Environment Volunteer Roles
Part time/flexible opportunity at CPRE London who are seeking a volunteer with office management experience, strong administrative skills, systematic organisational abilities, with good written and verbal communication skills to support the London Team with our campaigns and causes. The role covers managing a variety or organisational tasks and administrative support to facilitate the work of staff, volunteers and members.
Who are we?
CPRE London is a charity that fights to protect London’s green spaces. By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. You’ll make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring office administrative systems are up to date and fit for purpose
- Assist with Trustee Meetings, The Annual General Meeting and other meetings involving the Director as necessary (Minute taking plus circulate actions from minutes, follow up on actions as required)
- Diary management and meeting scheduling for the Director and occasionally the wider London team
- Streamline office operations seeking ways to utilise time management tools
- Liaise with the landlord to ensure the office space provides a conducive environment for the well-being of staff and volunteers
- Undertake any additional duties in line with the purpose of the role as requested by the Director.
- With experience at CPRE, there may be opportunities to provide advice and guidance to more junior volunteers and identify and intorduce options for procedural improvements.
What's in it for you?
- Use your skills to help our charity and make a positive difference to London’s green spaces
- Opportunities to work with people across all the functions at CPRE London
- Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
- Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
- We will support you in your role and provide you with relevant training
- We can give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
- We provide out-of-pocket travel expense
Skills and experience
Preferably with some office management or executive PA experience with great organisational and competant IT skills, plus the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Working pattern
Hours: between 7-14 hours per week
Location: Hybrid – London office based with some home working
Pattern: delivery can be flexible but availability on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays (the Director’s working days) would be beneficial.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a talented and committed individual to become Treasurer of the Board of Trustees at the Ecology Centre.
We are looking for an individual with attention to detail and passion that aligns with the purpose of our charity and who can help to support our strategic direction and commercial success with a skillset that complements those of our existing Trustees.
We are looking for a Treasurer with proven experience in a relevant discipline, who can provide support with the following areas of effective financial management and control:
· Governance and control: Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial rules and regulations
· Budgeting and Monitoring: Ensuring the charity practices effective budgeting, reporting and monitoring protocols, with appropriate analysis and communication of potential risks to the sustainability of the charity
· Strategy development: Working with the Board of Trustees and General Manager to shape the commercial strategy of the charity, fostering long-term sustainability and growth as appropriate
· People support: Providing expert advice as necessary to the General Manager and Finance Assistant to ensure smooth and diligent operational practices.
Previous experience in environmental and/or third sector roles is welcome but not necessary, and nor do we consider it a requirement that you have previous experience as part of a Board or Executive Committee.
Most important to us, however, is having integrity, team-working ethic and a passion to help develop and grow our charity.
Preference may be given to individuals who are connected to our community and can have a presence on-site, but we are open to fully remote working for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Ecology Centre is looking for a Chair to lead our community and environmental charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values. Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic leadership to the charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
- Guiding the short and long-term strategic development of the charity
- Assuring and strengthening effective governance, including effective controls and monitoring of financial health, risk management and legal compliance
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders (in the community and beyond) to establish best practice sharing and an effective fundraising strategy
- Managing a collaborative and inclusive culture at all levels of the charity and working closely with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and management team to ensure a thriving charity in line with our values.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and reasons for applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a talented and committed fundraising specialist to join the Board of Trustees at the Ecology Centre.
Like many charities, effective fundraising is the life-blood of supporting the sustainability of our charity such that we can achieve our vision and mission. We are therefore looking for a dynamic and innovative fundraising specialist to join our Board of Trustees. As a proven fundraising specialist, you will work in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and operational teams to design and implement an effective fundraising strategy for the charity. You will bring your knowledge and experience to ensure the charity has effective processes in place to execute successful fundraising campaigns (including grant writing and development and management of partnerships). In doing so, you will play a key role in helping to drive the present and future of the charity to achieve its objectives in the immediate and long term.
We are looking for an individual with drive and passion that aligns with the purpose of our charity and who can help to support our strategic direction and commercial success with a skillset that complements those of our existing Trustees.
We are looking for an individual with proven experience of executing successful fundraising campaigns, who can provide support with the following key areas:
- Strategy development: Working with the Board of Trustees and General Manager to shape an effective fundraising strategy, fostering long-term sustainability and growth in line with our values
- Strategy execution: Support as necessary the process of fund identification and grant writing to secure key funds and grants for the charity
- Partnership Development: Targeted and strategic identification of partnerships to advance our goals and support to manage key stakeholders within our key funders
- People support: Providing expert advice as necessary to the General Manager and operational team to ensure alignment at all levels.
