve

This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of coastal champions and citizen scientists in our efforts to protect and monitor marine life in the BMR. You will gain interdisciplinary experience whilst participating in events such as intertidal surveys, shorewatches, beach cleans, and removal of invasive species. Our volunteers are an integral part of our work to engage with our local community and gather robust data to monitor the biodiversity of our waters. For further information on volunteering with the BMR please check out our website - www.berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk/projects or get in touch - info@berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk 01890 752509.

JOB: Local Reserves Group Volunteer Leader
BE4: N/A
IV: --
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