Outdoor Conservation Work Days

We have a variety of volunteer conservation tasks throughout the year. We manage our park for wildlife. Some of these volunteer days could be considered as gardening jobs or a bit of DIY.

We mainly work at Claybury Park, Roding Valley Park and Fairlop Waters, but we occasionally work in Goodmayes Park, Seven Kings Park and Valentines Park.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Each season brings a different type of task, these may include tree planting, hedge laying, bulb planting.
• Meadow management.
• Flood management.
• Invasive species management.
• Painting and managing pathways.

Benefits to the Volunteer

• Making new friends.
• Working as a team.
• Supporting each other.
• Learning new skills working outdoors.
• From time to time, being spoiled with home-made cakes.
• Plenty of tea/coffee and biscuits during breaks. 

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, qualifications and experience

• Wear suitable clothes for the task and job.
• Wear suitable footwear.
• Bring lunch/ snacks/ water.
• Need to be 16+
• Willing to work as part of a team.

All training and tools will be provided.

When do I need to be available?

Details

We have two types of sessions: 1. Weekly Tuesday and Thursday volunteer days from 10am to 2pm with two half hour breaks. 2. Alternate Wednesday and Sunday action days from 10am to 1pm with one half hour break.