Size of Wales is a growing, ambitious Cardiff-based charity with global impact. We work to mobilise Wales to protect tropical forests and restore tropical forest landscapes as part of Wales’ national response to climate change. We do this through education and awareness raising activities in Wales (including an education programme in schools and our annual Go Green Day campaign) as well as supporting a number of overseas projects that protect and/or restore tropical forests. The projects are located in Africa, South America and South East Asia.

This is an exciting time for Size of Wales. We will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary in 2020 and will be launching an ambitious new 5 year strategy seeking to respond to the climate emergency and to mobilise Wales to achieve maximum impact for tropical forests.  

We are looking for two or three enthusiastic individuals with a passion for our mission to join our board of trustees at this exciting time. The board of trustees is the ultimate decision-making body for the charity and is responsible for setting the overall strategy and ensuring the strategy is delivered by the Size of Wales Director.

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds, experience and expertise that will support our mission. Be believe that diversity is key to an effective board. Some specific areas of skills or experience that we currently need – although we also welcome applicants with other skills to offer – include HR, international development projects, tropical forest projects, fundraising, forest risk commodities and supply chains, voluntary carbon credits and the schools curriculum for Wales.

The roles are voluntary roles but reasonable expenses will be paid. 

Closing date for applications is 31st October 2019. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

We are currently looking for additional Trustees.

Potential applicants should be passionate about the Chilterns and have an interest, knowledge or experience in one or more of the following: Conservation, Wildlife, Fund Raising, Marketing, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Planning, and Business Management.

Trustees form the Executive Council and fulfill the roles of Directors of the Charity. The Council meets formally six times, usually in the evening, plus one or two full day meetings each year. Meetings are mainly held close to the office but on occasions may be held in other areas of the Chilterns.

Additionally, Trustees can get actively involved in specific areas of interest which support the activities and goals of the Society.  The roles are unpaid, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

We encourage applicants who are underrepresented in the Society to contact us to assist us grow a more diverse membership and increase the Board’s breadth of thinking. In particular, those from ethnic minorities, working men and women and those with a disability from all parts of the Chiltern Hills.

Interested in making a difference to our precious countryside?

The Chagos Conservation Trust (CCT) is a UK charity that conducts and promotes conservation work and scientific and historical research in the Chagos Archipelago, a UK Overseas Territory. We are largely voluntary with the board of trustees made up from a diverse group of scientists, conservationists, campaigners and finance specialists with one thing in common: working to conserve the Chagos Archipelago.

The Chagos Archipelago is made up of a collection of over 55 islands and coral reefs surrounded by open sea. On 1st April 2010 the Chagos Archipelago was designated by the British government as a fully no-take marine protected area.

CCT seeks a volunteer/Trustee to lead on the management of CCT's investment portfolio. There is the option of making this a full Trustee position, or a non-Trustee role acting in an advisory capacity to the Board and sitting on the Finance Committee.

The role will involve:

• Regular monitoring of and quarterly reporting to the Board on the performance of investment portfolio
• Acting as main point of contact with the Trust's investment managers
• Attending Finance Committee meetings (2-4 per year)
• Attending quarterly Board meetings (if made full Trustee)
• Supporting Trustees in decision making regarding investments (e.g. which fund to draw down from at a given time)
• Supporting Trustees with period reviews of investment policy

Application deadline: Please send a CV and cover letter by 14/10/2019 to [email protected]

Start date: January 2020

Location: Meetings are held in London or by remote webinar

For more information please contact [email protected]

This is an unremunerated volunteer position.

Purpose of your role

As a Woodland Craft Volunteer you are helping to support WWT through selecting and processing timber into innovative products that can be sold to help fund woodland management on WWT nature reserves..

Tasks you will be involved with:

Tasks will be varied and develop based on product sales and volunteer skills sets. The work involves looking at timber produced through woodland management, deciding on the products  that can be created with it, and processing them to be sold or utilised on nature reserves. Examples of products created include pea sticks, hedging stakes and charcoal, but innovation is encouraged and we are open to trying new ideas. Often the work will involve the use of hand tools, and occasional mechanical and powered equipment such as chainsaws, sanders and drills.

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

You will be based at: Primarily at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre but also working within woodlands throughout Warwickshire (Mainly within the Dunsmore Living Landscape area). 

Times/days we would like you to be available: Most sessions will run during weekdays between 9:30 and 16:00, but length of sessions are very much dependent of the task. This role is ad hoc and sessions are based on volunteer availability. Occasional weekend sessions may occur but are dependent on availability of a session leader.

Benefits to you:

• Contribute to the conservation of our beautiful nature reserves through raising funds.

