Other Volunteering Opportunities in Dorset
RSPB - Local Group Leader - East Dorset Local Group
The RSPB East Dorset Local Group are looking for a Local Group Leader. The role would involve a commitment of 8-10 hours a month with a maximum 5 year term of office. An initial 2 day training course wil be provided.
Requirements: Boundless energy and enthusiasm. The ability to communicate with people and attend Group meetings and Field trips where possible. If speaking in public is not your forte then you can appoint a meeting announcer. You must be a member of the RSPB.
Why you are needed: Our network of over 160 RSPB local groups are ambassadors for the RSPB in the local community. We need an enthusiastic and conscientious individual to be the leader of a group. You will be supported in the role by a team of dedicated committee members & staff at regional office, Exeter. The local group runs a varied programme of regular public meetings, field trips, coach trips and fund raising activities in the area in support of the RSPB.
What's in it for you: This is your chance to increase awareness about the RSPB and the importance of conservation in your local area. This work can be very enjoyable and you will have the chance to work alongside like-minded and enthusiastic RSPB members and engender an interest in new people to the group as well as to the wider public through events. The RSPB is an active and exciting conservation charity, the largest in Europe! We can help you gain skills and give you a valuable insight into our work.
Appropriate training will be provided and expenses will be re-imbursed where necessary.
For more information contact Juliet Simms, South West Regional Office, RSPB, Keble House, Southernhay Gardens, EXETER EX1 1NT. Tel: 01392 453757 Fax: 01392 453750 or e-mail: juliet.simms@rspb.org.uk ADDED 06/10/2007
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Leaders Needed, North Dorset Wildlife Watch
We have a nucleus of very keen young people who have been meeting on the first Saturday of the month in North Dorset. They are currently working on a nature trail and information leaflet for a farm at Hartgrove nr Fontmell Magna. We urgently need at least two more registered leaders to help run the group. If you are a keen naturalist or even just want to learn more and enjoy passing on your knowledge and excitement of the natural world to children please contact Joy Wallis on Tel: 01305 264620, Mob: 07891 009951 or e-mail jwallis@dorsetwildlife.co.uk. Added 23/09/2007
Christchurch Borough Council - Visitor Surveys, St Catherine's Hill
Volunteers are needed to help with visitor surveys on St Catherine's Hill. The surveys would largely involve sitting at a site entrance for a few hours (between 2 and 4) in a pair and asking site users set questions and observing what activities are taking place on site. There may be a small amount of money payable to meet expenses (e.g. travel to site and lunch).
The purpose of the surveys is establish the current level of use and activities occuring on site as a baseline to determine how visitor pressure changes in the future and to assess how effective planned actions, to prevent any increase is site pressure in the future, are.
If you are potentially interested and want more information please contact Robin Harley, Countryside Officer, Countryside and Open Spaces, Christchurch Borough Council, Tel. 01425 272479 or e-mail countrysideservice@christchurch.gov.uk. Added 17/09/2007
BTCV - Volunteer Officer
BTCV are always looking for people to become Volunteer Officers (VOs). In return for your time, effort and enthusiasm you will receive valuable training which can help you to secure your first job in the environmental / conservation sector. Volunteer Officers should be responsible, reliable and enthusiastic. You must be able to give up two or more days per week, and ideally be able to volunteer for six months so that you can experience a range of activities. For more details and to express your interest, contact Kirsty Bourton (Project Officer) T: 01202 632101 M: 07740899722 e-mail: k.bourton@btcv.org.uk, Alternatively see the article on the main BTCV web site.
RSPB - Wildlife Recorder - Radipole & Lodmoor, Weymouth
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds are looking for people who can confidently identify the commoner species in one or more taxa, eg birds, butterflies, dragonflies, flowering plants, small mammals. A willingness to work early mornings or late evenings will be required, but for all surveys the ability to work to a defined plan and record data clearly will be essential. Minimum required commitment for this position is likely to be two or three hours per week. There will be opportunities to extend your skills into other taxa via on-site training days and formal training courses (where appropriate). For more details visit the RSPB web site or contact Nick Tomlinson on 01305 773519 or at nick.tomlinson@rspb.org.uk.
