Do you have an interest in conservation, growing and education?

We are delighted to offer volunteering roles for local DofE students. You will enjoy the many benefits of spending time outdoors, developing your teamwork, communication and leadership skills, all whilst making a difference in the community and preserving our green spaces!

You may find yourself carrying out tasks such as:

• Practical conservation work: safe use of hand tools, map reading or species identification;
• Helping with our education groups: storytelling, sharing your own experiences, sowing and growing;
• Environmental work: litter picking or species monitoring;

Recent activities have included:

• building planters
• creating fences
• growing fruit and vegetables
• supporting outdoor events

FAQs
Who can apply: anyone who is undertaking or considering undertaking their Bronze, Silver or Gold DofE Award
When to apply: we accept applications all year round.
How to apply: Candidate and parent/guardian return completed consent form (fill it out online or download to print). We advise consulting your GP about tetanus.
What to wear: we provide all PPE (personal protective equipment), we advise dressing for the weather, wearing clothes you don’t mind getting muddy and sturdy shoes.
Where to go: all activities start and finish at Vine Road Park SW13 0NE unless stated.
Are all the lead volunteers DBS checked? Yes, all lead volunteers will be DBS checked
Do I need to have any experience of conservation? No; an interest in the environment and green spaces might be helpful, but no experience is necessary. We welcome all applications and look forward to sharing the joys of spending time in and looking after our local outside spaces with you!
How do I find out more: contact Myszka via email.