Practical Conservation - Upton Warren (The Moors)
The Christopher Cadbury Wetland Reserve at Upton Warren,
Upton WarrenWychbold, Worcestershire, B61 7ER (Flashes) B61 7ET (Moors)
Volunteers de-silting avocet channel at Upton Warren © Wendy Carter
Position details
Commitment:
TuesdayFrequency:
WeeklyOur volunteer team at Upton Warren is looking for more people to help them manage the county's premier birdwatching nature reserve between Bromsgrove and Droitwich Spa.
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 site's special features for now and for the future.
Type of work
At Upton Warren help is needed with habitat management includes scrub clearance, fencing, island management, reed cutting and much more.
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 morning from 9am.
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, while 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!
Opportunity type
Contact details
Please complete our volunteer enquiry form.
To find out more please email volunteer@worcestershirewildlifetrust.org or call 01905 754919.