RSPB - Data Analyst - Radipole & Lodmoor, Weymouth
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds are looking for people with good all round IT skills, to help analyse and monitor data on flora and fauna found on the reserve. Skills required include data entry and analysis together with word processing and spreadsheet skills (Microsoft Office). Minimum required commitments for this position is two or three hours per week. This is a good opportunity to develop your IT skills as well as your knowledge of natural history. For more details visit the RSPB web site or contact Nick Tomlinson on 01305 773519 or at nick.tomlinson@rspb.org.uk.
RSPB - Roving Reserve Guide - Radipole & Lodmoor, Weymouth
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds are looking for people to help visitors to both reserves to identify birds, to talk about the importance of the reserves and enhance the experience of visitors through furthering their knowledge and interest. The skills required for this are good people skills, friendly disposition, enthusiasm for the RSPB, tact and diplomacy. Some natural history/conservation knowledge an advantage. A willingness to learn, familiarity with customer care and meeting the public an advantage, but not essential. Minimum required commitment for this position is one day per month. This is a good opportunity to gain new skills and gain a valuable insight into the work of the RSPB. For more details visit the RSPB web site or contact Lynne Burningham on 01305 778313 or at lynne.burningham@rspb.org.uk.
RSPB - Guided Walks Leader - Arne, Wareham
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds are looking for people with an outgoing personality, reasonable knowledge of wildlife and good communication skills, to lead guided walks on the Arne reserve. Minimum required commitment for this position would be one day per month. For more details visit the RSPB web site or contact Emma Foulger on 01929 553360 or at emma.foulger@rspb.org.uk.
RSPB - Biodiversity Surveyor (Non-Avian Taxa) - Arne, Wareham
The RSPB are looking for somebody with specialist natural history/wildlife knowledge to help find out what species are present in order to determine priorities for habitat management and to enhance our contribution to the Biodiversity Monitoring Programme. We are particularly looking for volunteers with expertise of vascular plants, lichens, mosses, dragonflies, butterflies and small mammals. Minimum required commitment for this position would be one day per year. For more details visit the RSPB web site or contact Mike Trubridge, Tel: 01929 553360 or e-mail: mike.trubridge@rspb.org.uk
RSPB - Long-term Voluntary Warden (6 month placement) - Avon Heath Country Park, Ringwood
If you want to gain practical skills to complement a formal qualification, or are looking to gain further experience in pursuit of a career in conservation this is the opportunity for you! You will become a member of our small but friendly team and receive relevant training in practical habitat and heathland reserve management skills. You will gain a valuable insight into the workings of Europe's largest conservation charity. Enthusiasm and an interest in conservation are essential as well as a willingness to work outside and participate in training. A full driving licence is also essential. Surveying and habitat management skills would be an advantage. A good level of fitness is important and you will need an up-to-date tetanus injection. Minimum commitment is 5 days per week. For more details visit the RSPB web site or contact Toby Branston Tel: 01425 472975 or e-mail: toby.branston@rspb.org.uk.
RSPB - Volunteer Information Assistant - Arne, Wareham
The RSPB are looking for volunteers to welcome visitors to this developing reserve and enhance their visitor experience. They will also staff the information hut, providing information to the public and recruiting new RSPB members. You will need to be good with people, have a friendly disposition, enthusiasm for RSPB, tact and diplomacy. Some natural history/conservation knowledge an advantage. The minimum required commitment is 1 day per month April to September. For more details visit the RSPB web site or contact Emma Foulger on Tel: 01929 553360 or e-mail: emma.foulger@rspb.org.uk.
RSPB - Volunteer Administrative/Clerical Assistant - Arne, Wareham
The RSPB require volunteers to assist staff with day-to-day administration; filing, checking leaflets and stationery; answering telephone, opening/dispatching mail; some computer/keyboard work. An interest in the work of The RSPB, good administrative skills, including basic computer literacy would be an advantage. Minimum commitment would be one day per week. For more details visit the RSPB web site or contact Emma Stephens
Tel: 01929 553360 or e-mail: emma.stephens@rspb.org.uk.
