Environment Volunteer Roles

Trustee Position
Employer: Norfolk Wildlife Trust
Location: Norfolk
Salary: Unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed

For nearly a century, Norfolk Wildlife Trust has been committed to the conservation of Norfolk’s wildlife: a commitment expressed in land acquisition, habitat restoration, education, engagement and advocacy. Our passionate belief is that the wildlife of Norfolk deserves a healthy landscape in which to thrive and that people deserve the same.

Trustees are elected for a period of three years, with up to two further periods subject to re-election.  This year we will are looking to recruit a maximum of five Trustees (some of whom may be current Trustees seeking re-election).  We are looking for people who are passionate about nature and who wish to make a difference.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has experience/background in:

• Fundraising
• Finance
• Planning
• Law
• Communication & Engagement Strategies incorporating multiple Stakeholder groups
• The Farming Community

If you believe you have the qualities to make a great trustee and are passionate about Norfolk’s Wildlife we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: 10 May with interviews taking place in June.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

The Clean Something For Nothing app, connects people to clean the world, one bag of trash at a time. We envision to live in a litter free world with a conscious and collaborative society. Since the launch of the CSFN app in 2022, our users completed 4000+ cleanups in 65 countries resulting in over 826.579 Kg of trash removed from nature.

Clean Something For Nothing (CSFN) aims to address the environmental challenge of littering.

• Over 8 million tons of plastic waste end up in the oceans each year
• 136000 cigarette butts are thrown into the world every second
• If we don't act in 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the sea

Littering is a big problem that harms wildlife and human lives costing dozens of billions of euros to tackle it. We aim for a change that starts from grassroots citizen actions.

We believe in the power of community engagement and technology to combat litter pollution. Through our app, CSFN empowers individuals to take simple actions by cleaning up litter in their neighborhoods. By providing a user-friendly interface for tracking, sharing, and celebrating clean-up efforts, we incentivize citizens to make a positive impact on their surroundings. Small efforts repeated by many, lead to global changes.

BRANDING AND MARKETING CONSULTANT

• We seek expert help to shape, define and re-brand CSFN new value proposition. Help us define a new marketing strategy oriented to 1kg +1 tree: 2 euros; implement that strategy for B2B (Companies, municipalities, foundations); and, provide support to implement cohesive brand strategy aligned with our values and archetypes.

• Volunteer 2-3 hours per week remotely for 3-4 weeks

South Uist Renewable Energy Ltd (“SURE”) is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director for a fixed term of three years.

SURE operates a 6.9MW windfarm on behalf of the community of South Uist in the Outer Hebrides.  The existing board members are democratically elected by the community and this new appointment represents the first board vacancy that is also open to non-residents on a co-opted basis.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a windfarm expert to join the SURE board at a pivotal time.  Upon appointment, the new Non-Executive Director will meet with the Chief Executive and the management team for a comprehensive induction into the operations of the business. 

Standard duties of board membership apply to this role and the collective SURE Board:

• Set the strategic direction of the company
• Protect and enhance the financial performance of the company to maximise the contribution to the wider group of companies
• Focus on risk management and mitigating activity that can be implemented
• Ensure good governance
• Attend quarterly board meetings in South Uist (costs of travel and accommodation will be paid for by SURE)
• Engage in board discussion by drawing on extensive knowledge and expertise to make valuable and meaningful contributions

What SURE is looking for:

• An individual from a corporate background with extensive senior management experience
• Operational expertise in large windfarm projects (≥ 6.9MW), with direct experience of PPA negotiations, insurance policies, fault monitoring and maintenance contracts
• Experience in the windfarm repowering process would be a distinct advantage
• A qualified accountant or someone experienced in providing financial insight at strategic level
• An individual with 10+ years of board level experience

This position is open to anyone interested in Friends of the Earth and its local campaigns in the borough of Camden. As a Volunteer Coordinator, you will be crucial in building and maintaining a strong network of our group members and volunteers.

Duties

Most common duties:

• Develop and implement strategies to attract volunteers with diverse backgrounds and skills.

• Create posts on recruitment platforms to reach potential volunteers.

• Conduct onboarding sessions for new volunteers and members joining our group.

• Match volunteers with suitable roles and projects based on their skills, interests, and availability

• Implement strategies to enhance volunteer retention rates and satisfaction

Person specification

Essential:

• Min 18 years old.

• Strong commitment or interest in environmental issues.

• Own or have access to a laptop and/or smartphone.

Desirable

• Strong personal and communication skills.

• Team leader with collaborative skills.

• Previous experience in HR,DEI or related roles is advantageous.

If you are interested in this role, please let us know in a few lines about why you will be interested in volunteering in our group and for this particular role.

