As a Tame Force Volunteer, you will assist the Reserves Officer to maintain and enhance WWT
nature reserves throughout the Tame Valley Wetlands (east Birmingham, North Warwickshire,
Staffordshire).

Tasks you will be involved with:

Tasks will vary throughout the year, ranging from meadow and ride cutting in the summer to
fencing, coppicing, path work, scrub clearance and pond work in the autumn and winter.

Skills and abilities required:

 No prior experience needed, as full training is provided.
 You should bring suitable footwear and waterproof clothing, all tools and safety
equipment will be provided.
 Please be aware of the physical nature of practical work and the requirement to work
with and alongside mechanical and powered equipment
 A willingness to work outside in all weather and in remote locations
 An understanding of the importance of health and safety in the environment described
 Able to follow instructions
 Please note: If you require assistance in your everyday life you will need to attend with
someone who can support you throughout the session as it is essential that people are
able to take responsibility for their own health & safety.
 Bring a packed lunch, drink, sun cream and insect repellent

You will be based at:

Our team is based at Hams Hall Environmental Studies Centre, Hams
Hall Distribution Park, Coleshill, North Warwickshire. B46 1GA

Times/days we would like you to be available:

Sessions take place on a Tuesday. Sessions usually start at 9.30am and finish around 3:30 pm. There is no minimum commitment required.

Benefits to you:

 Contribute to the conservation of our nature reserves
 Learn new skills
 Meet like-minded people, make new friends
 Get some fresh air and exercise
 Improve your health and well-being

The purpose of your role is to assist in wildlife surveys of the Trusts nature reserves.

Tasks you will be involved with

Surveys are mainly botany surveys but there are opportunities for other surveys as well through us and partner organisations.

. Botany surveys (habitat condition surveys, NVC surveys, tree surveys)
. Pond/Amphibian surveys
. Invertebrate surveys (butterflies, dragonflies etc.)
. Breeding bird surveys
. Small mammals surveys
. Fungi surveys

Survey Force is our volunteer group who carry out surveys every other Monday during the survey season (April-October). We leave Brandon in the minibus at 10 am and head to a Warwickshire Wildlife Trust reserve to carry out the survey.

We also run various workshops to train people in identification skills and how to carry out surveys. The workshops are usually free to attend on the condition that attendees use their new skills to survey a reserve in their own time. You are welcome to work in pairs or small groups for this.

Skills and abilities required

. To join Survey Force, all you need is the enthusiasm for wildlife and the ability to make you own way to Brandon Marsh nature centre.
. To carry out surveys on an individual basis, we would ask for good survey and identification skills. 
. We offer training workshops to help with this.

You will be based at

Various reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. The groups will meet at Brandon Marsh nature centre and transport to the different nature reserves will be provided.

Times/days we would like you to be available

Times/days we would like for you to be available:

(April - October) Our Survey Force Volunteers meet on alternative Mondays, at 10.00 am, during the survey season, returning to the visitor centre at around 4.00 pm. there is no minimum commitment required, just simply let us know that you plan to attend, turn up on time, enjoy yourself and come back if you would like to do more. Individual surveys are flexible and can be done at a time that suits you, providing weather conditions are suitable for that survey.

Benefits to you

. Learn new skills in species identification and survey techniques to improve.
. Learn more about local ecology and wildlife.
. Meet like-minded people and local wildlife experts.
. Keep active, enjoy the outdoors and get closer to nature.
. Improve your health and well-being.

The purpose of your role is to act as the "eyes and ears" of WWT on the ground by visiting your nature reserves regularly and reporting back any interesting sightings, vandalism, fly tipping, site safety issues or any other significant behaviour.

Tasks you will be involved with

• Visiting your designated reserve on a regular basis.
• Reporting any issues to the relevant Reserves Officer.
• Litter picking.
• Promoting the Trust and the work it does to visitors to the reserve.

Skills and abilities required

• Ability to work independently.
• Good communication, interpersonal and people skills.
• Confidence when speaking to the general public.
• Ability to engage with people of all ages.
• High level of enthusiasm.
• An interest in wildlife, conservation and the work of the Trust.
• Ability to travel by use of own car or by use of public transport.

You will be based at

Your local nature reserves.

