We are supported by volunteer-run groups across Worcestershire. Our Redditch Local Group is run by a small committee who are looking for others to help them run activities and inspire local people to love wildlife. What events and activities you choose to run are up to the group but roles available may include chairperson, treasurer, meetings organiser, minute taker, doing teas and coffees at meetings, attending events in the local area to promote the Trust and stand up for nature. 

Purpose of the role

With support from staff at the Trust, to work with your committee to develop a diverse programme of activities that are suitable for your local area. This could be a mixture of walks and/or indoor talks. It may also involve working with other local groups to provide activities across a larger area. Each group is different and may do a combination of the above or other activities that are right for your area.

Type of tasks you will be involved with

Some examples of typical tasks involved…

• Attending committee meetings three times a year
• Helping with indoor meetings if/when arranged
• Leading or facilitating walks in an area that you feel comfortable in
• Organising the indoor meetings by booking venues and the speakers

There is flexibility in the specific responsibilities you will take on. This will depend on skills and in collaboration with the rest of the committee.

Experience and skills required

• Interest and enthusiasm for nature and wildlife conservation
• Be well organised
• Able to communicate in a clear and transparent way
• Ability to work pragmatically 
• Good team working skills
• Volunteering on committees and working with teams (desirable)
• Organising events (desirable)

Days/times we would like you to be available

This role has no set days apart from the monthly indoor meetings if these take place (usually Sept/Oct – April). The time commitment will depend on the specific roles taken on and any planned events.

Benefits

As a volunteer, you will be able to work closely with members of the committee, all of whom may have specific roles. Group members and friends are very appreciative of the activities that local groups organise and the opportunities that these present to them to enjoy and learn more about the natural world. The rewards of working with the group are significant.

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!