Volunteer Work Party Leader - RSPB

Scotlink; Weymouth, Arne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A wildlife conservation organization is seeking Volunteer Work Party Leaders in Weymouth to lead reserve teams and manage volunteer activities. Responsibilities include planning and overseeing tasks, ensuring safety, and providing training. This role offers the chance to make a difference while gaining valuable skills and experience in conservation work. Interested candidates should contact the Assistant Warden for further details on how to apply.

Benefits

Volunteering-related expense claims

Training opportunities (leadership, first aid)

Use of fleet vehicles

Public liability cover

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer coordination is a plus.
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities based on the management plan.
• Ensure volunteers understand tasks and safety protocols.
• Welcome and induct new volunteers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of health and safety protocols

Communication skills

Job description

Up to 3 posts available

We are looking for Volunteer Work Party Leaders to join our reserve teams in Dorset – chiefly Radipole & Lodmoor, a wildlife haven amongst the hustle and bustle of Weymouth; but may also be opportunities at Arne, a flagship Reserve made up of beautiful lowland heathland; and Garston Wood, a small pocket of gorgeous ancient woodland.

As Work Party Leader Volunteer you will:

• Follow an annual management plan to plan activities.
• Be responsible for tool use, care and security
• Follow relevant health and safety protocols and codes of practice
• Ensure volunteers understand tasks and how to work safely
• Welcome and induct new volunteers
• Be the main point of contact for volunteers and support as needed
• Take advantage of benefits including: claiming volunteering-related expenses, receiving training (leadership, first aid, relevant machinery, etc.), use of our fleet vehicles and public liability/personal accident cover.

If interested, please contact:

Peter Blake, Assistant Warden

07788868388

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