Environment Volunteer Roles
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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!
This is a fantastic role to get involved locally and be at the forefront of solutions to help save nature in your community. It is an opportunity to try new things and use your skills to make a valuable contribution to the work of your RSPB Local Group. We are a friendly and supportive team, so you will get the chance to build new relationships and meet new faces.
You will be leading the group in developing a range of activities designed to encourage wide participation from the group membership and to attract new group members, as well as heading the committee comprising individuals which assist with the running of the group and the activities which we run. You will have the support of Area/Country offices, and HQ.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
RSPB Crawley & Horsham Local Group recently relaunched and the group is hoping to continue the success of those previous years, bringing together all those who love nature, and fostering collaboration with the other great birdwatching groups in the area. We now need someone to help look after the money - no experience necessary as full training is available, as well as a handover with the current treasurer!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
We have a very attractive newsletter - issued three times a year - currently based on an RSPB template. We have a number of providers of content, articles and photographs and we want someone who can liaise with them and collate the provided content and run the newsletter - with a steady flow of new ideas.
The newsletter is circulated to our 90 or so members and is much appreciated.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
PLANNING
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Help establish a programme of talks for September to May (excluding December) using speakers recommended by the RSPB. A list of speakers and where they are based is available online via the RSPB. List of speakers for the year ahead should be ready for the printing of a leaflet in late November. Seek approval from the Committee for the programme and seek their suggestions for future meetings. Some speakers may provide talks on Zoom as a preference and these may be booked for the winter months, to provide group members with different media.
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Contact speakers to carry out talks who meet the following criteria: • Good public speaker • Strong photographic background • Has own laptop and projector or can use PowerPoint style presentation. • Lives within reasonable travelling distance • Whose fees and expenses are acceptable to the Committee.
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Confirm in writing or by email the arrangements made and obtain mobile phone number to be used in emergencies. Explain car parking arrangements.
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Notify the Treasurer of the fee to be paid.
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Contact the speaker two weeks in advance of the meeting to make any last-minute arrangements. PREPARATION:
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Book room at the venue.
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Arrange and confirm dates and arrangements made with speakers.
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Ensure that the equipment (namely sound system, laptop and projector), is working and to arrange maintenance / repairs when required.
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Have available at all meetings at least one suitable DVD to be used in the unlikely event of a speaker failing to attend.
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Provide the newsletter editor and WEB organiser with a brief write up of the talks with details of the subject and speaker.
RUNNING THE MEETING
- Arrange chairs and tables
- Set up the screen, projector table and any extension leads required.
- Ensure that any cables across the floor are taped down to avoid trips.
- Put out signs to say where the meeting is.
- Adjust the heating / ventilation of room as necessary
- Arrange for someone to dim the lights at the appropriate time.
- Agree with the speaker an appropriate time for refreshments.
- Introduce the speaker, giving brief details of background and experience.
- Ensure that the second half of the meeting starts promptly.
- At the end of the meeting give a vote of thanks to the speaker.
FOLLOWING THE MEETING
- Obtain from the Treasurer a cheque for the speaker’s fee and give this to him / her at the end of the meeting.
- Ensure that all furniture is tidied.
- Check for any lost property.
- Take equipment away from the room.
- Check that lights and appliances have been switched off and the doors are closed.
NEWSLETTER and PROGRAMME Liaise with the newsletter editor re: deadlines for newsletter. The programme of events for the year ahead is printed in December.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Can you help run our social media accounts, particularly Facebook?
What you will be doing
- Planning, developing and sharing articles, news and stories from the group's activities and the RSPB.
- Drafting press releases in a casual and inspiring language, for local newspapers and other PR channels.
- Obtaining the correct permissions to share stories, names and photography.
- Communicate regularly with other members of the group, such as the Newsletter Editor, regarding timelines and upcoming updates and activities worth including.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
What we're looking for:
Someone to plan and organise our group fundraising events in the area. There are also opportunities to organise the raffle at regular group events and find local sponsorship.
The skills you need:
Ideas for raising funds! Also friendly and keen to help save nature.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
We're looking for someone to help with planning, developing and sharing articles, news and stories from the group's activities and the RSPB, as well as drafting media releases for us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Can you help us run our social media accounts?
What you will be doing
- Planning, developing and sharing articles, news and stories from the group's activities and the RSPB.
- Drafting press releases in a casual and inspiring language, for local newspapers and other PR channels.
- Obtaining the correct permissions to share stories, names and photography.
- Communicate regularly with other members of the group, such as the Newsletter Editor, regarding timelines and upcoming updates and activities worth including.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
The RSPB Cornwall group relaunched in September 2023 as RSPB Kernow Local Group after two years of dormancy. It's early days yet, but the group is hoping to continue the success of those previous years, bringing together all those who love nature, and fostering collaboration with the other great birdwatching groups in their wonderful county. They are aiming to arrange guided walks, many aimed at newcomers to birdwatching, throughout Cornwall all year round. Indoor meetings (talks) are also planned, predominantly within the Truro area for ease of accessibility. On top of that, a regular newsletter is being drafted to keep everyone in the loop, so watch this space! We now need someone to help look after the money - no experience necessary as full training is available!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.