Volunteering

Conservation Volunteers

Volunteer task forces make a special contribution to the conservation and management of the Wye Valley AONB.

Volunteers work on a range of landscape and wildlife conservation tasks, including scrub clearance, tree planting, hedging, meadow management and working on wetlands and heath.

Regular conservation volunteer tasks are held throughout the AONB, and they are an excellent way to learn a new skill, meet new people and become knowledgeable about the AONB and the landscapes and wildlife that make it so special. New volunteers are always welcome, and they'll be joining a varied group of people who include students (over the age of 18), the active retired, people who are unemployed or between jobs, and mothers with children at school.

For more details about the volunteers task force e-mail: community@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk

Walk leaders and back markers

The AONB runs a programme of guided walks and events, and is a partner in a Walking for Health initiative. We are keen to hear from for volunteers who are prepared to train as walk leaders or back markers for walks.

For more details about the volunteers task force e-mail: community@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk

Administration Volunteers

Volunteers can also contribute to the conservation of the AONB by offering a helping hand in the office, or by distributing our publications, leaflets and posters. Volunteers can give a couple of hours just the once, a day here and there, or even regular days. This type of work especially seems to appeal to mothers of children who have just started school, as a way to ease back into a work environment. Hours and type of work can be arranged to suit each volunteer. Interested? E-mail: information@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk

Project Work / Work Experience

The AONB also welcomes volunteers who are prepared to offer a block of time to help develop a particular project or to assist with research. This work especially suits students during their holidays, and can provide useful work experience. Opportunities are promoted in the local press as they arise, or work placements can be arranged by e-mailing: office@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk.