Katrina Martin / 2020VISION
Outdoor Volunteering
We're always looking for volunteers to join our outdoor tasks throughout the county. You'll be working alongside our Area Wardens and a team of friendly volunteers, helping us to manage our reserves for wildlife. Our work is seasonal, with mainly repairs and survey work taking place throughout the summer months, and our reserve management work taking place between September and March.
Why choose an outdoor volunteering role?
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Spend time outside on beautiful nature reserves.
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Meet new people.
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Make a real difference to wildlife.
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Learn some practical skills like coppicing, fencing and scrub bashing.
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Improvement to health through increased physical outdoor activity.
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Reduction in stress and anxiety.
Current Practical Outdoor Volunteer Opportunities
What days they occur:
Monday
- Practical Team – Weald – Holly Savage
- Tyland Barn Nature Park & Garden – Joanne Bradley
Tuesday
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Practical Team - Canterbury/Blean – Will Douglas
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Practical Team – Queendown – Rob Pennington
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Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve Garden volunteer – Joanne Bradley
Wednesday
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Practical Team – Canterbury – Holly Savage
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Practical Team - Wednesday Roaming – Rob Pennington/Nadia Ward/Rosemary Holden
Thursday
Friday
- High Downs Practical Team – Geoff Hamilton and John Holmes
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Practical Team - Canterbury/Blean – Will Douglas
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Practical Team – Nashenden – Rob Pennington
Things to know before you start
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You need to let the relevant Warden know you'll be joining us. This can be done by email or phone.
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You'll need to wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.
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You will need to bring your own lunch and drinks with you.
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Those aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Those aged 16 and 17 can attend with parent/guardians consent.
How do I get involved?
To get started with a group, click the application form link below and complete a short volunteer application form. All your information will then be passed to the staff member who manages that group and they will email you with more information about the upcoming task days.
Any Questions?
To discuss any of these opportunities please contact the volunteer team on 01622 662012 or email volunteering@kentwildlife.org.uk