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Conservation Volunteer

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

As a Conservation Volunteer with Lee Valley Regional Park Authority you will help deliver a range of conservation tasks that are detailed in our Conservation Task Programme. The tasks vary and take place on Wednesdays at locations throughout the park, including: meadow management, shrub and tree clearance, cutting back paths and placing chippings down, site spruce-ups, litter picking and removal of invasive species.

Detailed Description

As a Conservation Volunteer with Lee Valley Regional Park Authority you will help deliver a range of conservation tasks that are detailed in our Conservation Task Programme. The tasks vary and take place on Wednesdays at locations throughout the park, including: meadow management, shrub and tree clearance, cutting back paths and placing chippings down, site spruce-ups, litter picking and removal of invasive species. This is a great role for anyone interested in gardening/environmental conservation and public green spaces.

Activities you will be doing

Gardening,Practical Work & DIY,Environmental

What skills are required for this role

Conservation, Gardening

Why these skills are required

No previous experience is required but you must be of an active nature.

What is in it for you

This role provides volunteers with an opportunity to gain experience of practical conservation tasks and to develop their knowledge of birds and wildlife plus the habitats they need to thrive. You’ll get to see many behind the scenes places in the park and actively contribute to its management through Management Plan and Biodiversity Action Plan driven tasks. You'll have the opportunity to use specialized equipment such as brush cutters, with full training provided. Alongside the practical opportunities, volunteers also get to meet new people and have fun, all while keeping fit, healthy and active.

Time Commitment

Occasional Wednesdays from 10am and 3pm.

E14 9QS

Bow Creek Ecology Park, Bidder Street, London E16 4ST and East India Dock Basin, Orchard Place, London E14 9QS

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30

Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over
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