At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us in conserving nature and managing beautiful landscapes while gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: Surrey Wildlife Trust, passionate about wildlife and conservation.
- Benefits: Gain valuable skills, training, and experience in conservation management.
- Other info: Flexible volunteering opportunities available across various locations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference for wildlife and communities while enjoying the outdoors.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for nature and willingness to learn; no prior experience needed.
Countryside management voluntary vacancies include Ranger posts, countryside officers, and rural policy makers. These roles cover all land management, nature reserve management, and working in National Parks.
We are looking for new Trustees with a range of different skills to join our governing body and help guide the Trust's vital work. We seek individuals with strategic vision, independent judgement, and a willingness to commit to leading the charity in conjunction with the Senior Management Team. Ideal candidates should be passionate about wildlife and nature conservation, work well in a team, possess good interpersonal skills, and can commit the necessary time required to add value. We specifically look for skills and proven experience in areas such as:
- Education, teaching, and youth engagement
- Legal expertise or business acumen
- Finance background
- Biodiversity and planning, BNG, Green Finance investment
- Community networking or fundraising connections
The Trustees meet 6 times a year, with winter meetings via Teams and other meetings in person at Nower Wood near Leatherhead or Pirbright near Woking. Trustees are expected to attend the AGM plus 2 Trustee away days. They are appointed for three years and may be appointed for two subsequent terms before standing down.
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, please submit your CV and covering letter.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who wants to gain valuable experience, qualifications, and skills in conservation and site management through a traineeship with Kent High Weald Partnership. This role will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop key skills such as habitat management, leading volunteers, species identification, and community engagement, laying a strong foundation for a future career in conservation. The role is voluntary with a budget for training and expenses, lasting 12 months.
Volunteer Rangers are needed to patrol and monitor nature reserves, inspiring more people to take action for nature. This role is flexible, requiring commitment once a fortnight.
Volunteers at the Centre for Alternative Technology contribute to managing gardens and woodlands, gaining new skills and work experience while exploring the beautiful area of Mid Wales and Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
Conservation Crew volunteers with Andover Trees United help care for woodland through hands-on activities such as planting, mulching, and rewilding, receiving on-the-job training in conservation techniques.
CPRE Hampshire seeks volunteers to assist with traditional meadow management tasks, including scything and seed gathering, to enhance new meadows.
Devon Wildlife Trust offers a Voluntary Reserves Team Assistant role, providing formal training courses and comfortable accommodation while contributing to nature restoration efforts.
RSPB is looking for residential volunteers at Exminster Marshes to gain experience in reserve management and conservation, focusing on wet grassland sites and various wildlife species.
Various volunteering opportunities are available across different locations, including practical conservation tasks, gardening, and site maintenance, with training provided for all roles.
For more information on specific roles, please contact the respective organisations.
Aspiring Conservation Officer Trainee in Woking employer: Countryside Classroom
Join Surrey Wildlife Trust as an Aspiring Conservation Officer Trainee and immerse yourself in a vibrant work culture dedicated to nature conservation. With a focus on employee growth, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience in habitat management and community engagement while working alongside passionate professionals in the beautiful landscapes of Surrey. Enjoy flexible volunteering opportunities that not only enhance your skills but also allow you to make a meaningful impact on local wildlife and ecosystems.
