Meet the Volunteering Team - put a face to a name!
Vounteering in Dorset Wildlife Trust is managed centrally by a small team of staff and volunteers, based at the Urban Wildlife Centre near Corfe Mullen. The team is responsible for ongoing management of the County-wide volunteering programme. The team consists of the Volunteering Programme Manager and the Volunteering Assistant, boosted by the additional support of several volunteers working on various administration tasks such as database and website management.
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Volunteering Programme Manager - Steve Davis MinstLM
I have been working as the Volunteering Manager for 5 years now, and prior to joining in the Trust I was a volunteer myself for almost 10 years. My role is very much one of ensuring that the volunteering programme is delivered effectively and safely. I am a great advocate that volunteering should not be just about getting a job done - it is also a way for us to share the opportunity for people to be able to learn more about the countryside and to meet others.
I am a bat warden trainer and also hold a licence for smooth snake and sand lizard. I enjoy watching/recording all forms of wildlife, but particularly reptiles.
My main interests are photography and running - not at the same time!
Contact: Tel 01202 642788 or email
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Volunteer - Susanna Holford
Susanna is responsible for signposting new volunteers and liaising with enquiries about opportunities. She is often the first contact that online registrations have with the Trust.
Susanna likes all wildlife, but has a particular interest in seahorses.
Until recently Susanna worked in special needs education.
Contact: Tel 01202 642788 or email
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Dorset Wildlife Trust has four regional teams throughout the County. Each team has a designated volunteering co-ordinator for all volunteering opportunities within their region. Feel free to contact them direct if you wish to discuss specific volunteering roles in their regions.
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Urban & East Dorset - Noel Bergin
Hello, my name is Noel and I work as a Conservation officer over at DWT’s Urban Wildlife Centre, near Poole.
I have been involved in wildlife for over ten years, including helping manage woodlands, teaching conservation skills, as well as being lucky enough to work in conservation abroad.
Outside of work I enjoy being outside, travel and the occasional game of football.
My role within the Trust involves; trying to get people from different background involved with the work DWT carryout, as well developing the wildlife value of community green spaces.
So if you fancy helping us over the summer to carryout survey work or get your hands dirty at one of DWT’s winter work parties, then give me a call.’
Contact: Tel 01202 642781 or email
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Mid Dorset - Steve Oliver
Steve Oliver is the reserve warden for Mid Dorset.
He always ensure that volunteering tasks are enjoyable, action packed and fulfilling -so if that sounds like the sort of thing you want to be involved in, drop him a line!
Contact: Tel or email
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West Dorset - Steve Masters
Steve Masters is the new area warden for the West Dorset reserves, having recently moved across from his previosu post as assistant warden in the Mid Dorset team.
Contact: Tel 01300 312329 or email
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Marine - Julie Hatcher
Julie Hatcher is the Marine Awareness Officer for the Living Seas Team and manages the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve and Fine Foundation Marine Centre at Kimmeridge. As well as managing the volunteer marine wardens at Kimmeridge she is also involved in organising marine volunteer activities through the county-wide Welly Zone Project.
Contact: Tel 01929 481044 or email
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Marine - Emma Rance
Emma is a Marine Conservation Officer, based at Brooklands Farm. She is currently working on the Great Dorset Seafood campaign, and also covers some of the Wellyzone events and opportunities.
Contact: 01305 264620 or email
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