CBU Horticulture and Maintenance Volunteer
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT)
An exciting opportunity to volunteer with the team at the Conservation Breeding Unit (CBU).
About The Role An exciting opportunity to volunteer with the team at the Conservation Breeding Unit (CBU) at Slimbridge has arisen. As a CBU horticulture and maintenance volunteer, you will play a vital role in assisting the Conservation Breeding Team to uphold the highest standards of care and welfare. You'll achieve this by maintaining and constructing facilities and aviaries at CBU and carrying out various horticultural roles such as grass mowing, weeding and 'planting up' aviaries for a collection of birds that are vital to ongoing conservation efforts.
Gardening,Practical Work & DIY,Environmental
Conservation, Gardening
This role will suit you if you: ● Care about managing small swathes of semi-natural vegetation for the benefit of wildlife ● Care about the husbandry standards of captive animals in conservation breeding projects ● Have a moderate level of fitness ● Are able or want to learn how to use gardening tools and machines ● Can learn new skills and develop existing skills to support the work of conservation aviculturists ● Have some knowledge or experience of gardening or conservation (not essential) ● Have a willing and can-do attitude ● Are proactive and able to complete tasks with a minimum of supervision, or independently under the direction of the conservation breeding team ● Are able to follow instructions and manage time efficiently ● Are able to work in a team of staff and volunteers in conservation breeding, science and other departments
Why you'll love volunteering at WWT: Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake... Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life
Times to be agreed, but ideally, 1 – 2 days a week for a six month period, starting in April 2025.
GL2 7BT
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WWT centre at Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT.
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