Volunteering Opportunity: Broxbourne Wood Wardens (Sundays) with Countryside & Rights of Way Service

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

The Wood Wardens are a group of local people who help manage the Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve. They meet at 10am on the 3rd Sunday of each month for around 3-4 hours, undertaking a variety of practical tasks including scrub clearance, tree planting and small-scale construction.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Broxbourne, East Herts, Welwyn/Hatfield

Location: Outdoor

Time of day: Weekend Half Days, To Be Discussed

Practical Considerations: Tasks take place in Broxbourne and Bencroft Woods, with the meeting point varying between a number of car parks in the area.

Prospective volunteers will be invited to attend a task day following receipt of a completed registration form. The details of what the task is and where it is will be emailed out in advance. The Wood Warden Leader will lead the task on the day and make themselves known. Once the volunteer group has had the morning team talk about the day’s activities, the prospective volunteer can expect a 1-to-1 with the Leader for an induction.

Our Volunteer Policy, including Insurance and Health and Safety Information, is available on request

Suitable for: 14 - 15 Years Old With Accompanied Adult, 16 – 17 year olds, 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, School students, University students, Families, Older People, Rehabilitation friendly

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Animal Welfare, Environment & Sustainability, Gardening & Horticulture, Health and Wellbeing, Social Activities, Sport, Activity & Outdoor Pursuits, Voluntary & Community Action, Wildlife & Conservation

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

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Full Description:
Wood Wardens are a Friends Group for Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve (NNR) who help manage the woodland by organising regular practical conservation tasks such as:
• Tree felling & tree planting
• Scrub clearance
• Repairing or replacing steps & footbridges
• Installing signage
Wood Wardens are overseen by the Countryside & Rights of Way (CRoW) team who, along with the Wood Warden’s Volunteer Leaders, help plan each task.
By helping CRoW implement the visionary management plan for these woods, Wood Wardens play a key role in improving this special site for wildlife and visitors alike.

Wood Wardens meet monthly, usually on the third Sunday of the month. The location and task activity are emailed in advance. Volunteers can pick & choose which tasks to attend as there is no obligation to attend every month.
Tasks always start at 10am and finish by 3pm at the latest, though volunteers are welcome to finish earlier.