RSPB - Long Term Voluntary Warden - Arne, Wareham
The RSPB is looking for someone to assist the work programme and help to implement the reserve management plan on this internationally important reserve. During your stay, you will become a member of the reserve management team. You will contribute to practical conservation and gain skills and training opportunities in at least two significant areas, which could help in future employment prospects. This is an excellent chance to make a genuine contribution to wildlife conservation. You will gain a valuable insight into the workings of Europe?s largest conservation charity. You will need enthusiasm, ability to work as part of a team, interest in conservation and natural history and a reasonable level of fitness. A willingness to work outside and participate in training. A full driving licence would be an advantage. Minimum commitment: 6 Month full time placement. For more details visit the RSPB web site or contact Jack Edwards Tel: 01929 553360 or e-mail: jack.edwards@rspb.org.uk.
RSPB - Volunteer Estate Worker - Arne, Wareham
Volunteers are needed to help meet reserve estate and building maintenance commitments. All tasks are vital for conservation of the site and for retaining good access to, and around the reserve. Enthusiasm and an interest in conservation are essential. Practical DIY skills would be an advantage with a willingness to work outside. You will need an up-to-date tetanus injection and to enjoy working in a team. Minimum commitment: Flexible - but 1 day per week desirable. For more details visit the RSPB web site or contact Jack Edwards Tel: 01929 553360 or e-mail: jack.edwards@rspb.org.uk.
RSPB - Bird Surveyor - Arne, Wareham
Volunteers are needed to regularly monitor species, which occur on the reserve in nationally and internationally important numbers in order to maintain and update our databases and help measure the effectiveness of habitat management work. You will need the ability to identify a variety of bird species by sight and call and to be able to walk moderate distances (6-7 Kms). Minimum commitment: Two visits per month. Contact Mike Trubridge Tel: 01929 553360 e-mail: mike.trubridge@rspb.org.uk.
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Volunteer Wardens
Dorset Wildlife Trust are looking for people to become voluntary wardens on their reserves. Volunteers would act as eyes and ears on the site, occasionally leading guided walks, providing species records, and reporting to the relevant Reserve team etc. It's not a full time task, a few hours or so per week would probably be enough. If you're interested in helping, please contact Steve Davis on 01305 217955 or e-mail: sdavis@dorsetwildlife.co.uk.
Dorset County Council / Friends of Durlston - Visitor Centre Assistants
Volunteers are required to help out at the visitor centre. The Centre is OPEN every day 10.00 - 5.00pm April - October and Weekends November - March. Roles include staffing the counter, answering questions, taking money from sales. Training given and a Ranger is always available. For insurance purposes volunteers need to be Friends of Durlston which costs from £15 per year but does have other benefits such as reduced cost car parking.
For further information and to volunteer your time contact:-
Ali Tuckey
Countryside Ranger
Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2JL
Tel/Fax: 01929 424443
Email: info@durlston.co.uk
Web site: www.durlston.co.uk
Dorset County Council / Friends of Durlston - Data Entry
Wildlife records and much more need updating and analysing, and reports written. We are currently transferring raw information onto a computer database. For insurance purposes volunteers need to be Friends of Durlston which costs from £15 per year but does have other benefits such as reduced cost car parking.
For further information and to volunteer your time contact:-
Ali Tuckey
Countryside Ranger
Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2JL
Tel/Fax: 01929 424443
Email: info@durlston.co.uk
Web site: www.durlston.co.uk
Dorset County Council / Friends of Durlston - Photography
Photos of Durlston are required, especially People, Views, Wildlife and Activities. Slides, prints or digital. For insurance purposes volunteers need to be Friends of Durlston which costs from £15 per year but does have other benefits such as reduced cost car parking.
