Volunteering Events around the UK
We’ve listed some volunteering opportunities below that are being held by a range of external organisations throughout September. These are not CSCEN affiliated events but provide inspiration for the types of volunteering that you might like to undertake. Look out for volunteering opportunities near where you live on Eventbrite and share with colleagues. Please read the general advice on the Volunteering Hub page before signing up to an activity to make sure it suits your needs.
London
The Conservation Volunteers session at Ham Pond - Thursday 19 September
Activities will include reed cutting and digging. The tasks can be wet and muddy, depending on what you will be doing.
A small team of 5-6 will be working in the ponds with waders, whilst the rest of the team will be working on land.
Meet at Ham Pond at 10:00am.
What3words meeting point: ///worm.shapes.shower
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-conservation-volunteers-session-at-ham-pond-tickets-1008400863127
Japanese Garden of Peace - September Volunteering Day - Sunday 29 September
Join us at the beautiful Japanese Garden of Peace at Hammersmith Park for a day of giving back and enjoying nature. Help us maintain the garden's serene atmosphere by volunteering with tasks like weeding, pruning, and edging.
No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to help out! It's a great way to meet new people, learn about gardening, and contribute to the local community.
South West
Join Devon Wildlife Trust’s Wembury Marine Centre for a Shoresearch Survey at Wembury Beach! – 18 or 20 September
Shoresearch is The Wildlife Trusts' national citizen science survey of the intertidal shore, the exciting world of extremes where the sea meets the land. It's a great way to explore your local coast, learn more about the wildlife found there and add to our understanding of this important habitat. You will be trained to identify and record the marine life found on our local shores. The data collected by this project helps The Wildlife Trusts to monitor our fragile sea life and better understand the effects of pollution, climate change and invasive alien species. Shoresearch data has been key to designating many of our Marine Conservation Zones.
To book or for more information, please choose one of the dates below and follow the corresponding link:
18th September with Coastwise North Devon, Hele Bay - https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/events/2024-09-18-shoresearch-volunteer-survey-coastwise-north-devon-hele-bay
20th September with Coastwise North Devon, Combesgate Beach - https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/events/2024-09-20-shoresearch-volunteer-survey-coastwise-north-devon-combesgate-beach
Shoresearch Volunteer Survey (Multiple dates September - October) | Devon Wildlife Trust
East
Coppicing the alder carr at Cowdray Marsh - Sunday 15th September 2024
An activity with Colchester Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:30
Activity description
Continuing the annual coppice work to thin out the Alders growing in the Colne floodplain.
Coppicing the alder carr at Cowdray Marsh | The Conservation Volunteers (tcv.org.uk)
Removing floating pennywort at Blythe Pond - Thursday 19th September 2024
An activity with Colchester Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:00
Activity description
Removal of invasive species pennywort. Come and join in and feel good, everyone is welcome to come for a full or half day.
Removing floating pennywort at Blythe Pond | The Conservation Volunteers (tcv.org.uk)
Through Hellesdon and High Water? - Monday 16th September 2024
An activity with Norwich Midweek Group
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 15:15
Activity description
Cutting the meadow - unless it floods as much as it last did in 1912 - see the interpretation board!
Through Hellesdon and High Water? | The Conservation Volunteers (tcv.org.uk)
North West
Greenbank Wood, Coppicing - Wednesday 11th September 2024:
Join our workparty coppicing at Greenbank Wood.
Location: Greenbank, Ambleside
Time: 9:30am – 3pm
Wednesday 11th September 2024: Greenbank Wood, Coppicing | Friends of the Lake District
Sweden Wood, Woodland and Path Work - Wednesday 25th September 2024
Join our workparty for woodland work at Sweden Wood near Ambleside.
Location: Sweden Wood near Ambleside
Time: 9:30am – 3pm
Wednesday 25th September 2024: Sweden Wood, Woodland and Path Work | Friends of the Lake District
Yorkshire
Volunteering on the Foss Catchment project near Stillington! – multiple dates
Join us for this exciting new river restoration project to restore a 350m section of riverbank - volunteers with all levels of experience are welcome on these Task Days, which will take place on:
Tuesday 17th September – cutting and processing brushwood, creation and installation of the fascines and flow deflectors
Wednesday 18th September - cutting and processing brushwood, further installation of the fascines as well as begin to install bionet and wetland plants/seeding
Thursday 19th September - installation of the bionet, wetland plants and seeding
Monday 23rd September – finish installation of the bionet, wetland plants and seeding
For more details contact the Volunteering Team on volunteering@ywt.org.uk
Practical conservation task days | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (ywt.org.uk)
Wales
Volunteer with our practical work parties on the nature reserves around Gower, Swansea and Neath-Port Talbot – weekly opportunities
Autumn: coppicing, woodland management, hedge laying, surveys, habitat creation, access work, reedbed management.
Gower, Swansea & Neath-Port Talbot volunteer days | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (welshwildlife.org)
Volunteer with our practical work parties on the nature reserves around Bridgend, Vale and Cardiff – weekly opportunities
Autumn: coppicing, woodland management, hedge laying, surveys, habitat creation, access work, reedbed management.
Bridgend, Vale and Cardiff volunteer days | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (welshwildlife.org)
Scotland
Scottish Wildlife Trust – Wednesday Volunteer Group
Group goes out every Wednesday to one of the Scottish Wildlife Trusts reserves around Irvine/Kilwinning - North Ayrshire. Take part in a variety of practical conservation tasks e.g. tree planting.
The group runs every Wednesday from 10am to 4pm. This is not a drop in group and members must register before attending.
Events for September 2024 – North Ayrshire Green Health Partnership (nagreenhealth.org.uk)
An activity with Biodiversity Action Team in Edinburgh - Tuesday 17th September 2024
Start time: 10:00
Finish time: 14:00
Biodiversity Action Team: Connecting Communities, Enhancing Nature. The Biodiversity Action Team (BAT) is composed of diverse individuals united by a shared passion for environmental conservation. Our team engages in a range of activities, from tree planting to ecological surveying, fostering a sense of community and environmental stewardship. What We Do and Why: From urban greenspaces to rural landscapes, BAT works collaboratively to enhance biodiversity and empower communities. Through hands-on conservation and citizen science initiatives, we believe that small actions lead to significant outcomes. Join us in creating thriving green spaces that celebrate the diversity of life and enrich both the environment and the lives of those involved. Follow TCV Scotland for up-to date information on upcoming activities and how to register.
Nature Restoration | The Conservation Volunteers (tcv.org.uk)
North East
A 7.5 mile walk along the coast from Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre to East Chevington nature reserve looking for migrating birds.
We'll be looking for migrating birds as they make their way south from their breeding grounds to their wintering areas.
Walking boots, waterproofs and warm outdoor clothing essential. Training and equipment provided on the day. A longer walk but mainly flat and on surfaced paths.
Note: £3 donation required per person.
Mysterious migration | Northumberland Wildlife Trust (nwt.org.uk)
Northern Ireland
Are you a people person who loves crafting and nature? Would you like to attend events alongside the Ulster Wildlife team, helping to run craft activities for young people and raising awareness about local wildlife conservation? If so get in touch via the link before.
Place of Volunteering: Various. Events happen at various locations throughout the province. Volunteers can choose to come along to whichever events are convenient to them.
Events Volunteers | Ulster Wildlife