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Countryside - volunteers
Summary of Service
Whatever your age, ability or background, there are lots of opportunities to get involved as a volunteer in improving Wiltshire's environment (or further afield). You may like the idea of managing woodland or restoring a pond, helping to rebuild a canal lock, manning a visitor centre or being involved in publicity and marketing.
Details of Service
Many organisations in Wiltshire welcome volunteers. There are numerous opportunities to volunteer and you can usually find something that develops your interests - nature conservation, landscape, heritage, education, countryside management. The reasons for volunteering are many:
- Sense of achievement;
- 'Doing your bit';
- Improving skills and knowledge;
- Making new friends;
- Developing career prospects;
- Improving health and fitness.
Needs
This varies greatly and depends on the type of volunteering activity undertaken. Protective clothing and equipment is usually provided by the organisation providing the volunteering opportunity free of charge.
Payment
Usually no cost to the volunteer except travelling to the task, although this is often covered.
Eligibility
The organisation providing the volunteering opportunity will give details of suitability in relation to age, ability and disability.
Contact one or more of the organisations (see Related links menu) or if you would like to volunteer helping to manage the County Council's countryside sites contact:
Senior Countryside Ranger
Tel: 01225 713489
email: countryside@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact Details
By Post
Planning and Environment Group
Environmental Services Department
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JD
By Email
countryside@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713489
By Fax
01225 713269
| A to Z Names | Countryside - volunteers, Countryside - volunteers |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Volunteering |
| PID No. | 750 |
| IPSV Category | Countryside conservation |
| Level 1 Name | Countryside - volunteers |
| IPSV ID | 2643, 2651, 534, 834 |