We're starting a circular fashion revolution. Loom connects you with designers to upcycle your clothes. Using AI and machine learning, we're making upcycling easy, fun and accessible. In the UK it’s estimated we only wear 1/4 of our wardrobes. That’s 1.6 billion unworn items of clothing in the UK alone, mainly due to bad design, bad fit and poor quality. This is leading to a global crisis. By 2050, 150 million tonnes of clothes will be in landfill. In fact, the problem is so huge you can already see a textile landfill in Chile from space.

There’s no need for those clothes to be thrown away. There are tens of thousands of designers and seamstresses in the UK who can help repair, alter or redesign your clothes - saving them from landfill and giving them a whole new lease of life. But currently ordering custom made or upcycling your clothes is expensive and inaccessible. Would you even know where to start? Imagine if you could create your own tailor made wardrobe at the touch of a button. Introducing Loom. Loom connects you with designers to create bespoke or upcycled clothing. Tell us about an item you no longer wear, and we’ll give you ideas on how we could transform it. Or already have a vision of what you want to create? Tell us & our designers will bring your vision to life. Our technology uses AI and machine learning to match-make your projects with the right designers based on style, location and design. And our technology not only supports you but also our incredible community of designers. Loom is an all-in-one software solution to not only help our designers find more work, but also manage orders, payments & customer service, to help grow their businesses sustainably.

INFLUENCER PARTNERSHIP MANAGER

• Reach out and foster relationships with micro-influencers, partner with influencers on collaborations and campaigns monitor end-to-end progress of campaigns and support with influencer strategy and ideation of collaborations.
• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week remotely for 3-5 months.

We're starting a circular fashion revolution. Loom connects you with designers to upcycle your clothes. Using AI and machine learning, we're making upcycling easy, fun and accessible. In the UK it’s estimated we only wear 1/4 of our wardrobes. That’s 1.6 billion unworn items of clothing in the UK alone, mainly due to bad design, bad fit and poor quality. This is leading to a global crisis. By 2050, 150 million tonnes of clothes will be in landfill. In fact, the problem is so huge you can already see a textile landfill in Chile from space.

There’s no need for those clothes to be thrown away. There are tens of thousands of designers and seamstresses in the UK who can help repair, alter or redesign your clothes - saving them from landfill and giving them a whole new lease of life. But currently ordering custom made or upcycling your clothes is expensive and inaccessible. Would you even know where to start? Imagine if you could create your own tailor made wardrobe at the touch of a button. Introducing Loom. Loom connects you with designers to create bespoke or upcycled clothing. Tell us about an item you no longer wear, and we’ll give you ideas on how we could transform it. Or already have a vision of what you want to create? Tell us & our designers will bring your vision to life. Our technology uses AI and machine learning to match-make your projects with the right designers based on style, location and design. And our technology not only supports you but also our incredible community of designers. Loom is an all-in-one software solution to not only help our designers find more work, but also manage orders, payments & customer service, to help grow their businesses sustainably.

WEB DEVELOPER

• We are looking for a Web Developer who is proficient in using Bubble.io to update design of the website, fix bugs and improve UX.
• Volunteer 4-6 hours per week for 3-5 months.

Agriculture is the primary source of income and food security for over 80% of the population in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Unfortunately, farmers in this region face numerous challenges that significantly hinder their productivity and overall well-being. These challenges include limited access to important information, inadequate storage infrastructure, transportation limitations, insufficient financial assistance, reliance on rainfall, and a lack of opportunities for training and skill development. As a result, over 7.7 million people in the DR Congo are currently struggling with severe food insecurity.

Our organization is fully committed to supporting farmers by providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to enhance their productivity and meet the highest standards of quality.One of the primary focuses of our program is to offer farmers comprehensive training on the most effective agricultural practices. This encompasses guidance on soil management, efficient water utilization, integrated pest and disease control, and responsible use of chemicals. Moreover, we provide training on sustainable production techniques, such as organic farming and permaculture, to minimize environmental impact and safeguard natural resources.

GRANT WRITER

• Create grant proposals in response to open calls and develop templates for future opportunities.
• Volunteer 2-3 hours per week for 3-5 months.

Volunteer for Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust and make a lasting contribution to nature’s recovery!

Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust is one of 46 local, independent Wildlife Trusts and is the charity that works to make the environment of Birmingham and the Black Country (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) a better place for wildlife and people through environmental education, community involvement, ecological and practical work.

We are a small resources team and would like some help with:

·administration tasks to help keep our volunteer records up to date;

·answering some emails and perhaps making some calls to potential new volunteers; and

·digitalising some of our paper documents which are currently stored in the office.

We would like someone who could come into our office (B18 7EP) on a Tuesday or Wednesday. We would like this to be a longer term role as we will need to set you up on our volunteering systems and provide training to use them.

