Ashford Area Practical Team Volunteer

Ashford Area Practical Team Volunteer

Location:
Ashford Area, Ashford
As an Ashford volunteer you will help restore rare and important habits, which are home to an incredible number of wildlife.

Position details

Commitment:

Tuesday, Thursday

Frequency:

Weekly

The Ashford Team is a friendly, enthusiastic team that loves to get stuck in and have a laugh. The team works across various nature reserves in and around Ashford, such as Hothfield Heathlands and Conningbrook Lakes Country Park.

What will you be doing?
Tasks on these sites include tree coppicing, scrub cutting, building and repairing fences, hay cuts and pulling and cutting invasive species. 

What's in it for the volunteers?

  • You will learn practical land management skills,
  • Improve your fitness,
  • Increase mental wellbeing through connecting with nature and like-minded people.

Commitment and Considerations

  • No previous experience required,
  • Full training is given and you’ll only be asked to do work you are comfortable with,
  • Reasonable travel expenses covered,
  • You should be happy to work outdoors in all weathers (although we do not blame anyone going home because of torrential rain)!

Contact details

Please contact us at volunteering@kentwildlife.org.uk or call on 01622 662012.