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Midlands voluntary vacancies: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire,Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, West Midlands, Hereford & Worcester and Warwickshire.

   

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JOB: Conservation Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses NNR, & NNR Base (N Shropshire)
PAY: Travel expenses / Training
FOR: Natural England

A great opportunity to assist with the management and ongoing restoration of Britain’s 3rd largest lowland raised peat bog. The National Nature Reserve is 690ha & straddles the English / Welsh border, 4 miles from Whitchurch, Shropshire & 10 miles from Wrexham. Role is varied & can include practical estate & habitat management tasks, surveying / monitoring, assisting with events / guided walks & office projects. Protective clothing & some formal courses & in-house training provided. Suitable for students looking for a work placement or someone wanting to gain further experience in the conservation sector. To discuss, please contact Steve Dobbin, Reserve Manager; steve.dobbin@naturalengland.org.uk, 07826 530767

JOB: Local Reserves Group Volunteer
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. Tasks include: 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

JOB: Rosliston Rangers
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote DE12 8JX
PAY: Training
FOR: South Derbyshire District Council Environmental Education Project

2nd and 4th Tuesdays 10am to 4pm. Make a regular date or drop in as you please to help with site maintenance projects, tree work, conservation and wildlife surveys. Training provided. Bring your lunch & drinks and, if possible, gloves. Please contact us to book your first visit - rosliston@southderbyshire.gov.uk 01283 535039

JOB: Sherbourne Valley, Wildlife Monitoring Volunteer
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Various locations throughout Coventry
PAY: Full Training Provided
FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

The Sherbourne Valley Project is run by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, with the aims of reconnecting the people of Coventry with the city’s river whilst helping to restore the river for wildlife. As a Wildlife Monitoring Volunteer, you will assist the Sherbourne Valley Project team with wildlife monitoring tasks, helping us to keep track of how well the wildlife is doing within the areas of the Sherbourne Valley. You will be helping to monitor the wildlife along the Sherbourne Valley, this may include identifying and counting invertebrates found in the river, counting birds or wild flowers and/or any other tasks associated with keeping track of wildlife within the area. Prior knowledge or experience of wildlife identification would be useful but not essential as training and guidance will be offered. Various times throughout the year. 1-4 hours per session. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer

JOB: Sherbourne Valley, Practical Conservation Volunteer
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Various locations throughout Coventry
PAY: Full Training Provided
FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

The Sherbourne Valley Project is run by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, with the aims of reconnecting the people of Coventry with the city’s river whilst helping to restore the river for wildlife. As a Practical Conservation Volunteer, you will assist the Sherbourne Valley Project team with a variety of practical tasks that will enhance the wildlife habitats along the Sherbourne Valley area. Tasks will vary throughout the year and range from tree felling and coppicing to scrub clearance in the winter, with the removal of invasive species such as Himalayan Balsam in the spring and summer. Some of the work will involve improving the quality of habitat in the river channel, all tasks will involve the use of a variety of hand tools. Time: various sessions throughout the year,10:30 - 15:30. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer

JOB: Peregrine Watch Volunteer
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Leamington Spa, CV32 4HN
PAY: Full Training Provided
FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

If you have a particular passion for birds of prey then this is an opportunity to share your passion with others. We need your help to enable local people to view peregrines and learn more about them. You will be the friendly face representing the Trust and helping us to conserve our birds of prey. We are looking for volunteers who want to organise and operate a small display tent that invites people to use telescopes to view peregrines from a distance. Other tasks include having an input into displays and other interpretation materials and media, engaging with visitors and chatting about the benefits and the ways they can support Warwickshire Wildlife Trusts, helping to promote the wider benefits of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust membership. Flexible: Saturdays during March – August. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer

JOB: Tame Valley Wetlands, Tame Force
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Various reserves in North Warwickshire. Based at Hams Hall, Coleshill
PAY: Full Training Provided
FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

As a Tame Force Volunteer you will carry out a wide variety of practical tasks to maintain and enhance Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves throughout the Tame Valley Wetlands area of East Birmingham, North Warwickshire, and Staffordshire. Tasks will vary throughout the year, with a particular emphasis on wetland habitats management enhancement. Tasks include invasive species management, planting trees and wetland species, meadow and ride cutting in the summer, and coppicing, scrub removal, path work and pond work in the autumn and winter. Tuesdays: 10:00 - 15:15. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer

JOB: Survey Force
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
PAY: Full Training Provided
FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

To assist with habitat and species surveying and monitoring on Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves. Surveys you will be involved with: botany (national vegetation classification and habitat condition); pond / amphibian; invertebrates (butterflies, dragonflies and moths); birds and breeding bird populations; small mammals; fungi; bioblitz. As a Survey Force volunteer, you have the option to join our regular larger group sessions which take place on alternate Mondays* during the survey season (April – September, 10:00 - 15:00 approximately) or if you would prefer and opportunities are available, you may survey by yourself or in smaller groups at a Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve of your choice at a time more suited to you (please note that the exception to this is that some surveys are required to be done at certain times of the day and year). For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer

JOB: Project Volunteer
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
PAY: Full Training Provided
FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

