Purpose of Role

Our practical conservation volunteers are an essential part of the team working on nature reserves across the county. Volunteers help with practical conservation management to maintain the sites special features for now and for the future.

Type of work

Trench Wood has a diverse population of butterflies, birds and other wildlife. Our work to provide and maintain suitable habitat is done through a number of tasks including coppicing to create glades and scrub clearance to open up the lower canopy and ground level flora. There is also a pond, where we maintain surrounding vegetation.

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

We have two work parties that take place between 10am-3pm - every Thursday (all year round) and the fourth Sunday of the month (between Sep-Mar only).

Benefits

Being a practical conservation volunteer gives you the chance to see Worcestershire’s special places, home to some of the county’s rarest wildlife, whilst learning about their management. The reserves are great places to observe wildlife and just being outdoors is great for your overall health and wellbeing as well as keeping you fit.

We’re Wild About Inclusion

To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better.  It also means cultivating inclusive workspaces that are free from discrimination, where differences are valued, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature!