Conservation Volunteers (Isle of Wight)

Location/Reserve: Various sites across Isle of Wight including: Bouldnor Forest, Newchurch Moors, Sandown Meadows, Little Duxmore & Eaglehead and Bloodstone Copse

Times, Days & Frequency of Volunteering: Usually Fridays and occasional Wednesdays

HIWWT Volunteer Line Manager: Reserves Officer (Isle of Wight)

Tasks Involved in Role:

• Carrying out practical work to maintain and/or improve habitats on our reserves e.g., Tree felling, scrub control and removal of weeds.
• Carrying out practical estate work to maintain and/or improve public access, facilities and the estate fabric e.g., installing/repairing fences, installing gates.
• Occasionally assist in the husbandry of livestock on Trust reserves. E.g., moving cattle or sheep on reserves under the supervision of staff member.
• Always working in compliance with the Trust’s Health and Safety policy, taking appropriate action and reporting back on potential hazards, accidents and other issues, such as evacuation and emergency procedures.

Skills and Abilities Needed:

Essential:

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills.

• Have an interest in the natural world.
• Physically fit enough to complete tasks required.

Desirable:

• Practical skills.
• Experience of using power tools.
• Previous experience in the nature conservation sector.

What's In It For You?

• Gain new skills.
• Learn about the wildlife found in and around the Isle of Wight.
• Get to visit and explore new wildlife sites in your area. 
• Make new friends.
• A different way of keeping fit and active.

Expenses:

• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket travel costs between home and location of volunteering and other reasonable expenses agreed with volunteer line manager.

Special Considerations

• Our sites are not easily accessible by public transport so having your own transport would be useful but not essential.

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