For further information and to volunteer your time contact:-
Ali Tuckey
Countryside Ranger
Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2JL
Tel/Fax: 01929 424443
Email: info@durlston.co.uk
Web site: www.durlston.co.uk
Butterfly Conservation - Dorset Branch / Surveyor (Transect Walks)
Volunteers are required to help monitor butterflies in important areas of the county by doing transect walks. A transect walk is a regular weekly count of butterflies along a particular route. There are some rules, but anybody can take part, whether they are beginners or experts; indeed, it is an excellent way for the beginner to learn butterfly identification. If you're interested in helping please contact Bill Shreeves, e-mail: butterflies@nascr.net
Dorset County Council / Friends of Durlston - Surveyor
Volunteers are required to help with a number of different types of surveys:-
- Bird surveys on designated patch throughout the year - some knowledge of bird identification needed.
- Butterfly survey : 3 transects are surveyed weekly from April - September : some knowledge of butterfly identification useful. Holiday cover often needed.
- Flowers surveys : In preparation of future plans, plant surveys in some fields to do. Orchids counted annually - between May - August depending on species. Training provided.
- Guillemot survey : counts daily, breeding and feeding surveys via the cliff camera in May and June
- Visitor Surveys : data on visitor numbers and comments needs to be collected and analysed.
- Photomonitoring : we are starting up monitoring of the park using photos and need keen photographers to help us out with this.
For insurance purposes volunteers need to be Friends of Durlston which costs from £15 per year but does have other benefits such as reduced cost car parking. For further information and to volunteer your time contact:-
Ali Tuckey
Countryside Ranger
Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2JL
Tel/Fax: 01929 424443
Email: info@durlston.co.uk
Web site: www.durlston.co.uk
Dorset County Council / Friends of Durlston - Voluntary Rangers
A great excuse to take a walk across the Purbeck Wares somewhere between Durlston and St.Aldhems Head. For monitoring purposes we are trying to record as much as possible on the Partnership area (between Durlston and The National Trust), so any records are of great help. All you need to do is walk the fields and record what you see, eg flowering plants, wildlife, human activity Maps, training in species identification and the like are provided.
For insurance purposes volunteers need to be Friends of Durlston which costs from £15 per year but does have other benefits such as reduced cost car parking.
For further information and to volunteer your time contact:-
Ali Tuckey
Countryside Ranger
Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2JL
Tel/Fax: 01929 424443
Email: info@durlston.co.uk
Web site: www.durlston.co.uk
Dorset County Council / Friends of Durlston - Interpretation Boards
if you have a flair for interpretation, work on new displays and repairs to the od ones is needed. Help with any of this work would be appreciated - including carpentry, painting, drawing.
For insurance purposes volunteers need to be Friends of Durlston which costs from £15 per year but does have other benefits such as reduced cost car parking.
For further information and to volunteer your time contact:-
Ali Tuckey
Countryside Ranger
Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2JL
Tel/Fax: 01929 424443
Email: info@durlston.co.uk
Web site: www.durlston.co.uk
Dorset County Council / Friends of Durlston - Sign Painting
Refurbishment of both wooden and stone signs - a steady hand and patience needed for painting, perseverance for cleaning - some can be done inside!
For insurance purposes volunteers need to be Friends of Durlston which costs from £15 per year but does have other benefits such as reduced cost car parking.
For further information and to volunteer your time contact:-
Ali Tuckey
Countryside Ranger
Durlston Country Park
Lighthouse Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 2JL
Tel/Fax: 01929 424443
Email: info@durlston.co.uk
Web site: www.durlston.co.uk
Dorset County Council - Volunteer Visitor Centre Assistant
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small team to develop a new visitor centre in North Dorset. You will help to welcome visitors to the Centre and develop the facilities and events at the Centre. There is the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities from producing publications, developing educational events to writing press releases. There will also be the opportunity to get involved in our in-house training programme and attend training on Countryside law, organising events etc.
The days you can work are flexible and can be suited to your commitments. If you are interested in becoming involved in this small team please contact Emma Pitcher 01258 474280 for an informal chat. or e-mail e.pitcher@dorsetcc.gov.uk.