Previous experience in environmental and/or third sector roles is welcome but not necessary, and nor do we consider it a requirement that you have previous experience as part of a Board or Executive Committee.
Most important to us, however, is having integrity, team-working ethic and a passion to help develop and grow our charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a DJ looking to play at the World's Biggest Sustainability Film Fest & Awards?
Opportunity to contribute as the Volunteer DJ/Music coordinator for the gala awards ceremony of the Big Syn International Fim fest & Awards 2024- the World's biggest sustainability film fest & awards at one of London's iconic venue, Curzon Soho.
Awards night on 8th Nov between 2.00-6.00pm. London based applicants ONLY.
Rehearsal for 1hr at Curzon Soho on 23rd Oct 10.30-11.30am. Should be available for some online rehearsals with the host before the event.
Job description
During the event you would
- Curate and play dynamic music playlists to enhance the overall atmosphere during the event, as winners & speakers go on stage.
- You are required to bring your own DJ equipment and computer for playing the music.
- Collaborate with event organisers and teams to align the music with the event's tempo and audience.
- Work in coordination with the venue AV team.
- Coordinate with the host/presenter and speakers to execute the event.
Skills required
- Proficient in DJ equipment and sound systems and experience of music coordination for awards and events
- Ability to adapt and cater to diverse audience preferences
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- keen to work to a high standard
- able to pay attention to detail
- flexible and adaptable
- problem-solving skills
- customer service skills
- organisational skills
- communication skills
What difference will you make?
At least 85% of people who first came to learn about the UN SDGs via the film festival were not aware of those at all, until now! This can give you an idea of the need for this initiative to educate the common man about the UN SDGs, its significance and the importance of inspiring them to act on the UN SDGs.
Your initiatives will ensure that the film festival gets even more notoriety and visibility, thus improving its ability to educate more people about the UN SDGs, boost the festival's public profile, increase the festival's participation, and enhance the support from individuals and organisations.
Our mission: Facilitate the responsible creation and evolution of products, practices and policies.
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If you have an enthusiasm and commitment to the environment and 'healthy streets' agenda or an understanding of the issues, we’re looking for a volunteer to support the London Healthy Streets Scorecard project. This highly influential project, now in its fifth year, is led by a coalition of major London and national environment and transport charities. It promotes six key actions we want London boroughs to take – and we publish data each year to show how they’re doing.
Your role will be to help make this project even more influential by supporting our Project Manager with tasks ranging from research and PR to communications, policy, and campaigning work. Ultimately what we need is someone who can help us ensure local borough councillors and officers feel public pressure.
About CPRE London
At CPRE London we campaign to save and promote green spaces in Greater London and make London a better, greener, and healthier place for everyone to live in, work in and enjoy.
We are part of the national network of CPRE, the countryside charity.
About the project
We’re looking for a volunteer to support the London Healthy Streets Scorecard project. This highly influential project, now in its fifth year, is led by a coalition of major London and national environment and transport charities. It promotes six key actions we want London boroughs to take – and we publish data each year to show how they’re doing.
Tasks associated with the project:
- Research
- Public relations (PR)
- Communications
- Policy work
- Campaigning
- Support for local campaigners
Benefits of the role
- You will work with some amazing campaigners across several high-profile and well-respected organisations and have the opportunity to network and gain contacts and skills in this increasingly important sector.
- You will be working on a project having a huge impact across London, on the lives of Londoners and our environment.
- Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
- We can give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
- Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
- The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction run by CPRE’s national office
- We provide out-of-pocket travel expense
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who can help make this project even more influential by supporting our Project Manager with tasks ranging from research and PR to communications, policy, and campaigning work, and supporting our 350-strong network of local campaigners. We can be flexible and are open to creating a volunteer role reflecting a person’s skills and interests. Ultimately what we need is someone who can help us ensure local borough councillors and officers feel public pressure.
What skills are we looking for?
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the 'healthy streets' agenda
- Ability to perform a range of tasks
- Good written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of environmental issues
We are open to fitting around the skills that you have and supporting you to develop skills if you wish. Most of our volunteers and interns have gone on to find paid work in skilled jobs in related fields. We can fit around what you would like to do.
