Volunteer With Us

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Trustee David Green helping with hay strewing, summer 2022

Volunteer With Us

Our volunteers help Birmingham and the Black Country’s wildlife to thrive – without them we wouldn't be able to continue protecting and enhancing nature. 

If you're interested in volunteering with us, there are opportunities across the region. Scroll down to find out where and how you can get involved!

Please confirm with the relevant session leader before attending your first volunteering day, so that we have enough tools and equipment for everyone.

If you're a business interested in corporate volunteering, please get in touch with us at partnerships@bbcwildlife.org.uk. Our regular volunteer sessions are suitable for individuals and do not have capacity to accept corporate groups.

Stour

Useful Information

No previous conservation experience is necessary – but we hope that you will be enthusiastic about wildlife. We will provide all the training you need.

Please wear suitable clothing for all weather conditions and sturdy footwear. Pack sun-cream and waterproofs!

We’ll ask you to fill in a yellow Volunteer Information card, to help keep you safe.

We will provide drinks for break time but you should bring a packed lunch.

Some sites do not have toilet facilities.

We can reimburse out of pocket travel expenses.

In order to ensure you get the best experience from the day, if you need assistance or support in your everyday life, please let us know in advance.

If you aged under 18, please contact us at volunteeringteam@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Jack, a Teach First volunteer

Credit: @WTBBC

Office Administrator

We're looking for an office administrator to work alongside our Volunteer Co-ordinator, helping to organise and benefit our brilliant team of volunteers who are out working for wildlife across Birmingham and the Black Country. 

Training will be provided and you'll gain office-based administrative experience whilst learning more about our vital conservation work across the region

Click here to find out more.

Contact Mary Lewell-Clarke or Natalie Burdett if interested or to find out any further information.

GLF

Growing Local Flora

This varied project involves growing local provenance plants and enhancing woodlands in Birmingham and the Black Country. Regular sessions are held on Mondays at Centre of the Earth in Winson Green from 10.30am to 3pm, and alternate Tuesdays at EcoPark in Small Heath from 10am to 3pm.

Contact Sarah at: Sarah.N@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Find out more about Centre of the Earth here

COTE

Centre of the Earth

Our hidden oasis HQ in Winson Green, Birmingham, B18 7EP.  You would be working alongside our Centre of the Earth Development Officer, Jane, in a range of activities including site management and habitat enhancement. Sessions are held on the last Saturday of each month.

Contact Jane at:  JaneGrove@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Find out more about Centre of the Earth here

EcoPark

EcoPark

A secret wildlife oasis in Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 9HH. You would be working alongside our Senior Conservation Officer, Francesca, in Conservation, Growing Local Flora Project, and horticulture activities. These sessions run on a Tuesday from 10am to 2pm.

Contact Francesca at: Francesca.JR@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Find out more about EcoPark here

Deer's Leap

Deer's Leap Wood

A wildlife haven located on a historic brewing site. You would be working alongside our Conservation Officer, Sarah, in a range of activities including coppicing, hedge planting and conservation activities. These sessions run weekly on a Thursday from 10.30am to 3pm.

Contact Sarah at: Sarah.N@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Find out more about Deer's Leap Wood here

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Portway Hill

These sessions are every fourth Friday and the second Saturday of every other month from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

Contact Jake at: jake.w@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Find out more about Portway Hill here

Hill Hook

Hill Hook

These sessions run on a Saturday every other month. Please contact the reserve officer Jake to find out specific dates and times.

Contact Jake at: jake.w@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Find out more about Hill Hook here

Moseley Bog

Moseley Bog & Joy's Wood

Volunteer days at Moseley Bog and Joy's Wood are held on alternate Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and the third Sunday of each month, 10:30am – 15:30pm.

Contact Sarah at: Sarah.N@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Find out more about Moseley Bog here.

M AND B COP

Love Your River Stour

River Restoration Officer David is leading volunteer days to help transform the green spaces along its banks into a wildlife rich and beautiful space. Sessions will be held on alternate Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Mears and Bob’s Coppice, and at Corngreaves Nature Reserve on Thursdays.

Contact David at: David.h@bbcwildlife.org.uk

Find out more about Love Your River Stour here