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Introduce communities and families to the natural world in Sandwell.

by RSPB

We're growing a team of volunteer ‘Everyday Nature Heroes’ who will encourage and help people in their communities to experience and benefit from wildlife in local parks and outdoor spaces.
We have developed activities which you will be trained to use and demonstrate to families and communities in outdoor spaces. We also have equipment that you can borrow to help with engagement. We will welcome your ideas and skills too.
If you have a few spare hours, love meeting new people and want to find out more about local wildlife, we'd love to hear from you.
Approved expenses will be reimbursed.

Organisation description

The RSPB is a nature conservation charity that advocates for birds and wildlife, addressing the problems that threaten our environment. We focus on four key areas:
- We protect the special habitats that wildlife needs to survive and restore them where they have been lost. To achieve this, we protect and manage over 200 nature reserves across the UK, including Middleton Lakes & Sandwell Valley in the West Midlands.
- We work to restore lost and threatened species by understanding their needs for thriving and creating spaces for them to flourish, for example by advocating for Swift-friendly buildings in the West Midlands
- We connect people with nature by creating opportunities for individuals to experience wildlife first hand through public events, educational and training programmes, and volunteer opportunities at our nature reserves.
- We aim to save the environment by working to mitigate the impacts of climate change and helping wildlife adapt. We campaign on a range of issues to influence decision-makers and ensure that nature’s voice is heard.

Contact

Bejohn Quigley
0121 357 7395
Bejohn.quigley@RSPB.org.uk
www.rspb.org.uk

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

-Passionate about your local community
-Love working with people
-Work well in a team
-Interested in learning more about nature

Experience gained

-Learn more about nature in your local area
-Valuable experience of working for a conservation charity
-Being part of a small and friendly team of staff and volunteers
-Expanding your networks, meeting like-minded people and making new friends
-Playing a pivotal role in nature recovery in the West Midlands
-Full training and support will be provided.
-The opportunity should you wish of development within the role and opportunities to get involved in other RSPB work in the area

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

No

Minimum age

16+

Age focus

  • Pre-school children
  • Primary School children
  • Secondary school age young people
  • Young adults
  • Adults

Time of volunteering

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Daytime
  • Evenings

Categories

  • Mainly outdoors
  • To learn new skills and improve my job prospects
  • To share my skills and creativity

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