Opportunity
Volunteer wardens play an important part in our mission protect and restore wildlife in Shropshire by helping us look after one of the 40+ nature reserves across the county. It may be a reserve that is local to you, or one which you feel particularly connected to.
As a volunteer nature reserve warden, you will:
- Visit your reserve on a regular basis
- Report any problems or issues back to the Reserves Officer at SWT
The role is flexible and varied, depending on the site, and the specific opportunity can be
discussed with the Reserves Officer. It may also include tasks such as:
- Carrying out maintenance and management tasks with hand tools
- Litter picking
- Checking on gates, fences, stiles and signage
- Species monitoring
- Checking on grazing animals
- Interacting with visitors and members of the public
You can visit the reserve whenever you wish, but we suggest at least once a month.
Generally, you will be working on your own. We ask that you have a ‘buddy’ in the local area who can make sure you return from the site as expected and notify our team if there are any issues.
This role can be physically demanding and may involve walking some distance over rough, steep, muddy or uneven ground.
Accessibility varies across our reserves - if you have any accessibility requirements or concerns, please chat to our Reserves team to see what opportunities would be best suited to your needs.
What skills do I need?
No prior experience is required for this role.
We are looking for people who:
- Are fit and active
- Are happy to work on their own, primarily
- Can visit their reserve on a regular basis
It’s great to have some previous knowledge of your chosen reserve, but a full introduction will be provided before you start your role.
Any experience or knowledge you have around nature and conservation would be very helpful but is not essential.
We’ll ask you to read and adhere to our safeguarding policy, health and safety policy, and our volunteer code of conduct. You’ll receive a copy of these when you apply.
At Shropshire Wildlife Trust, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone is welcome. If you’re worried you don’t have quite the right skills, might not be able to participate in all activities, or need any support or adjustments to the role, have a chat with us and we’ll do everything we can to help you volunteer.
Posted for
Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Interests
- Conservation
- Environment/Outdoor
- Wildlife and Animals
Activities
- Practical Skills
Details
No additional details recorded for this opportunity.
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
The SWT Headquarters’ core opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. You can volunteer any time to suit you during these hours. It would be helpful for us if you can commit to one day or half day per week but we’re happy to be flexible.
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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