Main tasks include:

Checking and responding to enquiry emails.

Perhaps making a few outgoing calls to potential volunteers.

Updating records on our volunteer system.

Scanning and filing documents.

Data inputting.

General office tidying.

Dealing with forms and sharing information with relevant staff.

 What skills or experience are needed to do the role?

Some administrative experience would be useful, but is not essential.

We would like someone who is confident in using new computer systems and can work independently.

We can provide training and ongoing support in using our software and computer systems. We would also provide training on data protection and GDPR. Ongoing support would be available from our Resources team.

 What could volunteers gain from the experience?

Office based administrative experience.

Forming new social relationships.

There is also the opportunity to engage with our Conservation team and learn more about the conservation work we do within Birmingham and the Black Country.

Out of pocket expenses will be paid.

References may be required.

Marine litter is one of the biggest threats facing the global marine environment, not only does it look unpleasant but the build up of plastics in our seas causes death of marine creatures that ingest it as well as disruption to the delicate food chains that everything (including us) rely on.

As part of the Yorkshire Wildlife Trusts’ Living Seas awareness and research work we are keen to raise the profile of the marine litter issue and encourage people to take direct action to combat it.

We currently run regular beach cleans at some of our flagship sites such as Spurn NNR, Flamborough, Bridlington and Filey and these events are an important part of our awareness programme and have not only helped to rid the sites of litter but have also enabled us to engage with people from all ages and from across the county. However, along the 45 miles of  Yorkshire’s coastline there are countless other sites which we do not currently have the capacity to cover. Our long-term goal is to have a network of coordinators to cover as many sites as possible and through these coordinators organise at least quarterly cleans of each site with members of the public.

If you are interested in empowering communities to clean up our oceans and want to find out more, please visit our website to find out more!

The West Reserves Team at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust look after a total of 25 nature reserves across the whole of West Yorkshire. These sites vary in size, have many different habitats including woodlands, grasslands and wetlands and face a whole range of challenges and opportunities. From the beautiful magnesian limestone meadows at Brockadale, to the fungi rich grasslands of Broadhead clough, to the urban oasis of Kirkstall Valley, as a West Reserves Voluntary Trainee you can expect to gain a valuable experience across a broad range of fascinating habitats and locations. You will be involved with a site that is developing into a nature reserve too, with wildflower meadow re-seeding, new hedges and tree planting.

In order to protect, create and manage these high-quality habitats for a whole range of species, we carry out a varied and important programme of both outdoor practical delivery and office-based work, which as a voluntary trainee you will get to experience firsthand.

Our volunteer trainee program is well established and as such, participants have become an invaluable addition to the Reserves team, further enhancing and protecting Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves whilst developing the skills and experience needed to take the first steps into a career in conservation.

Support is available for travel expenses, and the Voluntary Traineeship also comes with a competitive training budget.For more information and to apply, please visit Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website.

What we do

We help everyone use parks and their transformative health and wellbeing benefits. DEFRA estimates that if everyone spent time in parks, the NHS could save £2.1 billion a year, however often the people who could benefit most from using parks, do not.

We work with under-served communities to help them spend time in green space and we support small groups and community organisations to do the same. From supporting people with complex mental health needs to connect with nature and build community, to identifying and removing physical barriers to park access, we work to make sure parks fulfil their potential as free to use, community assets.

The role

As a Trustee with a communications background, you will take the lead at board level, whilst ensuring that the collective responsibility of the Trustees for the oversight and support of marketing and communications goals and activities. 

The main responsibilities of a Trustee is to:

• oversee the strategic direction of the charity as it scales to meet demand, and support the CEO in managing this growth;
• use their expertise to help guide the process;
• ensure the organisation works within the law and in line with its governing document and policies;
• keep informed about the activities of the charity in order to maintain effective oversight;
• take a financial overview and ensure that the organisation’s finances are adequate and responsibly managed;
• promote the work and safeguard the reputation of Your Park Bristol and Bath.

We have completed a skills audit of our existing trustee and staff team and we are looking to build experience and knowledge of marketing and communications practice.

At present, we do not have an in-house communication role. We outsource digital marketing to an agency and buy in support for campaigns when funding allows. We aim to have in-house capacity in this strategy period and need a trustee to help guide us to use our limited resources in the most effective way possible. 

Skills and experience needed

You do not need to have prior experience of being a Trustee or experience working with boards. We will provide training to fully induct you into the role and you will be buddied up with one of our longer standing trustees to support you in your first six months.

We are primarily looking for communications professionals who are passionate about the potential of Bristol and Bath’s parks and want to help everyone experience their benefits.

We’re particularly interested in receiving applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, Disabled people, unpaid carers, or people from low-income households.

