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Wythenshawe Practical Conservation Days
Organisation Details
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Sub theme: Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: We are part of the Wildlife Trusts partnership which is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to all wildlife. The network of 47 local Wildlife Trusts and our junior branch, Wildlife Watch, work together with local communities to protect wildlife in all habitats across the UK, in towns, countryside, wetlands and seas. The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside was formed in 1962 by a group of naturalists who wanted to help protect the wildlife of the old county Lancashire. It is now the leading local environmental charity in this region.
Description of role: Please note - To apply for this role you MUST
1. First register your interest via the Volunteer Hub account all you need to do is press apply now in the advert and then submit your email address. NOTE: this is purely to track your hours with the university and step 2 is needed to register to attend sessions.
2. Complete the online application via ASSEMBLE APPLICATION - https://lancashire-wildlife-trust.production.assemble.npe.accessacloud.com/opportunities/104684-practical-conservation-volunteer-2026-01-07
Get hands-on helping to improve the Wythenshawe for nature. We will be getting stuck in to some practical conservation activities such as grassland management, scrub clearance, invasive species removal and woodland thinning.
You will learn how these actions support your local wildlife and have the opportunity to spend time outdoors with members of your local community, as well as have the opportunity to join FREE AQA accredited training.
1. First register your interest via the Volunteer Hub account all you need to do is press apply now in the advert and then submit your email address. NOTE: this is purely to track your hours with the university and step 2 is needed to register to attend sessions.
2. Complete the online application via ASSEMBLE APPLICATION - https://lancashire-wildlife-trust.production.assemble.npe.accessacloud.com/opportunities/104684-practical-conservation-volunteer-2026-01-07
Get hands-on helping to improve the Wythenshawe for nature. We will be getting stuck in to some practical conservation activities such as grassland management, scrub clearance, invasive species removal and woodland thinning.
You will learn how these actions support your local wildlife and have the opportunity to spend time outdoors with members of your local community, as well as have the opportunity to join FREE AQA accredited training.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Leadership, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon
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: One off sessions - no commitments
Location:
Dependent on date, see link for details
Wythenshawe
M23 0AB