Local Reserves Group Volunteer Leader
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust
Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
Volunteer • Part Time
www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
[email protected]
02476 302912
Wendy Knott
Sectors:
conservation & wildlife
Closing date: Monday, 26th April 2021
Purpose of your role
As a Local Reserves Group Volunteer Leader, you will lead a group of volunteers on one of our
local nature reserves to carry out a variety of tasks throughout the year. This is a valuable
resource for enabling volunteers to give their time mostly at weekends, when other
opportunities
are limited.
Tasks you will be involved with:
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Leading a group of volunteers on your designated nature reserve.
- To ensure that the reserves group is conducted in a safe environment and any accidents or near misses are reported to the Reserves and Community Engagement Manager as soon as is practicable.
- Liaison with Reserves and Community Engagement Manager/Reserves Officer to produce a plan of work. Thereafter to liaise with your staff contact regarding on-going practical habitat management.
- To adhere to the Local Reserves Group Health and Safety Procedures and liaise with the Reserves Officer regarding any problems arising as soon as is practicable.
- To securely maintain relevant paperwork to allow for collation of volunteer inductions,
details and numbers.
- To maintain any tools and other WWT owned resources in accordance with good working practice.
- Attend regular training or refresher sessions as organised by WWT.
- Attend Annual Health & Safety Check with WWT staff.
- Be part of the management plan review programme.
Skills and abilities required:
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Knowledge of your local nature reserve is beneficial although not essential, as training will be provided.
- An interest in the work of the Trust and your designated site.
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Driving licence preferable but not essential.
You will be based at: Various local reserves throughout Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull
Times/days we would like you to be available: Local reserves groups run at various times on
weekdays/weekends depending on the nature reserve. Work parties usually start at 10.00am
and finish by mid-afternoon.
Benefits to you:
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Regular training or refresher sessions as organised by WWT.
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the environment in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.
- You will be a valuable member of a professional team.
- Meet new people and learn new skills.
- Reference available.
Please mention
environmentjob.co.uk
when responding to this ad.