The opportunity

BTCV offers practical environmental volunteering opportunities for people looking to get involved in looking after their local area, whilst also opening the door to broader environmental awareness and action.
To take part in a practical day with BTCV you dont have to be super fit just willing to contribute what you can. BTCVs projects are available at locations all over the UK. Visit our website www.btcv.org to find your local office details and activities near to you, as the work varies from day to day and season to season. You can volunteer for as many or as few days as you like, there is no regular commitment needed.
In the winter you can expect to be tree planting, hedgelaying, creating and maintaining ponds and wetlands and coppicing, whilst in the summer months you could be dry stone walling, constructing wildlife areas in schools, creating footpaths and boundaries and undertaking invasive species removal. In urban areas we are likely to be at work transforming derelict or waste space into green space for the benefit of the local community and wildlife.
Its fun, its different, its good for you and there is no charge to join in!
We provide:
Fully trained leaders
Training & a safety briefing
First Aid provision
An introduction to the work on site
Tools, protective clothing, hot drinks and water
Transport to the project site MAY be available from a specific pick up point - contact the office for details
Volunteer insurance for Public Liability and Personal Accident (but not insurance for loss or damage to personal property)
You need to bring:
packed lunch
suitable outdoor clothes
suitable outdoor footwear

The organisation

Inspiring People, Improving Places. BTCV is the UKs leading practical conservation charity. BTCV connects people with place, builds healthy,sustainable communities, and increases peoples life skills. It aims to create a better environment where people from all cultures feel valued, included and involved.
BTCV supports 140 000 volunteers a year taking hands-on action to improve their urban and rural environments, and a Community Network supports local groups.
BTCV offers regular conservation tasks, UK and International Conservation Holidays, the BTCV Green Gym, training opportunities and an on-line Shop making products and services accessible to all.

Skills/Qualifications

No previous experience or particular levels of physical fitness required. Activities are inclusive and available for all abilities. You will be asked to complete a Volunteer Welfare form and to keep us advised of any medical conditions you may have, but if in doubt please check with the local office as to whether a particular activity is advisable for you.

Times you can volunteer:

• Monday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Tuesday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Wednesday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Thursday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Friday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Saturday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening
• Sunday: Morning , Afternoon , Evening

This opportunity expired on 24-08-2010, and is no longer available for applications.

Our thanks to:

BTCV Exeter Field Office

11 - 15 Dix's Field, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QA

01392 666 460

for providing this opportunity.

Opportunity last updated on 24-08-2009