Volunteer Hub
Peatlands Practical Conservation Volunteer
Organisation Details
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Activity type: Animals, Environment and Gardening, Practical Work and DIY
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: We are part of the Wildlife Trusts movement, the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to all wildlife. We are your local charity, working hard to improve your local area for wildlife and for you.
Description of role: Practical conservation - Help us to restore and maintain valuable lowland raised bog habitats on 2 different sites in the Greater Manchester area through seasonal tasks such as - planting, scrub clearance, invasive species control, biological surveys and path/boundary maintenance. We meet on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 am to 3pm, as well as one Sunday a month from 10am to 1pm. All tools, gloves and guidance are provided. Contact Ali on arajabali@lancswt.org.uk for more information.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM, Sunday AM, Sunday PM
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 4 hours per week
Location:
Little Woolden Moss, Culcheth, Warrington
Warrington
WA3 5AR