• Learn new skills
• Meet like-minded people, make new friends
• Get some fresh air and exercise
• Improve your health and well-being

Purpose of your role

To assist the work party at Bishops Hill to carry out a wide variety of practical tasks to maintain and enhance the reserve.

Tasks you will be involved with:

• Tasks vary throughout the year, (initially with a focus on scrub clearance over the winter months) but ranging from meadow cutting in the summer to hedge laying and scrub clearance in the 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 simple tools.
• A willingness to work outside in all weather
• 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 drink, sun cream and insect repellent.  Tea and biscuits are provided.

You will be based at: Bishops Hill Nature Reserve, access via the yellow land, off Ladbroke Road, Bishops Itchington. CV47 2UT

Times/days we would like you to be available: We meet fortnightly on Monday’s from 10am - 1pm.

Your free taster sessions:  7th & 21st Oct, 4th & 18th Nov, 2nd & 16th Dec 2019, 13th & 27th Jan 2020, 10th & 24th Feb and 9th and 23rd March 2020. 

You can come along to one or more of these sessions. There is no minimum commitment required, just simply turn up, enjoy yourself and come back if you would like to do more.  Following a session, you are more than welcome to volunteer with the group going forward.

Benefits to you:

• Contribute to the conservation of our beautiful nature reserves.
• Learn new skills
• Meet like-minded people
• Get some fresh air and exercise

Purpose of your role

To attend and support Warwickshire Wildlife Trust community engagement activities and engage with the general public and other volunteers about nature and the work we do. In this varied role, depending on your interests, you may be involved in assisting with community engagement events, talks and practical taster sessions. Example activities include running a stall, co-leading wildlife walks, running children’s craft activities and supporting practical habitat management tasks. The majority of our activities are held outdoors.

Tasks you will be involved with:

• Assist as required at specific events
• Engaging with members of the public
• Support the preparation and delivery of wildlife based activities
• Working with a diverse range of people across all ages
• Handling donations
• Setting up display stands and 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 skills
• 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
• Ability to adhere to health and safety policies and procedures
• Able to provide a reference

You will be based at: We attend regular events across Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.

Times/days we would like you to be available: Flexible based on your lifestyle and circumstances.

Benefits to you:

• Develop communication and interpersonal skills with the public as well as other volunteers and staff
• Become a valuable member of a friendly, professional, hardworking team
• The chance to meet new people
• Contribute to the protection of our wildlife and wild places
• Receive training, develop new skills and gain experience in community engagement
• An opportunity to make a real difference to the work of the trust

We are looking for a dynamic person to act as a trustee organising our annual Best Kept Village Competition in Nottinghamshire.  This competition is not about finding picture postcard villages but is about rewarding community effort by people who make the best of where they live.

We are looking for a person who is self-motivated and energetic with the ability to encourage villages to enter, to recruit and retain judges and to issue well-prepared instrctions and paperwork in good time to enable the competition to proceed to timetable.

Full details will be provided on request.

Do you have experience of the planning system?

We are looking for a volunteer with a knowledge of factors relevant to planning to influence plannimg decisions by using factually-based evidence to make a case.  This might be in terms of comments on draft local plans or on individual planning applications.

CPRE wants to see planning used to ensure that the right sort of development takes place in the right places.  We want to protect our countryside as a resource for all to enjoy but also to make it a place where people who work there can afford to live.  We need to build affordable homes in both towns and in rural areas.

Context

Would you like the opportunity to design fantastic new festive designs for Renewable World’s Christmas e-cards? Successful e-card designs will be available on our website for our corporate supporters to select their designs and donation level and send to their clients, staff and stakeholders.

Volunteering with Renewable World is a great way to support our work, which tackles poverty in developing countries by enabling the provision of affordable renewable energy systems for energy-poor communities. Access to affordable and reliable energy services is critical in empowering energy-poor people to lift themselves out of poverty.

Perhaps you are an art or design student looking to gain more experience or a new designer who has recently launched their business. Or maybe you are a seasoned professional designer who would like to donate their time to Renewable World. Creating new designs for our Christmas e-cards will be great experience of working to a client’s brief and your designs could get exposure on our website and then emailed out to many contacts.

The Renewable World Christmas e-card campaign is our way of raising extra funds during the season of giving. Every year we approach our corporate supporters in the renewable energy industry and ask them to donate money to help provide rural communities in the developing world with clean energy for sustainable livelihoods. In return we give them a renewable energy themed Christmas e-card to send in place of traditional paper cards.

Last year’s Christmas card campaign raised over £12k (£12,842). Good e-card designs really can help us raise vital funds to support our work in developing countries.