Times/days we would like you to be available

One site visit each week/fortnight

Benefits to you

• Opportunity to make a real difference to the work of the Trust
• Contribute to the protection of our wildlife and wild places.
• Become a valuable member of a friendly professional team.
• Be involved in your local community.
• Gain skills in conservation and the environment in Warwickshire.

As a Project Volunteer, you will assist the Project/Reserves Officer to maintain and enhance WWT nature reserves.

Tasks you will be involved with

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, river and bank work and a whole range of other tasks including habitat surveys, species work and practical habitat work. Often the work will involve the use of hand tools, mechanical and powered equipment such as brush-cutters and mowers on site.

Skills and abilities required

• No prior experience needed, as full training is provided.
• You should bring suitable footwear and waterproof clothing, all tools and safety equipment will be provided.
• Please be aware of the physical nature of practical work and the requirement to work with and alongside mechanical and powered equipment.
• A willingness to work outside in all weather and remote locations.
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety in the environment described.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Please note: If you require assistance in your everyday life you will need to attend with someone who can support you throughout the session as it is essential that people are able to take responsibility for their own health & safety.

Bring a packed lunch, drink, sun cream and insect repellent.

You will be based at

Various reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. The groups will either meet on site or at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre where transport to the different nature reserves will be provided.

Times/Days we would like you to be available

Various, dependent on which project you volunteer with. Start times are between 9.30am and 10.00am, and finishing between 3pm and 4pm.

Benefits to you

• Contribute to the conservation of our beautiful nature reserves.
• Learn new skills.
• Meet like-minded people, make new friends.
• Get some fresh air and exercise.
• Improve your health and well-being.
• Reconnect with nature.

We are looking for people who want to help their local community. Do you have skills that could make an impact and improve and change people’s lives?

Our Board Team is made up of Voluntary Trustees. Our aim is to make Barnet Mencap the best organisation it can possibly be. Together we provide strategic leadership, act as ambassadors for our organisation and make sure Barnet Mencap complies with its legal obligations.

We want to strengthen our Board Team by recruiting more Trustees. The most important thing you can bring is a willingness to give up your time and a commitment to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and autism.

A general understanding of how small local charities work, would be an advantage but, if you are successful, our induction programme will give you all the information you need. If you have skills in any of the following areas you would be particularly welcome

• Legal
• Finance and fundraising
• Marketing

We want our Board to reflect the community we work with, so applications are particularly welcome from younger people and  people from an ethnic minority

Location:

Our services cover the London Borough of Barnet.  Our head office, where meetings take place, is located at 35 Hendon Lane, Finchley, London N3 1RT.

Time:

Board meetings take place in the evening, 4 times annually.  In addition we meet for occasional training days and strategy meetings which are planned well in advance.  Trustees may take on more specific responsibilities, such as fundraising which occasionally demand a small number of additional hours.

What you will get back

As a trustee, you will have the satisfaction of ensuring that the services provided are of the highest standard and meet the needs of people with learning disabilities or autism and their carers.  You will gain the experience of working with a dynamic board and learn more about the charity sector.

Before you apply?

For further information and an application pack, visit our website

Purpose of your role:

As a Parkridge Visitor Centre Volunteer, you will provide a warm welcome to visitors to the centre. If you have a particular passion for birds, butterflies, fungi or wildflowers then this is an opportunity to share your passion with others. You will be the friendly face representing the Trust, both in our Visitor centre and out and about on the Parkridge Centre reserve, helping visitors to identify wildlife and informing visitors of our forthcoming events and activities. You will assist the Centre team in maintaining a clean and well-presented Visitor Centre which is profitable and efficient. You will be helping to support the delivery of the Trust's strategic plan and support the Centre team in striving towards its goals.

Tasks you will be involved with:

Assisting with maintaining standards of housekeeping-

. Keeping the Centre clean and well presented.

. Ensuring that the Trust facilities are ready to receive visitors each day.

. Ensure that leaflets and posters are up to date and well presented.

Meeting & greeting visitors to the reserve-

. Managing our reception desk, welcoming visitors and answering their questions.

. Helping visitors discover more about the reserve and the species present.

. Engaging with visitors, and chatting about the benefits of supporting the Wildlife Trusts.

. Having up to date information to hand regarding events bookings, membership recruitment and offers and latest sightings.

. Promoting and recruiting members to WWT.

. Promoting 'Really Wild' children's parties, holiday workshops and family events.