As a Project Volunteer, you will assist our Project / Reserves Officer to maintain and enhance your local green spaces / Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves. Tasks will vary throughout the year, ranging from meadow and ride cutting in the summer to coppicing, tree felling and scrub clearance in the winter along with various other construction projects, fencing, pond work, litter picking. Often the work will involve the use of hand tools, mechanical and powered equipment such as brush-cutters, chainsaws, mowers and tractors on site. Various days of the week depending on the project. Start time: 09:30 or 10:00 and end time between 15:00 and 16:00. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer

JOB: Nature Force
BE4: N/A
IV: --
LOC: Local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
PAY: Full Training Provided
FOR: Warwickshire Wildlife Trust

Carry out a wide variety of practical tasks to maintain and enhance Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves. Tasks will vary throughout the year, ranging from meadow and ride cutting in the summer to coppicing, tree felling and scrub clearance in the winter along with various construction projects, fencing, pond work and a range of other tasks. Often the work will involve the use of hand tools, mechanical and powered equipment such as brush-cutters, chainsaws, mowers and tractors on site. Various times - generally meet at 09:15 and finish around 16:00. For more information and to apply: https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteer

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

JOB: Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: UK
PAY: Training
FOR: Butterfly Conservation

Walk pre-selected survey sites in your area and record butterflies twice between July and August. You will need to survey independently and have butterfly identification skills. An information pack and support is provided. Time: 2 days per year. For info visit the scheme website or contact Rachael Conway at rconway@butterfly-conservation.org

JOB: Chair
BE4:
IV: --
LOC: Leicestershire (remote)
PAY:
FOR: CPRE Leicestershire

We are looking for someone who is ready to get stuck in and can bring renewed enthusiasm to our charity. This is a great opportunity for someone familiar with charitable governance who is looking to step up to this central role or for someone with Chair experience who can provide us with their knowledge as we look to deliver a green future for Leicestershire. Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to help us champion environmental issues such as the climate emergency, renewable energy, biodiversity and sustainable transport. You can find out more information here.

JOB: Community Advocate
BE4: 01-11-2024
IV: --
LOC: UK Wide
PAY: Expenses are paid. Full training provided.
FOR: The Vegan Society

Are you a passionate vegan, over 18 and UK based? We have an ever-growing Community Network of vegans just like you, who have a passion to volunteer and promote veganism where they live. Every month, our Network choose from a range of outreach tasks. These could include town centre stalls, writing to a councillor or MP, sharing our campaigns on social media or contacting local businesses. You're in control of how much or how little you do. We also provide our volunteers with leaflets, banners and workshops so that they are equipped to make the biggest impact possible. Time: Around two days a month to carry out actions, and this is usually spread out across the month. Apply: https://c-js.co.uk/3ur7wvz

JOB: Weekend Ranger Volunteer
BE4: 30-05-2024
IV: --
LOC: High Peak
PAY: Expenses covered up to 40 miles
FOR: National Trust

Looking for a low-commitment way to volunteer in the Peak District? This could be just the role for you. Join our monthly weekend ranger volunteering group, as and when you can, and get hands on in the beautiful High Peak supporting our conservation work. You'll be out and about in the High Peak, exploring wild and rugged landscapes and often far from buildings or facilities! The jobs you do will vary each month, but you'll be supported by our ranger team each time. There's the option to get involved monthly, but you're free to come as and when your schedule allows. We've got the option to provide transport from Bamford Station - so if you don't have a car, but can get the train, you can still apply! Time: No minimum commitment. For more information, contact peakdistrictvolunteers@nationaltrust.org.uk or click here.

JOB: Dry Stone Waller
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. Time: Weekly sessions on Wednesdays - you don't have to come to every session. Please visit https://c-js.co.uk/3vzHO93 to apply, or email peakdistrictvolunteers@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

JOB: Rights of Way Ranger
BE4: 29-03-2024
IV: --
LOC: Ilam Park and surrounding area, Peak District
PAY: Expenses covered up to 40 miles
FOR: National Trust

Rights of Way Rangers check and maintain our footpath network across the White Peak, making sure everyone can access our places, and highlighting any issues. You’ll also provide visitors with a visible and welcoming presence across the area. You’ll be walking the rights of way on our land in the White Peak, checking to ensure that footpaths are accessible, walls, stiles and gates are in good working order, and all signage is correct and up to date. If you're handy, we'd also love you to carry out any minor repairs along the way - this could be adjusting a gate or replacing a broken sign, for example. For more information, email peakdistrictvolunteers@nationaltrust.org.uk or click here

JOB: Practical Conservation - The Devil's Spittleful
BE4: 01-06-2024
IV: --
LOC: The Devil's Spittleful / Kidderminster (DY12 1PU)
PAY:
FOR: Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Our volunteer team at The Devil's Spittleful are looking for volunteers to help them manage this beautiful heathland near Bewdley, Stourport and Kidderminster. Being a practical conservation volunteer gives you the chance to see Worcestershire’s special places, home to some of the county’s rarest wildlife, while learning about their management. The reserves are great places to observe wildlife - and just being outdoors is great for your overall health and wellbeing as well as keeping you fit. The group meets once a month, the work parties take place on the fourth Friday of the month at 10.30am-3pm. Volunteers meet at Blackstone picnic car park (DY12 1PU). More information: https://c-js.co.uk/3uPWYqs

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: 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.

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