Heathland Haven Work gang - (xxx, Mike, Hannah and Matt)
Whether it’s practical conservation on our nature reserves, helping organise environmental education events or working in our offices, volunteers are vital to our work.
We provide access to training and development and volunteer expenses and it’s a great way to gain skills and experience in conservation or simply contribute to the protection and enhancement of wildlife in your local area.
For more information please contact volunteering@wildsheffield.com or our HR team on 0114 263 4335
An application form for all of our volunteering opportunities can be dowloaded from the link at the bottom of the page.
Current Volunteering Opportunities
Community Work Days
Community Work Days are an opportunity to join one of our projects, spending the day doing practical conservation work. Sheffield Wildlife Trust runs a whole host of events all over the city and on our reserves, aimed at helping everyone get the most out of their local environment. All our events are free of charge, though you may have to ring to book in advance for some of them. Visit our Events page for more information
Regular Volunteers
If you are interested in applying for any of our regular volunteering opportunities please complete an application form, found at the bottom of the page, and either post it to us at Sheffield Wildlife Trust HQ, 37 Stafford Road, Sheffield, S2 2SF or email it to mail@wildsheffield.com.
Volunteer Living With Nature Assistant
Living with Nature is a three year Big Lottery funded project that aims to improve community green spaces at numerous sites across Sheffield with an emphasis on play provision and for wildlife.
For a more detailed description of the project please visit
http://www.wildsheffield.com/what-we-do/projects/living-with-nature
We are looking for a friendly, outgoing volunteer to assist us with the delivery of the project.
This is an ideal opportunity for the successful candidate to develop skills and experience in the fields of community engagement and urban green space development.
Duties Include:
Administration and general office duties
Helping to organise and run a wide range of events and activities at the various sites
Promotion of the project within participating communities
Applicants should have:
Basic IT skills
Good interpersonal skills
The ability to undertake a range of practical tasks on site
An enthusiastic approach to the project and its aims
The ability to work as part of a team
An interest in outdoor play and child development
An interest in the natural environment
A full UK driving license
Knowledge of the issues surrounding the provision and quality of community green space would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced CRB check.
On average the successful candidate would be required to work 2 days per week. However, due to the nature of the project, flexibility with regard to working hours is required and will include occasional evening and weekend work
Some training opportunities may be available, subject to funding.
Travel expenses are reimbursed at a maximum of £15 per week.
For more information contact Simon Fagg on 0114 263 4335
Volunteer Land Management Assistants
We require enthusiastic volunteers to assist in the organisation and implementation of practical conservation work in Sheffield and surrounding areas.
This volunteer vacancy would suit someone with experience of a range of practical conservation work, including fencing, access work and basic construction (this experience is not essential). Basic I.T. skills are desirable. Supervision skills would be an advantage. Would suit someone with a wide range of relevant knowledge, wishing to gain experience in land management for nature conservation. A full clean driving licence would also be an advantage..
A good level of physical fitness is required as the work will be mainly site based, working outdoors in often remote locations.
For more information please contact Rob Miller on 0114 263 4335.
Event Volunteers
SWT is fortunate enough to be invited to several local fayres and fetes each year across Sheffield and Rotherham. As an event volunteer you will be a vital member of a small team attending these events and assisting in promoting the work of Sheffield Wildlife Trust as well as meeting new people and selling merchandise. Most of these events take place at weekends.
Fundraising Volunteers
Could you help raise vital funds for Sheffield Wildlife Trust? We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people to take part in fundraising activities throughout the year. For example, holding a coffee morning, taking collection boxes to local shops, getting your company involved in raising funds, researching outlets for sale of Trust merchandise, etc.
Reserve Advisory Group Meetings
Reserve advisory groups are regular meetings of local residents and other interested groups, who meet to discuss and influence how Sheffield Wildlife Trust manages each of its nature reserves. You can go along and find out more about how the Trust manages each reserve, hear the issues and be part of the decision making processes. For further information contact Nature Reserves Manager on: 0114 263 4335.
Become a Health Champion
Are you passionate about healthy living and keen to share your enthusiasm with others? We can offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities that will help you to make a difference in your community. Click here for more details
Wildlife Watch Leaders
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trust. We have a number of groups running across Sheffield and we are currently seeking volunteers to help run or assist these groups and establish new groups in other parts of the city. This will involve regular weekend work as part of a team. You will assist in preparing for the sessions/meetings and engaging children in activities. An enhanced CRB check will be needed for this position.
Downloads
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| volunteer application form 2010 (combined).doc | 275 KB |