Practical Reserve Work (Young Practical Volunteers @ Lochwinnoch- Aged 13-17)

We are looking for young volunteers to join us at RSPB Lochwinnoch. RSPB nature reserves are special places for people and wildlife and we rely on volunteers to keeps these habitats thriving and in good shape. This role is suitable for young people aged 13 to 17.

It might seem like these wild places have always just been there. But quite often we have to work really hard to maintain habitats to be in the best condition for wildlife. We have lost a lot of wild landscapes, so the small places that we do have, need a bit of extra care.

As a Young Volunteer you will be joining a regular practical monthly session helping us with practical habitat management tasks such as:

• Cutting and clearing vegetation.
• Painting
• Working on small building projects, such as path construction.
• Following Health and Safety protocols

The sessions would take place on the first Saturday of each month, starting in April 2022 (depending on current COVID regulations). It is likely that the sessions will not go ahead in July and August.

If you enjoy being outdoors, meeting new people and hands on conservation work, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you. This role does involve a reasonable amount of physical activity, so will enable you to keep your fitness levels high, as well as helping your mental health and wellbeing. You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a genuine contribution to nature conservation, and you might find it rewarding to safeguard nature in the area you are working to protect.

We are a friendly and supportive team. If you are volunteering to learn new skills and gain knowledge about wildlife conservation work, you will find that our team will be more than happy to help you on that journey.

You must have permission from your parent/guardian to take part.

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