Applicants need to be good with people and willing to take on a range of tasks. Knowledge of the local countryside and wildlife is an advantage but not essential. Duties will include:
Provide the welcome point at the Centre, organise and maintain the Centre supply of information and leaflets. Help develop the educational programme for the Centre, help coordinate and promote the Art Exhibition programme, help organise and sometime run events at the Centre, assist in the development and installation of monthly displays, practical maintenance of the wildlife garden, assist in the development of information and promotion for the Centre including the development of the Centre Web pages.
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Volunteer Web Site Officer
DWT are looking for volunteers to help update and maintain their web site, which can be done from home. Experience in Joomla/Dreamweaver would be required. If you are interested please contact Lee on 01305 264620.
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Handyman
Dorset Wildlife Trust require somebody to help out with general DIY tasks such as putting up shelves at their new Urban Wildlife Centre at Beacon Hill, Corfe Mullen, Poole. If you are interested please contact Steve Davis on Tel: 01305 217955, Mob: 07970 552659 or e-mail: sdavis@dorsetwildlife.co.uk.
National Trust Purbeck Estate - Administration Volunteers
Administration volunteers are required at the Purbeck Estate (including Corfe Castle and Studland Beach) to help with many office based tasks including; filing, general office duties and archiving information. Required as often as possible, depending upon season/task. Contact the Purbeck Estate Office, Middle Beach, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AX. Tel: 01929 450259 e-mail: purbeck.clv@nationaltrust.org.uk.
National Trust Purbeck Estate - Wardening Volunteers
Wardening volunteers are required at the Purbeck Estate (including Corfe Castle and Studland Beach) to assist staff with a number of practical conservation tasks. As often as possible. Frequency may depend on task/ season. Contact the Purbeck Estate Office, Middle Beach, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AX. Tel: 01929 450259 e-mail: purbeck.clv@nationaltrust.org.uk.
National Trust Purbeck Estate - Ecology Volunteers
Ecology volunteers are required at the Purbeck Estate (including Corfe Castle and Studland Beach) to conduct biological/ nature conservation surveys. Skills at any level are welcome. Any specialist interest welcome. Frequency may depend on task/ season. Some evening surveys. Contact the Purbeck Estate Office, Middle Beach, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AX. Tel: 01929 450259 e-mail: purbeck.clv@nationaltrust.org.uk.
National Trust Purbeck Estate - Education Volunteers
The Purbeck Estate (including Corfe Castle and Studland Beach) is looking for enthusiastic education volunteers to lead guided tours or study rooms with children and adults. If you have education experience this would be helpful but is not necessary as training will be provided, so this is an excellent opportunity if you want to gain more skills and enjoy communicating with others. This opportunity is available any day of the week. Contact: David Kemp on 01929 450259 or purbeck.clv@nationaltrust.org.uk.
