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Practical Conservation and Well-being Volunteer Officer

Place: Sale, Manchester

Why we need you:
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people with an interest in conservation, who want to develop skills in practical conservation, volunteer leadership and supporting individuals to access nature based well-being activities. Volunteer Officers are key members of the TCV Manchester team, working alongside other volunteers and TCV staff. This role will involve both outdoor practical work and office based work, supporting TCV staff on a variety of projects with different tasks including: - Planning activities/ sessions and preparing tools & equipment - Supporting and leading groups of volunteers in practical activities - Assisting volunteers with a variety of physical and mental support needs during activities - Driving volunteers in TCV vehicles (if applicable) This is an entry level voluntary position, and no previous experience or knowledge is required, though some experience working outdoors may be beneficial.

Benefits to you:
This is a voluntary training role, designed to support people to develop the skills needed for a career in conservation and the environmental sector, as well as gaining skills and experience supporting people in nature based well-being interventions. Within this, the role can be tailored to individual interests and goals, while offering real responsibility in a supportive environment. As confidence and experience grows, Volunteers Officers will be supported to run activities and lead groups independently. There is lots of opportunity to work on a variety of projects allowing for the development of a diverse range of skills and knowledge in practical conservation, nature based well-being activities and volunteer support and leadership through hands on participation. Volunteer Officers will be formally trained in first aid at work, leadership, safeguarding adults and children, risk assessments and have access to a variety of online TCV courses. TCV Manchester is a friendly team offering a fun, interesting and fulfilling environment for development. TCV staff will provide 1 to 1 support, guidance and regular feedback, with useful job opportunity information, interview guidance and references going forward. Travel expenses, PPE and branded clothing will be provided.

What you need:
Essential: - Right to volunteer in the UK - Over 18 years old - Ability to work well in a team and take on individual responsibilities - Energy and motivation to organise and help deliver projects - Ability to share and communicate TCV values Preferred: - Full and clean, UK drivers’ licence - Some knowledge of practical conservation and/or nature based health and well-being activities This is subject to a DBS check.

How much time:
Ideally minimum 2 days per week, including a Monday, with the position being held for at least 6 months. However this can be flexible so please get in touch to discuss this.

For further details please contact Rebecca Collingwood on 0161 962 9409.

Email: manchester@tcv.org.uk

You will be supported in your role by experienced staff through regular meetings where issues can be resolved and guidance provided. You will have all reasonable expenses covered (foreign travel excepted) so will not be out of pocket through your volunteering. You will be insured and expected to comply with the policies and procedures of The Conservation Volunteers.

Where roles will be responsible for others, we need to check your references. When the role involves young people and vulnerable adults, we will need to ask for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau, Central Registered Body in Scotland or appropriate body in Northern Ireland.

Many people who work in the Environmental Sector have used a Volunteer Officer role as a stepping stone in their career.