JOB: Trustee
BE4: 10-05-2024
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LOC: Lower Smite Farm, Smite Hill Hindlip, Worcester & Droitwich, WR3 8SZ
PAY:
FOR: Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Thank you for your interest in becoming a trustee of Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. This is a really important time to support nature’s recovery and help protect wildlife and wild places across our county. Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is governed by a council of trustees. The Council is responsible for ensuring effective governance, setting and monitoring the Trust’s strategic direction and policies and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations (including the Charities Act 2011 and Companies Act 2006). Trustees are required to attend council meetings. There are eight of these per year, although this may be supplemented with additional meetings as needed. Trustees meetings are held on Monday evenings at our HQ at Lower Smite Farm with the option to join online via Zoom. Trustees are also required to attend the Annual General Meeting and meetings of any committees or working groups they are involved in. The Chair, Vice Chair, Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary are elected by the Council annually. Further information and to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/4ax53zV.

JOB: Volunteer Conservation Leader
BE4: 28-04-2024
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LOC: Plymouth and surroundings, from home
PAY: Training will be given, expenses reimburse
FOR: Plymouth Environmental Action

We are looking for four Conservation Leaders to join our friendly and supportive team. You will lead practical conservation events for our volunteers, in and around Plymouth, and work with the team to plan new projects and assist in the running of the organisation through monthly committee meetings. Training in leading practical conservation activities will be given and you will be able to access relevant training courses. A passion for the environment and excellent communication skills are essential. You must also have held a clean driving licence for at least two years and be willing to take joint responsibility for driving our minibus. Experience in managing groups outdoors and working with volunteers are beneficial, but not essential. To apply please fill in our application form, you will be asked to upload your CV: https://c-js.co.uk/3vO71gi. See http://www.pea-volunteering.co.uk/#/vacancies/ for more information.

JOB: Reserves Team Volunteer
BE4: 29-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Woodah Farm, Doddiscombleigh
PAY: Accommodation and training provided
FOR: Devon Wildlife Trust

Are you passionate about conservation, but can’t find the opportunity to help? Do you want to make a difference but feel you lack some of the key skills to get involved? This could be your chance to gain the skills and experience you need to start working in the conservation sector, whilst helping to maintain our wonderful reserves. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Nature Reserves Team at Woodah Farm. You will receive accommodation and training, which includes formal training course such as a chainsaw licence, and informal training in things like leading a volunteer work party and working with the public. For enquiries, or to apply please follow this link.

JOB: Butterfly Volunteer Surveyor
BE4: 30-08-2024
IV: --
LOC: Yorkshire Wide
PAY: Full training provided
FOR: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

We are currently looking to recruit Volunteer Butterfly Transect Surveyors across our Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Reserves, particularly: Ashberry (North-east Yorkshire); Brae Pasture (North-west Yorkshire); Fen Bog (North-east Yorkshire); Spurn Point (East Yorkshire); Askham Bog (North Yorkshire); Sprotbrough Flash (South Yorkshire); Staveley (North Yorkshire); Wheldrake Ings (North Yorkshire). Ideally you will be able to commit to a survey once a week, however because the surveys can only be carried out in fine, calm weather volunteers will need have some flexibility if conditions aren't suitable. You don't need to be an expert for this role as long as you are willing to learn. You will also need to have reasonable physical fitness and be comfortable walking around 2km on each visit, sometimes across uneven terrain. For more information and to apply visit Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website

JOB: BDS Youth Panel
BE4: 05-05-2024
IV: --
LOC: Britain
PAY: BDS membership, mentoring, expenses and more
FOR: British Dragonfly Society

We are excited to be launching our first Youth Panel and applications are now open. We hope to inspire young people to join the team and help influence our work. We want to connect these young people with our dragonfly hotspots so they may have the opportunity to volunteer and connect with their local wetlands. We are looking for young people who are passionate about insects (especially dragonflies!) and wetlands, who want to join a small charity and have a big impact for dragonfly conservation! You should apply if you: Are between 16 and 24; Are passionate about nature (don’t worry you don’t need to know everything about dragonflies!); Enjoy being a part of a team; Can commit to attending online meetings; Want to inspire other young people to connect with dragonflies. Full details can be found here.

JOB: Northamptonshire Wider Countryside Voluntary Officer
BE4: 23-04-2024 9am
IV: --
LOC: The Wildlife Trust BCN, Lings House, Billing Lings, Northampton, NN3 8BE
PAY: Training (informally through being part of the team and some formal courses) and travel expenses
FOR: The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire

This role provides an opportunity to gain skills and experience through working alongside the Wider Countryside Team in Northamptonshire. We’re a busy team whose work includes providing nature conservation advice to landowners, public bodies and individual members of the public; undertaking surveys; working with local communities on conservation projects and supporting the high quality management of our nature reserves. Northamptonshire has some internationally important wetlands, beautiful wildflower grasslands and ancient woodlands, so our work is varied and there’s lots to do. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about wildlife conservation to join us for 2 or 3 days a week for about 6 months. Find out more, including how to apply, on our website: www.wildlifebcn.org/volunteering-opportunities.