National Trust Kingston Lacy Estate - Volunteer Countryside and Conservation Assistant
Week days. If you have an keen interest in the countryside and convervation, Kingston Lacy Estate is offering a great volunteering opportunity for Countryside and Conservation Assistants. Amongst other tasks, you will be assisting National Trust staff with woodland care, tree planting and maintaining rights of way in the wider estate. This is a chance to learn more about conservation, spend time outdoors, contribute to the upkeep of the estate and be part of a group of people who share your passion for nature. Contact: Peter Samson, Area Warden on 01202 883402 or kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust Golden Cap Estate (West Dorset Office) - Countryside Warden
Working outside on Wednesdays. The Golden Cap Estate is looking for Countryside Wardens to assist National Trust Wardens with conservation and maintenance tasks. You might be laying hedges, restoring ponds or planting trees. A great opportunity to use your skills or learn new ones. Contact: Robert Rhodes on 01297 561900 or rob.rhodes@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust Golden Cap Estate (West Dorset Office) - Countryside Warden
Outside - first Tuesday of each month. The National Trust is looking for volunteer Countryside Wardens to assist their Wardens with conservation and maintenance tasks at Burton Bradstock. You might be dry-stone walling, beach cleaning or maintaining footpaths. A great opportunity to use your skills or learn new ones. Contact: Robert Rhodes on 01297 561900 or rob.rhodes@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust - Brownsea Island - Guided Walks Volunteers
Outside Sunday afternoons - weekly commitment if possible. If you enjoy Sunday afternoon walks and meeting new people, you could help lead guided walks on Brownsea Island - a haven for wildlife offering great walking opportunities. We offer general and themed walks lasting about 1 hour. Good customer care skills required but other experience is not necessary, so this is an excellent opportunity to learn more about nature and enjoy the great outdoors! Contact: Val Whiteley on 01202 707744 or brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust Brownsea Island - Trailer Trail Guide
Outside Saturday. Brownsea Island is looking for volunteer guides to ride on the "mobility trailer" with less able visitors, taking them on a guided tour of the island. If you can offer good customer service and want to help others to enjoy visiting the island, why not volunteer with us? Contact: Val Whiteley on 01202 707744 or brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust Brownsea Island - Nature Conservation Volunteers
Outside Any day - weekly commitment if possible. The National Trust is offering an opportunity to learn more about practical conservation by volunteering alongside our wardens on Brownsea Island, helping to improve and maintain wildlife habitats. Contact: Val Whiteley on 01202 707744 or brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.
National Trust Brownsea Island - Learning Programme Volunteers
Inside & Outside Any day - weekly commitment if possible. A great opportunity to help improve the experience of young people visiting Brownsea Island, meet new people and develop your skills. You can lead or assist with activities from our "learning menu" for school groups or youth groups. Previous teaching experience is preferred but not essential. Contact: Val Whiteley on 01202 707744 or brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust Brownsea Island - Trailer Trail Driver
Outside Saturday - weekly commitment if possible. Brownsea Island is looking for volunteer tractor drivers and guides. We offer a "mobility trailer" for less able visitors to take a guided tour of the island. If you enjoy driving, can offer good customer service and want to enable others to enjoy visiting the island, why not volunteer with us? Contact: Val Whiteley on 01202 707744 or brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk
Herpetological Conservation Trust - Herpetofauna Surveyors
This is an extremely useful and rewarding way of becoming involved in herpetofauna conservation. Species recording is important both locally on our sites and will be a major contribution to the national monitoring programmes. We can train people in identification and survey techniques and ensure you are properly licensed. Having regular sets of data also provides useful clues as to whether our practical management is working (or not !).
For monitoring the sites themselves, we need to know where management work has been done, over what extent, any damage caused by misuse, re-growth of certain plants and changes to the site from our and external influences.
Surveying and monitoring can be field, or desk-based activities and include data input or photographic records. So if you are a budding wildlife and landscape photographer, then this may be the opportunity for you! Contact Graham Stanley if you are interested..
Graham Stanley
Dorset Reserves Community Officer
The Herpetological Conservation Trust
655a Christchurch Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 4AP
Tel: 01202 391319
Fax: 01202 392785
e-mail: graham.stanley@herpconstrust.org.uk
Herpetological Conservation Trust - Volunteer Site Wardens
Staff cannot be on all of the sites all the time. Having an on site presence can be the difference in preventing regular misuse. The HCT wants its wardens to have a real sense of ownership of their designated reserve, to be a contact point within the community and to be willing to help out when the need arises. It can be very satisfying being associated a with nature reserve and knowing that just because you are on site, you are helping conserve a rare and valuable habitat for future generations.
Many of the benefits of volunteering are less tangible such as gaining new knowledge about wildlife and the conservation efforts throughout the country, learning new skills, gaining qualifications meeting people with similar interests and contributing to a leading conservation organisation. Contact Graham Stanley if you are interested..