. Promoting volunteer opportunities.

Supporting the retail/cafe officer at the Centre-

. Keep up to date with knowledge on the products being sold.

. Keep the shop well stocked and merchandised

. Utilise till to make sales.

. Assist with cash handling and cashing up procedures where appropriate.

Fundraising-

. Encourage visitor donations.

. Promote any fundraising initiatives taking place at the Centre.

Administration-

. Support with administration tasks, such as data entry, record keeping etc.

Skills and abilities required

. We need friendly and approachable people who enjoy being outdoors and keen to share their passion for wildlife.

. A keen interest in the work of the Trust.

. An interest in conservation and wildlife.

. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

. The confidence & ability to work as part of a team or without direct supervision if required.

You will be based at

The Parkridge Centre

Times/days we would like you to be available

Monday - Friday 9.30am - 1.30pm or 1.30pm - 4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am - 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

Benefits to you

. The opportunity to actively take part and be directly involved in making a real difference and valuable contribution to the environment and wildlife of Solihull and Warwickshire.

. Enhancing the experience of people of all ages visiting the Parkridge Centre.

. You will be a valuable member of a professional team.

. Meet new people and learn new skills.

. Opportunity to enhance your CV and obtain reference for future employers.

As a Nature Force Volunteer you are the driving force of our Reserves team and will carry out a wide variety of practical tasks to maintain and enhance WWT's nature reserves.

Tasks you will be involved with

Tasks will vary throughout the year, ranging from meadow and ride cutting in the summer to coppicing, tree felling and a 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.

Skills and abilities required

. No prior experience is needed, as full training is provided.
. You should bring suitable footwear and waterproof clothing, all tools and safety equipment will be provided.
. Please be aware of the physical nature of practical work and the requirement to work alongside mechanical and powered equipment.
. A willingness to work outside in all weather and in remote locations.
. An understanding of the importance of health and safety in the environment described.
. Able to follow instructions.
. Please note: If you require assistance in your everyday life you will need to attend with someone who can support you throughout the session as it is essential that people are able to take responsibility for their own health and safety.
. Bring a packed lunch, drink, sun cream and insect repellent.

You will be based at

Various reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. The groups meet at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre and transport to the different nature reserves will be provided.

Times/days we would like you to be available

Our Nature Force Volunteers meet every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9.00 am, returning to the visitor centre at around 4.00 pm. You can come along to one or more of these sessions. There is no minimum commitment required, just simply let us know that you plan to attend, turn up on time, enjoy yourself and come back if you would like to do more.

Benefits to you

. Contribute to the conservation of beautiful nature reserves.
. Learn new skills.
. Meet like-minded people, make new friends.
. Get some fresh air and exercise.
. Improve your health and well-being.

The purpose of your role is to deliver talks to local groups, in order to raise vital funds. We have a range of scripted talks, ranging from the history, the reserves and the work of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, to talks on bats or hedgehogs, which you could choose to deliver. Or you could create your own talk based on something that you are knowledgeable and passionate about, in line with the Trusts aims and objectives. We will support you by helping you to create your own PowerPoint presentation and we will book talks on your behalf.

Tasks you will be involved with

• Talking to members of the public about the work of the Trust.
• Support the planning and preparation and delivery of talks.
• Setting up display stands.

Skills and abilities required

• Flexible and friendly team player.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, people person.
• Confidence when speaking in public.
• Ability to engage with people of all ages.
• High level of enthusiasm.
• An interest in wildlife, conservation and the work of the Trust.
• Ability to travel or by use of public transport.

You will be based at

Talks are delivered in a variety of locations including village halls, schools, social clubs and other organisations.

Times/days we would like you to be available

Flexible.

Benefits to you

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the work of the Trust.
• Contribute to the protection of our wildlife and wild places.
• Learn and develop communication and interpersonal skills.
• Meet like-minded people.
• Become a valuable member of a friendly, professional team.
• Be involved in your local community.
• Gain valuable skills in public speaking and fundraising.

Could you be the face of the Barnstaple British Heart Foundation shop? If you want to gain cashier and sales experience as part of a really friendly team, this is a great way to get back out there. With support around you, you will be helping as a cashier, talking to customers and thanking every donor.

Say hello to the team:

Funding for researchers begins at your local charity shop. Now, more than ever, we are in urgent need of volunteers to enable us to continue our life saving research and help the 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory diseases. This wouldn’t be possible without our fantastic volunteers.

