Volunteer Trainee Project Assistant, Bartonsham
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
An opportunity to gain work experience and training in practical and applied conservation work to support the Restoring Bartonsham Meadows’ Project, a national Lottery Heritage Funded project run by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.
Training will be provided in many aspects of reserve management and community engagement and can include the gaining of qualifications in relevant skills according to the candidate’s background.
For maximum benefit to both the trainee and Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, a consistent commitment to the programme is expected, and the trainee is required to adhere to the terms in the Trust’s volunteer policy as applicable.
Term: 6 months placement, 3 days a week - ideally Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
This is not a salaried role however there is a budget of £1600 for training and expenses, of which at least half will be available for training and is based on the relevant applicants needs for externally accredited training. Reasonable expenses are paid which include travel expenses to work.
About Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is the largest membership-based wildlife organisation in the county, dedicated to inspiring people about wildlife, acting as a wildlife champion and creating wildlife havens.
With the support of our 5,800 members and over 300 volunteers, we care for 55 Nature
Reserves, work with partners to create Living Landscapes and inspire people of all ages to
discover and care for Herefordshire's wildlife.
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, along with each of the other 45 Wildlife Trusts, is an
independent, autonomous charity with its own Trustees.
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is the largest membership-based wildlife organisation in the county, dedicated to inspiring people about wildlife, acting as a wildlife champion and creating wildlife havens. With the support of our 5,800 members and over 300 volunteers, we care for 55 Nature Reserves, work with partners to create Living Landscapes and inspire people of all ages to discover and care for Herefordshire's wildlife. Herefordshire Wildlife Trust, along with each of the other 45 Wildlife Trusts, is an independent, autonomous charity with its own Trustees.
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