What commitment are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who can commit at least one day per week, some hours office based, but offer flexibility on any additonal hours.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About The Role
By supporting the Presentations team, you'll be helping us care for our ambassador animals who are an integral to the outreach and education work we do with our visitors on-site. This is a varied role, you may be cleaning out an otter holt and scrubbing ponds one day, and then helping to care for tadpoles the next, doing a spot of weeding along a path before supporting one of our bird displays! You'll also have opportunities to engage directly with our visitors and be a part of the story which helps inspire them to love wetlands and the incredible powers they have!
You will be helping with the daily husbandry of our demonstration birds, mammals and ectotherms. You may also be assisting with pond, enclosure and section maintenance, assisting with the upkeep of hygiene and biosecurity across the department, or creating enrichment to mentally stimulate our animals. Tasks may include:
- Scrubbing/netting or full cleans of ponds
- Assisting with the food-prep and feeding of some animals
- Cleaning enclosures
- Collecting foliage/ browse for the birds and mammals
- Washing up feed bowls and other dirty tools
- Collecting wood for new perches
- Weeding, to help maintain on-show and back of house areas
- Collecting daily temperatures for the amphibian habitats at Toad Hall
- Conducting deep cleans of section spaces; jobs the team on the ground might not always have the time to do thoroughly
- Signposting visitors to seats/exits during busy talks
- Designing or providing enrichment to some of our animals
- Observe animal training sessions
- Collecting or dropping of resources to other areas of the site
In this opportunity, you'll get to work closely with a fantastic and welcoming team and a fabulous bunch of critters; there are a lot of fun personalities to get to know. You'll get to work in the grounds of a stunning wetlands, and you're likely to see plenty of native wildlife as you go about your day too! You'll learn loads of new skills and gain experience working with and around a variety of taxonomic groups, each with their own particular wants and needs.
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Person specification
- A commitment to Ashden and its mission.
- A finance, accounting or business background, preferably with experience in the not-for-profit sector.
- Experience and good understanding of the role of a trustee, including an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Experience of financial management, risk management, budgeting and strategic financial planning.
- Understanding of audit requirements and relevant regulatory compliance.
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to:
− Prepare for and attend Board meetings (usually four times a year including an annual away day).
− Chair the Finance and Operations Committee (also usually four times a year).
− As appropriate, depending on where you are based: attend our annual Awards ceremony and some of our events through the year.
− Liaise with members of the Executive Management Team on specific areas in which you have specialist knowledge or contacts, including joining external meetings as appropriate.
- Good, independent judgement and a willingness to speak your mind in a constructive fashion.
- Willingness to work collaboratively to find solutions to such difficulties as may arise.
- A commitment to the Nolan principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
You may also have one or more of the following
- A good understanding of/strong interest in climate change and related matters, such as zero carbon energy, natural climate solutions or climate finance.
- Knowledge of UK debates relating to climate change mitigation and adaptation, and related issues such as the “just transition”, green investment and regulation.
- Knowledge of issues relating to equitable clean energy access or natural climate solutions in developing countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
- International development experience in the not-for-profit, social enterprise, governmental or donor community.
- Good understanding/experience of social change/innovation.
- Experience of developing and growing new businesses.
- Experience in finance and impact investing.
- Fundraising experience, contacts and networks.
Trustee Responsibilities (Including Treasurer)
Trustees will ensure the proper management of Ashden in accordance with its charitable objects and charity law, including by:
- Ensuring that Ashden is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
- Ensuring that Ashden complies with its governing documents, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Holding the CEO and executive team to account for Ashden’s performance, effectiveness, and the proper management of resources.
- Acting in Ashden’s best interests, including safeguarding the good name and values of Ashden.
- Acting with reasonable care and skill.
- Contributing to the development of Ashden’s strategies.
In addition to the above, each trustee will use their specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board reach sound decisions. Trustees may also help with external relations as appropriate, such as fundraising or speaking at events.
Treasurer-Specific Responsibilities
- Chairing the Finance and Operations Committee (a subcommittee of the board) in line with its terms of reference and delegated responsibilities. These include the scrutiny of financial and risk management by the executive team, and leading on the budget approval and audit process.
- Reporting the outcomes of Finance and Operations Committee meetings to the Board of Trustees.
- Making recommendations to the board on financial and risk management matters.
- Acting as the main point of contact between the executive team and trustees on financial matters.
Trustees serve for a term of three years which may be renewed a maximum of three times.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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About The Role
This role involves:
- maintenance of a range of powered machines including hedge trimmers, strimmers, blowers and lawn mowers;
- year-round maintenance of Arundel’s vehicles, including a works van, two compact tractors and a ride-on lawnmower;
- ensuring that routine maintenance is carried out on these vehicles;
- communicating with your manager on any necessary purchases for repairs/ or maintenance;
- keeping up to date with WWT news
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.