Our Barnstaple team led by Jenni, Emily and Amber are welcoming and friendly, and love meeting people from all walks of life.

Typical tasks include:

· Engaging with customers and serving them in a helpful and friendly way

· Communicating with fellow volunteers about what has sold and needs re-stocking

· Honing your retail and cashier skills behind the till and taking payments

· Helping with administration and reception duties around the till area

· Promoting Gift Aid and sales campaigns, and chatting to customers

· Acting as an ambassador for the British Heart Foundation

You get a lot from volunteering too:

· A chance to work in a friendly team, make new friends & meet a diverse group

· The feel-good factor of helping the British Heart Foundation and giving back to a cause

· 25% discount on donated goods for volunteers

· Develop your confidence and interpersonal skills

· Gain valuable retail experience to add to your CV and learn new skills

· Flexibility to fit with your lifestyle around your other commitments

· Reasonable travel reimbursed in agreement with the Manager

Please note we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 and we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal registers/orders

Here's a little bit more about us:

The BHF is working towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. By 2030, we want to see advances across the spectrum of heart and circulatory diseases; to prevent these conditions from developing and for those with existing conditions to have better, longer lives.

We are looking for volunteers across Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull to place and monitor our collection tins and pin badge boxes, which include a range of different British animals and the Help for Hedgehogs campaign. By placing a couple of collection tins or pin badge boxes within your local area, you will be helping to support the vital work of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, protecting wildlife and wild places across the country.

Tasks you will be involved with
. Identifying venues or sites such as garden centres, coffee shops, cafes, pubs and local shops to place collection tins or boxes.
. Talking to and requesting permission to place collection tins or boxes within your local area.
. Monitoring the collection tins and/or boxes every 4-6 weeks by visiting the venues or sites, with the aim of collecting money, issuing a thank you receipt and replacing collection tin and/or replenishing badges.
. Banking the collected money and making either an electronic transfer, writing a cheque to Warwickshire Wildlife Trust or dropping the money back to us here at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre.
. Keeping written records of the location of collection tins/boxes, the dates they were emptied and the amounts banked, sending written records to the Trust.

Skills and abilities required

. Knowledge of your local area.
. Good communication skills.
. Good organisational skills.
. Friendly with good interpersonal skills.
. An interest in wildlife and the work of the Trust.

You will be based at

At home in your local area

Times/days we would like you to be available

Flexible, to suit lifestyle and circumstances.

Benefits to you

. Contribute to the protection of our wildlife, wild places and beautiful nature reserves.
. Develop new skills in fundraising.
. Meet like-minded people, make new friends, be involved in your local community.
. An opportunity to help make a real difference to the vital work of the Trust.
. Become a valuable member of a friendly, professional fundraising team.

We have a growing amount of administrative work as a result of us expanding our membership and fundraising activities to increase our income. You would be supporting us by assisting with a variety of membership and fundraising administrative tasks.

Tasks you will be involved with

Tasks will vary throughout the year, ranging from compiling membership packs, processing and compiling our Adopt-a-Species packs, filing, inputting new memberships and membership leads, inputting survey results and any other admin task required by the memberships and Fundraising teams. Whilst supporting other teams across the Trust with admin tasks as and when required.

Skills and abilities required

. Flexible and adaptable, friendly team player.
. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
. Organised, methodical with good attention to detail.
. Computer literate and administrative skills.
. An interest in wildlife, conservation and the work of the Trust.

You will be based at

Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Coventry

Times/days we would like you to be available

Flexible, one morning or afternoon a week.

Monday - Friday

Benefits to you

. Opportunity to make a difference to your local wildlife in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.
. Learn new skills and gain experience in administration and fundraising work. 
. Meet like-minded people, make new friends.
. Become a valuable member of a friendly, professional administrative team.
. Enjoy a pleasant working environment on a large nature reserve.
. References available after 6 months.

The purpose of your role is to attend and support Warwickshire Wildlife Trust fundraising events and engage with the general public about nature and the work we do. In this varied role you may be asked to run a stand, such as hook a duck or tombola, run an activity like making bird feeders or children's crafts, storytelling to family den building, toast marshmallows on a fire to signing up new members to Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. The majority of our events are held outdoors either at one of the Trusts reserves or at a networking event organised by another organisation.