What we do

We help everyone use parks and their transformative health and wellbeing benefits. DEFRA estimates that if everyone spent time in parks, the NHS could save £2.1 billion a year, however often the people who could benefit most from using parks, do not.

We work with under-served communities to help them spend time in green space and we support small groups and community organisations to do the same. From supporting people with complex mental health needs to connect with nature and build community, to identifying and removing physical barriers to park access, we work to make sure parks fulfil their potential as free to use, community assets.

The role

As a Trustee with a fundraising background, you will take the lead at board level, whilst ensuring that the collective responsibility of the Trustees for the oversight and support of fundraising goals and activities. 

The main responsibilities of a Trustee is to:

• oversee the strategic direction of the charity as it scales to meet demand, and support the CEO in managing this growth;
• use their expertise to help guide the process;
• ensure the organisation works within the law and in line with its governing document and policies;
• keep informed about the activities of the charity in order to maintain effective oversight;
• take a financial overview and ensure that the organisation’s finances are adequate and responsibly managed;
• promote the work and safeguard the reputation of Your Park Bristol and Bath.

Skills and experience needed

You do not need to have prior experience of being a Trustee or experience working with boards. We will provide training to fully induct you into the role and you will be buddied up with one of our longer standing trustees to support you in your first six months.

We are primarily looking for fundraising professionals who are passionate about the potential of Bristol and Bath’s parks and want to help everyone experience their benefits.

We’re particularly interested in receiving applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, Disabled people, unpaid carers, or people from low-income households.

What we do

We help everyone use parks and their transformative health and wellbeing benefits. DEFRA estimates that if everyone spent time in parks, the NHS could save £2.1 billion a year, however often the people who could benefit most from using parks, do not.

We work with under-served communities to help them spend time in green space and we support small groups and community organisations to do the same. From supporting people with complex mental health needs to connect with nature and build community, to identifying and removing physical barriers to park access, we work to make sure parks fulfil their potential as free to use, community assets.

The role

As a Trustee with a Human Resources background, you will take the lead at board level, whilst ensuring that the collective responsibility of the Trustees for the management, support and development of our staff is maintained. All Trustees share responsibility for the organisation.

The main responsibilities of a Trustee is to:

• oversee the strategic direction of the charity as it scales to meet demand, and support the CEO in managing this growth;
• use their expertise to help guide the process;
• ensure the organisation works within the law and in line with its governing document and policies;
• keep informed about the activities of the charity in order to maintain effective oversight;
• take a financial overview and ensure that the organisation’s finances are adequate and responsibly managed;
• promote the work and safeguard the reputation of Your Park Bristol and Bath.

Skills and experience needed

You do not need to have prior experience of being a Trustee or experience working with boards. We will provide training to fully induct you into the role and you will be buddied up with one of our longer standing trustees to support you in your first six months.

We are primarily looking for HR professionals who are passionate about the potential of Bristol and Bath’s parks and want to help everyone experience their benefits.

We’re particularly interested in receiving applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, Disabled people, unpaid carers, or people from low-income households.

FareShare Greater Manchester is looking for safe, confident drivers to join our busy, friendly delivery team. 

We re-distribute tonnes of surplus food a month to charities and community initiatives across Greater Manchester. This is an achievement of which we’re proud, and want to expand and is why we need your driving and delivery skills to support our growing operation, especially in these current times of increased need.

Key responsibilities

Driving a van to deliver surplus food orders to the premises of the various Community Food Members we support. 
Loading and unloading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

As a Delivery Driver at FareShare, you will be driving a temperature-controlled 3.5 tonnes Mercedes Sprinter van; working closely with a Driver’s Assistant to re-distribute food orders to the premises of a wide variety of Community Food Members. You will be involved with loading the vehicle and carrying out a range of tasks, from basic vehicle checks to delivery administration.

The required skills and attributes are as follows. You should:

Be aged 25 or over, with a clean driver's licence (or a maximum of 3 points).
(Experience of driving a van is desirable though not essential).

Have an interest in the work of FareShare Greater Manchester and our values.

Be physically fit to take on moving and handling of food orders.

Possess the ability to follow procedures and instructions.

Have good verbal communication skills.

Have a high respect for Health & Safety standards and procedures.

Be reliable and be able to commit to pre-agreed volunteer shifts.

In return you will gain:

Career, CV advice and support

A reference for future employers

Reimbursement of travel and lunch expenses 

The opportunity to give practical help to fight food poverty and reduce food waste (and associated CO2 emissions)

The opportunity to meet like-minded people and make new friends

Our operating hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. 

Driver 4 hour shifts begin at 8:30am. 

We especially welcome volunteers who can commit to one day a week. 

The days and rota hours of volunteering are agreed around your availability.