Queenswood and Bodenham Lake Practical Conservation Volunteer
Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum,
Dinmore Hill, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PYBodenham Lake,
Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve, Bodenham, Herefordshire, HR1 3JTOak Tree Farm,
Oak Tree Farm Nature Reserve, Hope-under-Dinmore, Herefordshire, HR1 3JPPosition details
Commitment:
Any DayFrequency:
WeeklyWhat you will be doing
This volunteering opportunity will be with the Park Ranger Rosie, carrying out a wide range of practical volunteering tasks weekly that include clearing brash, coppicing woodland, installing infrastructure, carrying out invasive species control, surveying and monitoring of species, caring for specimen trees, and maintaining machinery and equipment.
There are no set tasks or duties with this opportunity - you'll be getting involved as directed by the Park Ranger with priority conservation tasks and day-to-day activities.
The skills you need:No experience is required although if you have a first aid qualification and/or chainsaw crosscutting and maintenance ticket that would be a great help.
What you'll get out of it:
Being part of our friendly volunteering team while making a difference to these important nature reserves for wildlife.
This opportunity may suit someone who is looking for a career in practical reserve management, or someone with practical experience looking to use their skills.
You can claim back out-of-pocket expenses.
Invited to attend volunteer socials.
The time you need to give:
You can volunteer as much or as little as you wish. We have work available on average 2-5 days per week.