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Title

Nature Conservation Volunteer

Organisation

Luton Borough Council

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Website

http://www.luton.gov.uk This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Volunteers to help contribute to the management of our SSSIs (Sites of Scientific Special Interest) and County Wildlife Sites around the town. Tasks include scrub management, dealing with invasive species, tree planting and maintaining paths and accessibility around our green spaces. We have a full spring and summer programme of all conservation opportunities in Luton.

Activities

Environmental

Skills & Attributes

Conservation

Skills Description

We take people of all skills and knowledge levels

What is in it for you

Helping to enhance the level of biodiversity across the town through management of habitat across our SSSIs and County Wildlife Sites. Learning conservation techniques and some basic ecological knowledge of the area. Time out in green space with other like-minded people.

Time Commitment

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Sam Mostyn-Willis

Role Address

Green spaces across Luton - get in touch for details about the full programme

Postcode (See Google maps below)

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Email parksvolunteers@luton.gov.uk

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

We communicate with volunteers about how accessible each task is. We try to be as inclusive as possible but are aware that some tasks will be inappropriate for people in wheelchairs because of the nature of the work.

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Covid Safe

We are outside and work with space between people. Usually tools are allocated to individuals at the beginning of the day and held on to by those volunteers.

Location

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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