Lower Smite Farm volunteers (c) Wendy Carter
Location: Lower Smite Farm, Hindlip, Worcestershire, WR3 8SZ
Opportunity type: Work Party
Available: Tuesdays
Frequency: Weekly
Our volunteers at Lower Smite Farm are key to looking after the farm - there's a mix of practical conservation in the morning and the opportunity to develop your own monitoring and surveying interests in the afternoon.
Purpose of Role
At the farm we host a variety of guided walks, talks and educational experiences. We aim to demonstrate key techniques to establish a resilient farming enterprise. Taking care of soil health and providing a sanctuary for pollinators we are able to monitor practices and share knowledge with the wider farming community.
Type of work
An example of the tasks involved is below but we also encourage volunteers to develope their own monitoring and surveying interests in the afternoon.
- young woodland management (thinning and pruning)
- mowing of pathways including trail and public footpaths
- blackthorn cutting
- weeding
- hedge laying
- fencing repairs and maintenance
- carpentry
- butterfly transects
- plant surveys
- bird nest box monitoring and maintenance
- pollinator nest box monitoring and maintenance
Basic information
- Interest and enthusiasm for nature and wildlife conservation
- Willingness to work outside in all weathers
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Basic use of hand tools - training will be given
- Willingness to be involved in a number of tasks as directed
- Suitable for everyone with a basic level of fitness
Time/days
Every Tuesday 9am-1pm but you're more than welcome to get involved with monitoring or surveying in the afternoon.
Benefits
Being a farm volunteer gives you the chance to spend time at the Trust's HQ and learn about managing a farm with wildlife in mind. The tasks and the outdoors is great for your overall health and wellbeing as well as keeping you fit.
Contact details:
For more information please email Helen Dorey or call her on 01905 754919.
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