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Role Details

Title

Conservation Volunteers

Organisation

Sutton Ecology Centre

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What you will be doing

PLEASE EMAIL biodiversity@sutton.gov.uk IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING.

Volunteers are required to assist with practical habitat maintenance activities at nature sites around the Borough including Sutton Ecology Centre. The type of work carried out varies depending on the season and is based around general gardening and DIY activities. This could include hedge laying, living willow structures, dead hedging leaf raking, litter picking, maintaining paths and managing woodland, pond and meadow habitats.

Tuesday & Thursday Task Days 10am to about 4pm - various sites subject to programme
Wednesday Task Day 10am to 1pm - Sutton Ecology Centre
Sunday Task Day (Once a month - 3rd Sunday) 10am to 1pm - sites subject to programme

We are happy to discuss opportunities with new volunteers.

Please email biodiversity@sutton.gov.uk to find out more.

Activities

Gardening,Practical Work & DIY,Employee & Group Volunteering,Community Work,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Conservation, Gardening

Skills Description

Interested in the environment Able to take part in varying levels of physical activity. Volunteers are supervised at all times and specific horticultural/environmental knowledge is not needed. Volunteers should be prepared to work outdoors in all seasons and dress appropriately.

What is in it for you

The small team provides a warm welcome to people of all ages and backgrounds looking to get involved with gentle conservation / gardening activities. Whether you are looking to volunteer as part of your Duke of Edinburgh's Award or just want to spend a few hours helping out around local nature sites we would love to hear from you.

Time Commitment

Tuesday & Thursday Task Days 10am to about 4pm - various sites subject to programme. Wednesday Task Day 10am to 1pm - Sutton Ecology Centre. Sunday Task Day (Once a month - 3rd Sunday) 10am to 1pm - sites subject to programme.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Role Address

Sutton Ecology Centre, Festival Walk, Carshalton. Various nature sites around the Borough - attendance subject to seasonal programme - please contact to discuss.

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Directions

Number of volunteers required