We offer a series of designs, all of which can be modified with a logo and personal message. By sending the e-cards, companies can express their support of Renewable World as well as a strong commitment to lifting people out of poverty through the provision of clean energy.

Brief

The theme for our Christmas cards is Renewable Energy at Christmas.

We are looking for designers to create new Christmas card designs in order to refresh our current selection of designs for this year’s e-card campaign. We would like you to create a design, which includes renewable technology such as solar, wind (offshore and onshore), water pumps and biogas digesters or that have a strong ‘green’ theme or message. The cards also need to include our logo. We would also like the designs to be cheerful and festive! We are happy to consider a range of styles, including; collage, hand-drawn, painted and mixed media designs, but it must be possible to translate the design into a digital image, with digital text included.

This year, we are also really interested in a moving image/animated design, which will add even more variety to the designs we offer our corporate clients.

Pease contact us using the email listed and get in touch as soon as possible and the deadline is Thursday 5 December. We will then send you more details, our brand guidelines and logo.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Renewable World

Role Title

Assistant Warden Internship

Where

RSPB Gloucestershire

When

November 2019 onwards

Commitment

6 months, 2 days per week (actual working days can be flexible)

Why we want you

We are a small team working on two mature woodland RSPB reserves; Nagshead is situated in the heart of the Forest of Dean and Highnam Woods is in the Severn Vale on the outskirts of Gloucester. Despite both being woodland sites, the reserves are very different, and we manage them accordingly to benefit our key wildlife species.

The intern is a vital part of the wardening team, helping to implement our reserve management plans. This will involve:

• Learning on the job about the practical habitat management of woodlands, including scrub management, ride management, tree felling, coppicing and glade creation
• Regular checks and maintenance of reserve infrastructure such as fencing, paths, hides and benches, all of which need regular upkeep
• Being responsible for high visitor standards, making sure the reserves are looking and functioning at their best for our visitors
• Upkeep of the workshop/store areas and visitor centre, maintenance of the machines and hand tools
• Attending regular volunteer work parties with an expectation to lead some volunteer days
• Biological recording through spring/summer, including bird point count surveys, key bird species territory mapping, bird nest box monitoring, dragonfly, butterfly, reptile and flora surveys
• Supporting the Assistant Warden with a variety of admin jobs, including updating risk assessments, emergency action plans, COSHH records, mapping and biological data entry, recording visitor numbers and logging volunteer work hours
• Working some weekend days at busy times, meeting and greeting visitors at Nagshead visitor centre

What’s in it for you

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a small team on two stunning woodland nature reserves, delivering aims for the benefit of wildlife and people.

You will gain:

• An insight into how nature reserves function and how your work fits into the overall management
• Training and development of skills necessary for a job in nature conservation
• A good understanding of woodland ecology
• Development of species identification and monitoring methods
• Development of leadership and communication skills
• A mentor who you will work with you on a personal development plan and organise suitable training during the internship
• Access to our internal intranet
• Opportunities to make other contacts within the RSPB
• Training and support on CV writing, interview techniques and job applications
• A reference on the successful completion of your internship

The RSPB’s internships are designed to offer work experience. However, doing an internship, unfortunately, does not guarantee future employment with the RSPB. Interns can apply for our paid vacancies but will need to have proven themselves in their current role before their volunteering experience will assist an application for a paid post.

The skills you need

We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly person who likes a challenge! An interest in conservation is a must. Previous conservation volunteering experience isn’t essential, but every day can be different on reserves, so you will need to be flexible in your approach to your work. A driving license would be an advantage. You must be happy to work outside in all weathers, doing what can be challenging physical work. There will be times when you are required to work by yourself through your own initiative. A willingness to work the occasional weekend and take time off in lieu is expected.

You must be able to get to and from Gloucestershire reserves office in Parkend for the duration of your internship as we are unfortunately unable to offer onsite accommodation.

RSPB runs an inclusive volunteer internship scheme, so whether you have just graduated, finished your A-levels and looking for voluntary experience in your gap year or you are looking for a change of career paths, we welcome your application.

However, we do ask that you meet the following requirements: 

• 18 years old or over
• Available for 6 months or more
• Achieved A-levels or equivalent
• IT literate

Notes

The deadline for applications is 26 September 2019. Interviews will be on 4 October 2019. All the training necessary and background information will be provided and since you'll be giving up your time, it's only fair that we offer to reimburse your travel expenses (up to 25 miles). The RSPB is the country's largest nature conservation charity, inspiring everyone to give nature a home. By volunteering your time and skills, you could make a real difference to the work of the RSPB.

