Practical Conservation Volunteer
Hosted by: Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood Green
Opportunity Description: Do you have an interest in the natural environment, want to get out into the great outdoors and don’t mind getting your hands dirty? We need volunteers to join our conservation work on the Woodlands and Coachwood Green that offers you the chance to try your hand at a wide variety of tasks and helping to maintain the site. Activities range from scrub clearance, tree planting, hedge laying, pruning through to repairing signs, cleaning and maintaining nesting boxes, litter picking - all depending on the season.
Practical conservation volunteers meet on a monthly work day to carry out a wide range of tasks on the Woodlands and Coachwood Green. Volunteers help conserve, enhance and maintain the habitats of the site by supporting the Site Management Plan and assisting Nottinghamshire County Council with the practical management of the site with varied tasks. You will be working as part of a fantastic team of volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds who come together to work towards improving the environment, either through organised events such as tree planting or through regular monthly workdays.
We ask everyone to dress for the weather, wearing layers is the best way to prepare for the British climate. Wear something you don’t mind getting messy and stout footwear or wellies. Please bring a drink. We provide all tools, personal protection equipment such as gloves and materials.
Practical conservation volunteers meet on a monthly work day to carry out a wide range of tasks on the Woodlands and Coachwood Green. Volunteers help conserve, enhance and maintain the habitats of the site by supporting the Site Management Plan and assisting Nottinghamshire County Council with the practical management of the site with varied tasks. You will be working as part of a fantastic team of volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds who come together to work towards improving the environment, either through organised events such as tree planting or through regular monthly workdays.
We ask everyone to dress for the weather, wearing layers is the best way to prepare for the British climate. Wear something you don’t mind getting messy and stout footwear or wellies. Please bring a drink. We provide all tools, personal protection equipment such as gloves and materials.
Type of Activity: DIY/Odd Jobs, Gardening, General Helping & Practical Work, Outdoors
Areas of Interest: Animals/Wildlife, Conservation/environment
Skills: Practical, Leadership, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for: No specialist skills are required however you will need to have a moderate level of fitness and in good health for practical and physical work. Be able to work as part of a team working closely with others, working together to improve the environment. Having an interest in the natural environment and a willingness to learn is beneficial.
Requirements:
Suitable for:
Practical considerations: You will receive full relevant “on the job” instruction and demonstration of safe use of tools.
As a volunteer you will be covered by the Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood Green liability insurance.
As a volunteer you will be covered by the Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood Green liability insurance.
Recruitment method: Informal Discussion
Expenses details: If there are expenses these would be reimbursed as agreed by the Management Committee
Insurance Cover: Covered by Friends of Woodlands and Coachwood Green Public Liability Insurance
Training: Any training will be provided and there are opportunities to attend Nottinghamshire County Council organised courses when available.