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Help Local Wildlife as a Volunteer for the Trust

Volunteers are invaluable to our work - without them we would not be able to do half as much! Volunteers bring new ideas and unique skills and knowledge to the Trust and their commitment and belief in our work strengthens us as an organisation.

 

There are many ways you can help us, as our network of over 350 volunteers have already discovered - practical conservation work, inspiring the next generation about wildlife or helping at events are just some of them.

Volunteering is a rewarding experience allowing you to develop skills and interests, to meet new people and above all, to contribute to the conservation of some of Warwickshire's most valuable natural areas.

We would really welcome your help as a volunteer at any of our sites - whether it is for an odd day or a few hours on a regular basis. Whatever time you can donate will make an important contribution to our overall work.

We aim to encourage people from all walks of life, with a variety of life experiences to come and volunteer and become involved in our work. Some roles do require specific skills or experience but most allow you to learn as you go along, after receiving appropriate on-the-job training and guidance from a staff member or experienced volunteer.

You do not need to be a member to volunteer. We recognise that people offer their support and help in a variety of different ways. Some people give donations of money; some people offer their time as volunteers. We are extremely grateful for your support, whichever way you give it.

We look forward to welcoming you to the network of volunteers who help us to work for a Warwickshire rich in wildlife, which is valued and enjoyed by people!

 

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust provides insurance cover for all volunteers up to the age of 80, responsible adults should accompany children under 16.

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Survey Force Volunteers Needed
Every other Monday 10am -1pm

The idea behind Survey Force is to do mini Bioblitzs over a range of sites where perhaps we have little or no recent data. So to start with the aim will be to generate up to date species lists. This may evolve depending on who comes along. All levels of experience and expertise will be welcomed, as it's another aim of Survey Force is to bring people together to share knowledge and feel comfortable with recording. If anyone shows a strong interest in a particular type of recording I can sign post them to the specialist recording groups in the county, such as the Warwickshire Flora Group or Butterfly Conservation.

The group will meet every other Monday morning. Leaving Brandon Marsh Nature Centre at 10am and returning by 1pm. You can of course meet us on site. Can you please let me know if you are planning on joining us and if you are going from Brandon or meeting on site, so that I can tailor the activities depending on who's coming. Please bring identification guides if you have them. I will provide more details of each visit nearer the time.

 

Date, location and task

30 April - Whitacre Heath - Ponds & Misc

14 May - Rough Hill Wood - Birds, Butterflies & Misc

28 May - Cuttle Pool - Misc

11 June - Deans Green - Condition Monitoring & Misc

25 June - Oxford Canal - Water Voles

09 July - Leam/Welshes - Butterflies & Misc

23 July - Goldicote Cutting - Misc

06 August - Welcolme Hills - Misc

20 August - Location and task TBC

03 September - Location and task TBC

17 September - Location and task TBC


Please contact caroline.temple@wkwt.org.uk for further information.

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