Graham Stanley
Dorset Reserves Community Officer
The Herpetological Conservation Trust
655a Christchurch Road
Boscombe
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 4AP
Tel: 01202 391319
Fax: 01202 392785
e-mail: graham.stanley@herpconstrust.org.uk
Christchurch Borough Council - Volunteer Warden Scheme - Stanpit Marsh, Christchurch
If you can spare a few hours on a regular or occasional basis, Christchurch Borough Council are looking for additional people to help warden Stanpit Marsh. For more details please contact Vicki on 01425 272479 or e-mail: v.hughes@christchurch.gov.uk.
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Newsletter Deliverers
DWT require volunteers to deliver the DWT Newsletter. This is a simple task that only comes around 3 times a year, and involves picking up a pre-agreed batch of addressed newsletters and delivering them in your local area - this could be your street, a few streets, or your whole village if you feel able! If you are willing to help out, please contact either Debbie Keen on 01305 264620 or Steve Davis Tel: 01305 217955 Mob: 07970 552659, e-mail: sdavis@dorsetwildlife.co.uk
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Handyman - Brooklands Farm, Dorchester
DWT require a handyman to do various jobs at the Trust's Headquarters at Brooklands Farm, Forston, Dorchester. If you're interested contact Steve Davis Tel: 01305 217955 Mob: 07970 552659, e-mail: sdavis@dorsetwildlife.co.uk.
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Guided Walks Leader - Lorton Meadows, Weymouth
DWT require people to help with guided walks from their Lorton Meadows centre. Contact Sam Dallimore on 01305 816546 or e-mail sdallimore@dorsetwildlife.co.uk.
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Activity Day Volunteer - Lorton Meadows, Weymouth
DWT require people to help with activity days at their Lorton Meadows centre. Contact Sam Dallimore on 01305 816546 or e-mail sdallimore@dorsetwildlife.co.uk.
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Educational Volunteer - Lorton Meadows, Weymouth
DWT require people to help with educational events at their Lorton Meadows centre. Contact Sam Dallimore on 01305 816546 or e-mail sdallimore@dorsetwildlife.co.uk.
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Surveying and Monitoring Volunteers
DWT require volunteers to help out with the vital job of recording and monitoring on their reserves and elsewhere in the county. The Trust run regular workshops on recording and monitoring which you can find in the Training section of this web site. To find out more follow this link to the DWT website or contact Steve Davis Tel: 01305 217955 Mob: 07970 552659, e-mail: sdavis@dorsetwildlife.co.uk
Top of Page
Bournemouth Borough Council - Surveyors
Bournemouth Borough Council are looking for people interested in doing regular pond surveys on various north Bournemouth sites (basic training can be provided). They are also looking for volunteers to do butterfly surveys (weekly transect walks) or people able to fill in occasionally when the regular walker is unable to do it. The new weekly walks would be at Turbary Common or Millhams Mead. If you are interested please contact Anna-Marie Ford (Community Parks and Countryside Officer) on tel/fax: 01202 535140, mob: 07881 503923 or email: anna-marie.ford@bournemouth.gov.uk.
Bournemouth Borough Council - Wildlife Watch Leaders and Helpers
Volunteers are needed to become Wildlife Watch Volunteer Leaders and Helpers. This would be once a month on a Saturday morning at Stour Valley LNR. If you are interested please contact Anna-Marie Ford (Community Parks and Countryside Officer) on tel/fax: 01202 535140, mob: 07881 503923 or email: anna-marie.ford@bournemouth.gov.uk.
Fine Foundation Marine Centre, Kimmeridge - Friends of Kimmeridge and Volunteer Marine Wardens
Volunteers are needed to become Friends of Kimmeridge to help out on the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve. Or, if you have more time you could become a Volunteer Marine Warden to help the reserve staff and receive training in topics such as species ID, marine conservation issues and protection, wardening, cetaceans and fishing. If you would like to apply to join the Friends of Kimmeridge, please call in at the marine centre or contact the wardens on 01929 481044. For more information go to the Fine Foundation Marine Centre web site.