About You
This role will suit you if:
You have a can-do and enthusiastic attitude in completing tasks in all weathers, and are both a practical person and physically fit. Experience and knowledge in machinery and/or vehicle maintenance, ideally with qualifications, is essential, together with a competent, confident approach to maintenance and repair, being able to work independently and proactively. Much of your time will be spent working independently, but you will be happy to seek out help when needed. As nearly all our roles take place in public view, we need people committed to good customer service, engaging with visitors in our work, and positive and friendly communications with other staff and volunteers.
Please note that this role is currently only open to those aged 18+, and a driving licence is essential as there will sometimes be the need to use trust vehicles on site.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you'll love volunteering at WWT
- Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
- Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
- Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About The Role
This role involves:
- assisting the Reserve team with all seasonal management activities including reedbed, wet grassland, ponds, scrapes and ditches, hides, paths and boardwalks
- ·operating agreed machinery safely in order to carry out management activities e.g. Brushcutter work when required (if appropriate qualification is held).
- helping maintain and clean paths, signs, benches, bins, leaning rails and gates
- working with a variety of hand tools safely and correctly, observing and applying health and safety regulations at all times
- taking due care for the safety, welfare and enjoyment of the visiting public
- you may be asked to undertake related ad hoc tasks
- Engaging with visitors to educate them on the work that we are doing and the tasks in which you are involved
About You
This role will suit you if:
You have a can-do attitude and are happy to help us in all weathers, and are both a practical person and physically fit. Having experience or qualifications in some habitat management would be helpful, particularly brushcutter, experience, but a support of WWTs work and a keenness to learn is more important. It’s a closely-working team, however, the ability to work under your own initiative and being self-motivated is also needed. Having, or being happy to develop, the confidence to engage our visitors with the work of WWT is also a key part of this role. Please note that this role is currently only open to those aged 18+.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you'll love volunteering at WWT
- Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
- Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
- Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role involves:
- general maintenance of facilities, boardwalks, buildings and hides
- repairing and building timber fences, gates, barriers, signage, benches and other woodwork
- making bird and mammals nest boxes, and tern rafts
- painting of metalwork and timberwork with appropriate preservatives
- helping with exhibit maintenance
- cleaning and maintenance of workshop and tools
- keeping up to date with WWT news
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.
This role will suit you if:
You have a can-do and enthusiastic attitude in completing tasks in all weathers, and are both a practical person and physically fit. An experience in carpentry, ideally with qualifications, would be very beneficial.
Your work will be supporting a great site-wide team, so good and friendly communications with other staff and volunteers and a dependable approach will ensure that you fit in well. Much of your time will be working independently in the workshop, but you will be happy to seek out help when needed and work as part of a small team for occasional larger tasks.
Please note that this role is currently only open to those aged 18+.
Who are we?
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you'll love volunteering at WWT
- Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
- Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
- Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life
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Job Title: Casual Education Officer
Location: RHS Garden Wisley
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Hours: Casual hours, 6 hour shifts, a minimum of 3 days a month
Contract: Casual Contract
Overview of the Role:
We are looking to recruit a Casual Education Officer to join our supportive and friendly team. As a Casual Education Officer you will be supporting the delivery of our engaging Education programme for school children, teachers and others with an interest in horticulture and the environment.
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.
And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We may review applications as soon as we receive then so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. If you require any additional support with making your application, please contact Sharon Ellis please ensure to include the job title or job reference number REQ (found at the top of the advert) when emailing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re passionate about making the countryside in Berkshire a better place for everyone to enjoy. Our vibrant team of volunteers inspire people to care for the countryside and enjoy the benefits it brings wherever they live. We work to promote, enhance and protect the countryside in Berkshire. Could you help us to achieve our vision and ensure the long-term success of our charity?
Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to help us champion environmental issues such as the climate emergency, renewable energy, biodiversity and sustainable transport.
With your support we can do even more! As a trustee you’ll have an essential role in contributing towards the future direction of our charity. Ideally we need Berkshire based trustees which means that they either live or work in Berkshire and be familiar with the structure of the County to understand the communities they represent.
- need to be a team player with experience of working with or managing a team of volunteers.
- Support and provide guidance to Berkshire branch, making decisions and attend trustee meetings as required
Our friendly team will provide you with training and support to develop in your role. You’ll gain valuable skills and experience in charity governance.
As a trustee you’ll contribute towards decisions to develop our charity in line with our strategy and policy. You’ll also ensure our compliance with governance regulations.
