West Berkshire Living Landscape Volunteers (WBLLV)

Working on a variety of habitats including wetland, heathland, ancient woodland and meadows, you’ll assist the BBOWT reserves staff in the practical habitat and infrastructure management of the reserves to maintain and improve them for wildlife and people.

This will be a physical and practical, hands on role, working with the regular weekly group. The seasonal work will involve habitat management like scrub cutting, meadow raking and reedbed clearance in the autumn and winter and infrastructure tasks like path repairs, clearance and other maintenance during the spring and summer.

Benefits to volunteer & possible training opportunities:

• Opportunity to gain experience in a range of tools and techniques
• Learn skills in conservation habitat management.
• Gain a better understanding of the local flora and fauna in the diverse habitats of the West Berkshire reserves
• To enjoy the fresh air and to help keep fit
• Meet and chat to other like-minded people

There are a variety of Reserves at which you’ll be asked to meet. The main locations are:

• Greenham and Crookham Commons
• Snelsmore Common
• Thatcham Reedbeds
• Bowdown Woods

With occasional visits to

• Seven Barrows
• Avery Pightle
• Kintbury Newt Ponds
• Watts Bank
• Audrey’s Meadow

(no disabled access available)

About Berks Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)

Who we are

The Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. Since 1959 we have worked with local people to make Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire rich in wildlife and protect special places for generations to come. Our team of 150 staff is supported by 1,800 volunteers, who work together to help nature's recovery. We are governed by our Board of Trustees, who oversee the governance and strategic leadership of the Trust. We receive no core governmental funding: our work is made possible by the generosity of our members and other supporters.

What we do

Our vision is an environment rich in wildlife, valued by all. Our mission is to create a Living Landscape across our towns, cities and countryside, and inspire our communities to act for nature.

What skills do I need?

No experience necessary but enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a friendly team essential

When is this role available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

Every Wednesday 10.00 - 4.00, occasional other requirements

Where does this role take place?