Purpose of role

Our practical conservation volunteers are an essential part of the team working on the reserves across the county. Volunteers help with practical conservation management to maintain the sites special features for now and for the future.

Type of work

Tasks at Gwen Finch Wetland Reserve include managing reedbeds and wet ditch habitats, scrub management , and pollarding willow trees.

Experience/skills needed

• 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 tools but training will be given
• Willingness to be involved in a number of tasks as directed

Time/days per week

The group meets on the second Monday of each month 10am-3pm. Volunteers meet at Birlingham church before being transported to the reserve in a minibus. Due to occasional flooding, tasks may be rescheduled so please get in touch with us before attending.

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, whilst 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 helping you to stay 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!