We’re ideally looking for volunteers with some previous organisational management experience and a passion for environmental and countryside issues.
Please look at our other opportunities to find one that’s right for you.
What you will be doing
- Developing and implementing our strategic plan to help us to deliver our mission
- Supporting the effective and efficient administration of our charity
- Contributing investment decisions to ensure the financial sustainability of our charity
- Supporting the recruitment of volunteers, staff and contractors
- Ensuring we work within charity law and regulations
- Being a positive advocate for CPRE and encouraging others to support our work
- Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
- We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE
The skills you need
- A commitment to CPRE policies, campaigns and initiatives
- An understanding of, or interest in, the charity sector
- Some experience of working in a strategic way - paid or voluntary
- Independent judgement and a creative approach to problem solving
- An understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of a trustee, or a willingness to learn
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Have access to a computer and the internet at home and be comfortable using them
- Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability including attendance at meetings
What's in it for you
- Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
- Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
- Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
- We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
- We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
- Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
- The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day at CPRE’s national office in London or a regional centre
- We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses
Disclaimer
Pl see website of CPRE Berkshire
We’re passionate about making the countryside in Berkshire a better place for everyone to enjoy. Our vibrant team of volunteers inspire people.
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Ace photographers and/or videographers for the Big Syn Int. Film Festival and Awards 2024- the World's biggest sustainability film fest & awards at one of London's iconic venue, Curzon Soho.
If you do both that's fine. If you are just a photographer or videographer that is fine as well. Please let us know of your skills.
Please apply with a portfolio.
Please ensure you can be present in Central London, on the below dates before applying for this position.
- 17th October, 11- 11.05 in London (max 30mins required)
- 8th Nov 2-7 pm; at Curzon Soho for the gala awards ceremony; stills and/or video
- 14th Nov, 11- 11.10, London (max 30mins required)
- Rehearsals for 1hr at Curzon Soho b/w 22nd to 25th Oct (date tbc).
A great opportunity for a professional photographer/videographer to be part of history as they capture the soul of the world's biggest film festival that is reaching millions in over 120 countries.
Your photographs and videos can inspire millions to participate at the festival.
You will be capturing all of the best moments of the festival starting from opening of the festival at one of London's icon site. Capture interviews of leaders and celebrities. Cover the screening and awards at the red-carpet awards function to be attended by OSCAR and BAFTA winning celebrities, leaders in sustainability, leading industry professionals and many more.
- You will be capturing all of the best moments (photos & videos) at the opening of the festival next week (Wed/Thurs) at an iconic site in London (needed for only 1hr in Central London).
- You can cover interviews with leaders and celebs at the screenings and awards in Oct/Nov (subject to your availability) .
- If you can edit the videos as well that's a bonus (not mandatory)
- You should have your own or have access to minimum gears such as camera, mic, tripod, small portable lights, etc.
What are we looking for?
- You should be an experienced photographer/videographer
- Video and photo editing skills desirable
- Have own gear and software
- Open to feedback
- Flexible and available as required.
What difference will you make?
At least 85% of people who first came to learn about the UN SDGs via the film festival were not aware of those at all, until now! This can give you an idea of the need for this initiative to educate the common man about the UN SDGs, its significance and the importance of inspiring them to act on the UN SDGs.
Your initiatives will ensure that the film festival gets even more notoriety and visibility, thus improving its ability to educate more people about the UN SDGs, boost the festival's public profile, increase the festival's participation, and enhance the support from individuals and organisations.
Our mission: Facilitate the responsible creation and evolution of products, practices and policies.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About The Role
This role involves:
- Welcoming visitors to the nature reserve
- Learning new, transferable skills
- Talking to visitors about the value of the reserve as a working wetland
- Identifying key wildlife for visitors
- Encouraging visitors to connect with nature
- Helping visitors to orientate around the reserve
- Visitor facility checks (e.g. litter picking, sweeping hides)
- Using binoculars or telescope to showcase species of interest as required
- To keep up to date with projects and activities at the reserve and direct visitors to areas that may be of interest on their visit
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.
About You
This role will suit you if you:
- Are happy to volunteer outdoors and be able to move around different areas of our site
- Are committed to good customer service and are willing to engage our visitors with the work of WWT
- Enjoy talking to and helping people
- Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit your audience
- Have an interest in and enthusiasm for the work of WWT
- Are able to work on your own initiative, take responsibility and seek assistance from staff when necessary
- Are willing to undertake relevant training
- Have a passion for wildlife and a good knowledge of local wildlife
- Are willing to work alone
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.