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Conservation Volunteer

  • VO38421

Description

Volunteers with or without experience are needed on Sundays once a month to help in conservation projects across the area. All training is provided. Work is with other volunteers in a friendly atmosphere. Tasks can be strenuous but all work is at the individual's pace.

Organisation aims and objectives

To undertake practical nature conservation work in the countryside around Dundee No experience required.

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8 hours per Month. Minimum Commitment: 0

Restrictions

Minimum age is for insurance and supervision purposes.
Experience required: None although a reasonable level of fitness is recommended as work can be strenuous.
Travel details: Once a month on Sundays 9.30 to 5pm-ish. A Scottish Wildlife Trust minibus collects at Dundee's Seagate Bus Station at 9.30am. Some tasks are meet on site, when we do not have a minibus. Dates as the programme - available via email or post.
Minimum age: 17

Support

Training details: Each task is considered a training session. New volunteers are given approx 1hour initial training by task organiser and then provide subsequent training and assessment during the day, depending on assessed need.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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