Tasks you will be involved with

• Assist as required at specific events.
• Talking to members of the public about our aims and the work of the trust.
• Support the planning, preparation and delivery of wildlife based activities.
• Assist with the promotion of the benefits of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust membership; you may even sign up to be a member yourself.
• Working with a diverse range of people of all ages.
• Handling money.
• Setting up display stands.
• Erecting and dismantling WWT gazebos.
• This role may include lifting and carrying and can be heavy at times.

Skills and abilities required

• Good communication skills.
• A keen interest in wildlife and the work of the trust.
• Friendly and approachable with good interpersonal.
• Ability to engage with people of all ages.
• High level of enthusiasm.
• Ability to work as part of a team and without direct supervision.
• Ability to travel or by the use of public transport.

You will be based at

We attend regular events across Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. Most of our events are held at our Brandon Marsh nature reserve with occasional events being held at our Parkridge centre in Solihull.

Times/days we would like you to be available

Flexible based on your lifestyle and circumstances. Our events are held mostly at the weekends and in the evenings, with occasional weekday opportunities.

Benefits to you

• Contribute to the protection of our wildlife and wild places.
• The chance to meet new people, make new friends.
• The chance to find out more about wildlife and conservation in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.
• The chance to reconnect with nature.
• Develop new skills and gain experience in fundraising and events.
• Develop communication and interpersonal skills with the public as well as other volunteers and staff.
• Be involved in your local community.
• Improve your well-being.
• Become a valuable member of a friendly, professional, hardworking events team.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to the work of the trust.

As a Local Reserves Group Leader volunteer, 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 mostly at weekends, when other opportunities are limited.

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 and Community Engagement manager as soon as it is practical.
. Liaison with Reserves and Community Engagement Manager to produce a plan of work. Thereafter to liaise with your staff contact regarding on-going practical habitat management.
. To adhere to the Local Reserves Group Health and Safety Procedures and liaise with the Reserves Officer regarding any problems arising as soon as is practicable.
. To securely maintain relevant paperwork to allow for collation of volunteer inductions, details and numbers.
. To maintain any tools and other WWT owned resources in accordance with good working practice.
. Attend regular training of refresher sessions as organised by WWT.
. Attend annual Health and Safety check with WWT staff.
. Be part of the management plan review programme.

Skills and abilities required

. Knowledge of your local nature reserve is beneficial although not essential, as training will be provided.
. An interest in the work of the Trust and your designated site.
. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
. Able to work independently or as part of a team.
. Driving licence preferable but not essential.

You will be based at

Various local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.

Times/days we would like for you to be available

Local reserves groups run at various times on the weekdays/weekends depending on the nature reserve. Work parties usually start at 10.00am and finish by mid-afternoon.

Benefits to you

. Regular training or refresher sessions as organised by WWT.
. The opportunity to make a real difference to the environment in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.
. You will be a valuable member of a professional team.
. Meet new people and learn new skills.
. References available.

Reserves based volunteers assist with our Local Reserves Group Volunteer Leader to maintain and enhance their local nature reserve.

Tasks you will be involved with

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, powers and tractors on site.

Skills and abilities required

. No prior experience needed, as full training is provided.
. You should bring suitable footwear and waterproof clothing, all tools and safety equipment will be provided.
. Please be aware of the physical nature of practical work and the requirement to work with and alongside mechanical and powered equipment.
. A willingness to work outside in all weather and in remote locations.
. An understanding of the importance of health and safety in the environment described.
. Able to follow instructions.
. Please note: If you require assistance in your everyday life you will need to attend with someone who can support you throughout the session as it is essential that people are able to take responsibility for their own health and safety.
. Bring snacks, drinks, sun cream and insect repellent.

You will be based at

Various local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.

** Please note: not all of our reserves have a Local Reserves Group.

Times/days we would like you to be available

Local reserves groups run at various times on weekdays/weekends depending on the nature reserves. Our Local Reserves Groups usually start at 10.00am and finish by mid-afternoon.

Benefits to you

. Contribute to conservation of our beautiful nature reserves.
. Reconnect with nature.
. Learn / develop new skills such as hedge laying, fence construction, coppicing etc.
. Meet like-minded people, make new friends.
. Get some fresh air and exercise away from the daily grind of the factory / office.
. Improve your health and wellbeing.