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Role Detail

Practical Conservation Volunteer

Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire

Our Conservation volunteers are integral to looking after the wilder spaces of Bedfordshire and this role is a hands on chance to help nature thrive in your local area

Detailed Description

Join our weekly volunteering group in helping to manage our beautiful and varied nature reserves in Bedfordshire. Running Tuesday to Thursday, with occasional Saturdays, our volunteers help staff to repair fences, remove invasive species, cut back scrub clear paths to help ensure both people and wildlife can enjoy and thrive in nature. All tools are provided, as are hot drinks and biscuits, no previous experience is required. You just need to bring some lunch, suitable footwear and clothing for working outdoors and enthusiasm for working outdoors! You will receive monthly updates for when and where tasks are due to take place once you have registered with us.

Activities you will be doing

Environmental

What skills are required for this role

Conservation, Gardening

Why these skills are required

A willingness to work physically in an outdoor environment and within a group setting

What is in it for you

Explore new green spaces, learn new practical skills, learn more about nature in your local area, meet new people, improve physical and mental health

Time Commitment

Optional, tasks run 10-4pm but no obligation to stay all day and there are 2-3 tasks running every week throughout the year

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Galley and Warden Hills, Luton Blows Downs Nature Reserve, Dunstable Coopers Hill, Ampthill Flitwick Moor, Flitwick Felmersham Pits, Felmersham Totternhoe Nature Reserve, Totternhoe Pegsdon Hills, Pegsdon Strawberry Hill, Knotting Green

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over
We Welcome
Everyone over the age of 18
Location
N/A