Our Environment project is an environmental education program that aims to change the attitudes and behaviour of the people who live in Huanchaco.
Unfortunately, it is common to see people in Huanchaco throwing garbage on the beach and on the streets. The objective of our program is to create a new generation of individuals more aware of the environment and who can take an active role in caring for the future of the planet.
Tasks to develop:
- Support at events
- Care of hydroponic gardens
- Creation of workshops
- Creation of strategies to improve the project

Nuestro proyecto de Medio Ambiente es un programa de educación medioambiental que tiene por objetivo cambiar las actitudes y el comportamiento de las personas que habitan en Huanchaco.
Desafortunadamente, es común ver en Huanchaco a personas botando basura en la playa y en las calles. El objetivo de nuestro programa es crear una nueva generación de individuos más concientizados sobre el medio ambiente y que puedan tener un papel activo en cuidar el futuro del planeta.
Tareas a Desarrollar:
-          Apoyo en los eventos
-          Cuidado de jardines hidropónicos
-          Creación de talleres
-          Creación de estrategias para la mejora del proyecto

All of our HELP Coordinator positions are higher-level volunteer positions for more experienced volunteers with strong leadership skills, who are looking to coordinate and manage one of our own Huanchaco Education and Learning Program (HELP) projects. In this position, you would receive supervision from OCN staff and you would be responsible for overseeing and supervising the other volunteers assigned to your HELP project. There is a lot of room for creativity in these positions. You will be expected to have a great deal of initiative in helping to create the structure by planning, organising and facilitating the schedule of meetings, events, and activities for your project.

Volunteer roles/working hours

·Coordinate activities such as the Yo Cuido Mi Playa campaign and workshops in partner projects and schools with the help of the manager.

·Supervising the other HELP Environment volunteers, including running team meetings and follow up on their goal setting

·Managing the HELP Environment budget

·Liaise with the local University and other local governmental and non-governmental bodies

·Update our HELP Environment curriculum

Volunteer requirements

·Age 21+

·Minimum intermediate Spanish level

·Minimum commitment: 3 months – the longer, the better.

·Good people skills, as you will be supervising other volunteers

·Responsible

·Volunteers should have some background in working with children

·Leadership and discipline are must for this position. Experience in environmental issues and awareness spreading would be an advantage, but not mandatory

We are looking for volunteer Eco-Schools Green Flag Assessors

Location: Across England

Salary: Voluntary – travel expenses are paid

Keep Britain Tidy is an iconic and dynamic charity providing first class solutions to environmental challenges. For more than 60 years, we have campaigned for cleaner, greener places. As the country’s anti-litter charity, we work tirelessly to combat waste and neglect so that everyone can love where they live. Using our world-class research and working with partners, we develop game-changing programmes that fly the flag for clean, accessible and attractive beaches, parks and green spaces and are proud to inspire and educate millions of children through our Eco-schools programme. The work of Keep Britain Tidy has never been more informed, important and urgent.

Volunteer role

• Are you passionate about environmental education?

• Would you like to help encourage young people to become more environmentally responsible?

• Would you like to help create great community cohesion in your Local Authority?

• Would you like to encourage schools to become more sustainable and environmentally aware?

If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you may be interested in becoming an Eco-Schools Green Flag Assessor.

The Eco-Schools programme is the largest sustainable schools programme in the world. The Eco-Schools Green Flag is an international award schools attain to show their commitment to the environment. To gain the Green Flag, the school must be assessed by an Eco-Schools Green Flag Assessor. This process involves the assessor reading the school’s Green Flag application documents, and then visiting the school to meet the Eco-Committee and Eco-Coordinator to assess whether the Eco-Schools ethos is embedded throughout the school.

What will I be expected to do?

• Using application documents and by conducting a visit, you will assess the school against the Eco-Schools Green Flag award criteria
• Following this you will complete an assessment form
• You will be fully trained to undertake assessments
• You will satisfy the Eco-Schools Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding procedures and follow Keep Britain Tidy’s Safeguarding Policy

To apply:

• For more information visit our website 
• Simply fill in the application form on our website and return to us at the email address held.
• We will then contact you with further information
• You can contact us for more details via the contact details held on our website.

You will help people and community groups to save energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.

You make visits to homes, schools and buildings in the London borough of Richmond to review energy usage, heating, insulation, lights and behaviours, give advice and install energy saving equipment. This is not about helping people to switch energy suppliers but to demonstrate simple changes which make a real difference.

Full training provided plus a practical exercise. You work in pairs and at first your colleague will mentor you but eventually you may become a mentor. The vists take 1 - 2 hours, mostly daytime, Mon-Fri and you write a report at home at times suitable to you.

From previous projects, we save the average home £200 / year in energy costs.

You should have some interest in sustainability, a good command of English and be familiar with Excel spreadsheets.