Practical Urban Rewilding Volunteer

Purpose: To assist Natural Neighbours' team in executing hands-on conservation projects that create new or restore existing natural habitats in urban areas.

Tasks:

• Engage in habitat management tasks like scrub clearance and path maintenance.
• Construct new features such as raised beds, fences, and ponds.
• Assist with tree planting and other large-scale planting efforts.
• Use hand tools under supervision to complete tasks safely.

Skills & Qualities:

• An interest in the natural environment and a willingness to learn new skills.
• A good team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work with people of varying ages, including our ‘Natural Champions’ (aged 10-15yrs) who will be involved in and/or leading on some of our activities. 
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Physically able to use hand tools and engage in moderately strenuous activities.

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in habitat creation and ecological management.
• Contribute to vital nature recovery work that supports local urban ecosystems.
• Work as part of a diverse team and meet new people.
• Receive training on tool use and health and safety.

Time Commitment/Management:

• Ideally you will be able to give an average of 3-4hrs per week; variable depending on what is going on.
• We invest some time in developing our volunteers and in return we ask that you commit to work with us for a minimum of 1yr. 
• You will report to Julian Kirby