Volunteering with Dorset Wildlife Trust
How do I get started?
Have you ever thought about becoming a volunteer but weren't quite sure how to go about it? Take a few minutes to scan this page, and hopefully we can answer some of your questions. If not, check out our volunteers FAQ
What can I do?
There are lots of different opportunities to volunteer with us, it's just a matter of choosing which ones you want to try. The main ones are:
- working in the offices and visitor centres
- getting stuck in with our work parties
- carrying out surveys
- Teambuilding days with work colleagues
- Student placement opportunities
Don't despair if you can't find what you want. Just get in touch and we'll be happy to discuss what we can offer.
Meet the volunteering team
Our aim is to ensure that if you would like to become a volunteer you have access to a wide range of opportunities that are suitable for all ages, abilities and interests. We have four regional teams throughout Dorset. Each team has a designated co-ordinator for volunteering opportunities within their region.
The Great Heath
Be part of The Great Heath, an exciting partnership project to create an urban living landscape in south-east Dorset.
With 1500 acres of new land for nature, we’ve got lots of work to do. Join in! Click here to find out more!
For information on practical volunteering opportunities in the Great Heath, please find out more here.
Register as a Volunteer
Let us know if you would like to become a volunteer by completing our Volunteers Registration Form. We will then get in touch to welcome you and you will get our monthly e-bulletin Volunteer Alert delivered direct to your inbox every month, packed with all the latest news and opportunities available to you.Rest assured that you registration information will only ever be used in support of your volunteering activities and for no other purpose. Don't worry there's no obligation to get stuck into being an actrive volunteer straight away!
Volunteering Events
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13/11/2018
10:00 - 15:00 South Dorset Volunteers
Habitat management on a DWT nature reserve near you.
10:00 West Dorset Volunteer Work Party
Come and join us for some practical management tasks. Booking is essential for new volunteers as places are limited.
14/11/2018
10:00 - 15:00 Lorton Volunteers Conservation Task
Join us for our fortnightly practical tasks at Lorton Meadows reserve, restoring habitats for local wildlife
15/11/2018
09:45 Urban Wildlife Volunteers
Meet at 9.45 at the Urban Wildlife Centre, Beacon Hill, for practical conservation work.
10:00 Pastures New Volunteer Task
Join the regular volunteering group in West Dorset.
18/11/2018
10:00 - 15:00 North Dorset Volunteers
Working on a DWT nature reserve near you.
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Keep up to date
Our Volunteering News email goes out once a month, and includes everything you need to know about volunteering opportunities, events, news and more... Have you signed up?
Volunteering Alert
Monthly free email with the latest news & events, sign up today!
Some downloads you might need
If you want to have a read about volunteering or are looking for a form in support of your volunteering , this is the place to be. Just click the relevant title to download:
- Volunteers Handbook. A must read for all volunteers!
- Volunteer agreement Tells you what we provide for you, and what we'd like from you
- Suggestions form Give us your ideas!
- Exit form If you're leaving us, tell us how it's been for you!
- Parental consent form (for volunteers under 18 years)
- Volunteer hours form Work party volunteers do not need to complete this as their details are recorded by the leader.
Corporate Volunteering
Have you considered a day out with your work colleagues doing something worthwhile for nature? Join us for a teambuilding day to remember on one of our Nature Reserves. Contact Sally Cooper on 01305 264620 for details of current activites that are suitable for Corporate teambuilding days.
Get in touch
We really do value your feedback on our volunteering programme so please feel free to get in touch by phone on 01202 642788, Email, Twitter or Facebook - take your pick!.
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