Volunteer with us

Surveying a pond for Newt larvae in Wrexham

Building a dry stone wall for reptiles at Rhydymwyn Valley

Making a bark path at Glascoed Nature Reserve

NEW Wildlife has been protecting green spaces for people and wildlife since 1986. We are experts in the environmental field, in particular, amphibian ecology and surveying techniques. Volunteers have the opportunity to work with us on projects for Great Crested Newts and gain vital experience working with this protected species. Our sites are also rich in wildlife in general and many other volunteering opportunities are available.

Join the e-team to get involved...

• Do you have an interest in wildlife?
• Do you want to protect your local environment?
• Would you like to meet new people?
• Are you keen to take part in community activities?
• Are you looking to keep fit and healthy but can’t stand the gym?
• Are you looking for a new direction?
• Would you like to learn new skills, or even launch a new career?

Everyone has something to contribute! You might find yourself...

• JOINING OUR TEAM who venture out each week to undertake practical work on the group’s reserves
• HELPING OUT with events or school visits
• SURVEYING your local wildlife
• TAKING PART in creative projects
• DESIGNING AND TRANSLATING posters, leaflets and web pages
• WRITING a management plan for one of our reserves
• LEADING your own initiative to improve your own patch, or even your own team of volunteers!

To get involved with practical work in helping local nature conservation, email the Volunteers Officer Cat Lucas or telephone 01352 742115.

Volunteer Programme May - September 2010

More Opportunities Coming Soon.... If you have any queries in the meantime please contact us!

Due to staff availability Thursday volunteer sessions will gradually phase to a Wednesday. Unless otherwise arranged please meet at Rhydymwyn Valley Nature Reserve at 9am to then arrange transport to the site.
If you are available for any of the sessions please confirm you will be attending on 01352 742115 so we know to expect you on the day.

Please note: All activites are subject to change, please contact us to confirm time and location.

Maintaining fences at nature reserves in North East Wales	Creating a Newt hibernacular at a mitigiation site	Making a Willow arbour for a woodland trail	Path maintenance in Rhydymwyn woodlands

Whatever your background, we will do our very best to help you fulfil your potential. You’ll be amazed what can be achieved when you’re part of a top team

For more information, contact the Volunteers Officer, Cat Lucas on 01352 742115 or on cweo@newwildlife.org.uk

Students - we may be able to accommodate volunteer placements. Please contact us well in advance of need to discuss your requirements on 01352 742115

Graduate or undergraduate volunteering opportunities - If you are currently studying or have recently completed a college course in environmetal management, nature conservation or any similar course, and would like to get some practical experience in nature conservation, land management, or educational initiatives on a voluntary basis, please do contact our Volunteer Officer Cat Lucas on 01352 742115 or on cweo@newwildlife.org.uk

Acting Locally to Protect Green Spaces for Wildlife and People
North East Wales Wildlife Limited
17 Nant Alyn Road Rhydymwyn Flintshire CH7 5HQ
Registered Charity No: 1080838 / Company No: 3889382