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Conservation and Nature Volunteer

Friends of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park

Do you want to get involved in helping care for the wildlife and plant life of Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, and learn some new skills? We offer Nature Conservation volunteering sessions weekly on Tuesdays, 11am to 3pm, and on the first Sunday of each month, 11am to 3pm. Volunteers play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming space for visitors and the various habitats within the park. We supply all tools and equipment and provide tea and coffee.

Detailed Description

Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park is London’s most central woodlands, an important Local Nature Reserve, and a Metropolitan Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). Do you want to get involved in helping us care for the wildlife and plant life of the Park, and learn some new skills? We offer Nature Conservation volunteering sessions weekly on Tuesdays, 11am to 3pm, and on the first Sunday of each month, 11am to 3pm. Volunteers play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming space for visitors and the various habitats within the park. We supply all tools and equipment and provide tea and coffee. Bring food and drinks, and your own gloves if you have them. Please wear suitable outdoor clothes, full-length trousers (no shorts!) and sturdy shoes. Volunteers do not need any previous experience as training is provided. Given the nature of the work involved, volunteers should be physically fit, but we will happily support enthusiastic volunteers in modifying duties to support participation. No application form or interview! Just book your session and turn up. Anyone is welcome to come to the open volunteering sessions on each date. You don't have to commit to multiple weeks.

Activities you will be doing

Gardening,Practical Work & DIY,Environmental

What skills are required for this role

Conservation

Why these skills are required

Nature and conservation volunteers support the management of habitats and green spaces within the Cemetery Park. Tools and training are provided, and all activities are supervised by our experienced staff team.

What is in it for you

This volunteering role will support your wellbeing and provide healthy exercise. You will gain skills in habitat management and green spaces. Volunteering with us provides a community and a chance to socialise.

Time Commitment

Anyone is welcome to come to our open volunteering sessions on each date. You don't have to commit to multiple weeks.  You can volunteer when we run sessions on: Tuesdays, 11am to 3pm First Sunday of the month, 11am to 3pm

E3 4PX

Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, Southern Grove, London

Nearest station is Mile End.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
16 - 17,18 and over
We Welcome
This role is open to anyone aged 16+. We do not have designated resources but we don't usually exclude people. Individuals are encouraged to make a disclosure about criminal records, etc, if that would be helpful to us supporting participation. 
Location
N/A