RSPB - Bird Surveyors - Avon Heath Country Park
Experienced birders are needed to help with the annual surveys of heathland birds at Avon Heath Country Park. Dartford warbler, woodlark, stonechat, tree pipit and linnet are just some of the 'birds of conservation concern' to be surveyed. There will also be dusk surveys for nightjar where a small team of surveyors is required. Please call on 01425 472975 or email toby.branston@rspb.org.uk
Borough of Poole - Volunteer Network
Volunteers wanted - the more the merrier! To sign up to the Poole Council Volunteer Network just requires you to give the Leisure Services Ranger Team your name and address or email address. We will add you to our Network contacts list and you will receive the new events lists (usually twice a year). The events are a great opportunity for learning about Poole’s heaths and other informal sites, as well as meeting new people. As a Volunteer you can get involved as much or as little as you wish. You may wish to come out and help with the practical tasks, or be able to help look after a particular site, encouraging other visitors to use it responsibly. Whichever describes you best, please get in touch and be added to the contacts list. Any contribution you can make is much appreciated and very valuable in helping the Ranger Team look after these important urban habitats. If you decide later that you no longer wish to be on the Network list then you just need to let us know and your contact details can be removed. The sites currently included by the Volunteer Network are: Canford Heath, Bourne Valley (including Talbot Heath), Creekmoor Ponds, Vineyards Copse, Ham Common and Broadstone Heath. Currently Newsletters are only written for Canford Heath, Ham Common and Bourne Valley Nature Reserves, while a range of events are held on a variety of sites across the borough. You can specify a particular area you are interested in or keep it more general, you will then be sent the appropriate information and updates (the information produced varies between sites). Phone: 01202 265265 or e-mail enquiries@poole.gov.uk.
Purbeck District Council - Butterfly and Botanical Surveyors
This summer the Purbeck Keystone Project is looking for volunteers to help with butterfly and plant surveys at sites along the Purbeck Chalk Ridge. To start the survey season, two free training days are being organised to help people improve their identification skills and to learn the survey methodologies for chalk grassland. The Keystone Project is currently working with farmers on the Ridge between Steeple and Nine Barrow Down to help control invasive scrub and encourage conservation grazing to restore this nationally important habitat.
The training days are:-
Butterfly Identification and Recording Workshop Saturday 12th May, 10am – 4pm, Church Knowle Village Hall With tuition from Dorset Butterfly Conservation
Botanical Survey Training Day Saturday 19th May, 10am – 4.30pm, National Trust Study Centre, Knowle Beach With tuition from Dorset Environmental Records Centre.
If you are interested in either of these courses and feel you have the basic skills and available time for 3 or 4 survey visits over the summer, we need your help to collect much needed data for the Project. For more information and to book a place on either of these courses, please contact: Judith Baker or Richard Caldow on 01929 557354 or email keystone@purbeck-dc.gov.uk
Dorset Wildlife Trust - Song Thrush Survey
DWT require your help to map the distribution of this once common, but now rapidly declining bird, in Dorset. For more information on how to take part visit the survey page on the Dorset Wildlife Trust web site.
Dorset County Council - Visitor Monitoring
Dorset County Council are looking for volunteers to help them with visitor monitoring on land Designated as Open Access under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CROW) using a Monitoring Toolkit developed by Natural England. They are looking for volunteers to fill in observation forms and to conduct visitor surveys on some beautiful heath and downland sites in Dorset; it would be 3 surveys (each would be up to a 6 hour day) spread across the year - the first one likely to be the end of July or beginning of August, with expenses up to £20 a day, with people working in pairs. Actual dates could be to suit, to some extent, although Saturdays or Sunday would give the most data. The survey is designed to look at access management issues and includes issues to do with visitor behaviour, awareness of access land and dogs. We'd be very grateful even if you can only commit to doing one survey day! - if you're interested please contact Suzie Powner: s.powner@dorsetcc.gov.uk, 01305 228677 or (mobile) 07718 159350.
Do you know of a voluntary opportunity that could go on this page? If you do please contact me and let me know.
Please report any broken links to me so I can fix them super quick.
© Copyright Mark Singleton 2007 | About this site | About Me