Information about volunteering on Nature Reserves

Volunteering on nature reserves is perhaps the easiest of way to get involved with the Trust and our work. Throughout Yorkshire volunteers of all ages and experiences help conserve some of Yorkshire's precious habitats. No previous experience is necessary as you will be given all the on-the-job training and guidance you need. It is free to join in with our work and you do not have to be a member of the Trust, although many volunteers chose to become members.

See below for our month by month listing of practical tasks throughout Yorkshire. Finishing times are approximate & you can do a half day if you wish. Please ring the Trust office before attending a work day for directions and to check any last minute changes.

 

 

 

What to bring with you

  • A picnic lunch and plenty to drink
  • Hardwearing shoes/boots or Wellingtons - steel toe caps desirable
  • Old clothes you don’t mind getting dirty!
  • Waterproofs and/or sunscreen
  • Gardening gloves if you have any

Things you need to know

  • All volunteers are asked to be mindful of health and safety issues that will be explained to them and of our collective responsibility to each other.
  • We strongly recommend that you are covered by a tetanus injection when doing outdoor work.
  • New volunteers will be asked to complete an emergency contact form before beginning.
  • Everyone is welcome, but children and teenagers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Trust volunteering activities are covered by our public liability and personal accident insurance. However, our personal accident cover currently applies only to volunteers aged between 16 and 75.
  • Personal belongings are not insured.