Sovell Down Volunteer Work Party

Find Dorset Places; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation organization in the United Kingdom is seeking volunteers for a work party to assist with hands-on conservation tasks. Participants will help with hedge maintenance and grassland management while enjoying the outdoors and supporting local wildlife. No experience is required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to work in a team.

Benefits

All tools provided

Learn new skills

Meet like-minded people

Qualifications

• No experience needed — just enthusiasm, teamwork, and a willingness to get stuck in.
• Enjoy practical outdoor work and support local wildlife.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on conservation tasks.
• Work on hedge maintenance and grassland management.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Interest in conservation

Job description

Sovell Down Volunteer Work Party

Dorset Wildlife Trust Gussage St Michael, Wimborne BH21 5HQ, UK

Join us for hands‑on conservation on beautiful chalk grassland!

Our volunteer work party meets once a month on a Saturday, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, throughout the winter. It’s a brilliant way to get outdoors, learn new skills, and help protect a special habitat.

Practical conservation tasks may include:

• Hedge maintenance
• Grassland management

All tools are provided.

👕 What to Bring

• Old, outdoor clothing
• Sturdy footwear
• Food and a drink

This group is ideal if you enjoy:

• Getting involved in practical outdoor work
• Supporting local wildlife and habitats
• Meeting friendly, like‑minded people
• Spending time in beautiful countryside
• Experience in chalk grassland management
• Basic hand tool training
• Social, supportive team in stunning surroundings

No experience needed — just enthusiasm, teamwork, and a willingness to get stuck in!

From Blandford, head towards Salisbury on the A354.

Turn right at the signpost for Gussages / Horton.

After half a mile, turn left toward Gussage St Michael.

At the village junction, turn right.

The reserve is about half a mile along the road.

Park on the roadside near the water pumping station.