Reserves Team

Voluntary Reserves Team Assistant

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Project Summary

DWT’s vision is for nature to be restored on a grand scale on land and at sea, and for people everywhere to have the opportunity to get close to it, enjoy it and help to protect it.

Need to know

  • Start Date: 15/07/2025
  • End Date: 27/07/2025
  • County: Devon
  • Organisation Name: Devon Wildlife Trust
  • Project Category: Improving habitats

 

Project Description

What you will be doing

  • Practical conservation management. You will usually be out and about 5 days a week, with opportunities for occasional evening and weekend volunteering. This can be flexible.
  • Cutting and surfacing, brushcutting, litter clearance
  • Gate, kissing gate and boardwalk construction
  • Fencing boundary repairs
  • Habitat management
  • Installing countryside furniture such as bridges, interpretation panels and benches
  • Monitoring site management
  • Some biological survey work
  • Compliance with all Health and Safety requirements.
  • Assist in maintaining a good working relationship with local communities, school groups, visitors and other agencies.
  • Offer guidance and advice to the visiting public
  • Run guided walks / events.
  • Lead volunteer parties, ensuring the volunteer groups do the work well and safely.
  • Supervise work experience students and visiting educational groups.