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In Partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council
Are you passionate about nature and the great outdoors? Want to spend time making a real impact on your local environment, meet new people, and learn new skills? Then we want YOU to join our friendly conservation team!
The Conservation Volunteers, working in partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council, are on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to help us protect and enhance the beautiful green spaces across West Dunbartonshire.
What You'll Be Doing: Our hands-on conservation days offer a variety of important tasks designed to improve local habitats and learn about biodiversity in your local area. Activities vary with the seasons and may include:
- Removing invasive species like bracken to make way for native wildflowers
- Carrying out citizen-science wildlife surveys
- Repairing boardwalks to help people safely access natural areas
- Tree planting to boost biodiversity and fight climate change
- Building paths to improve accessibility for everyone
- Clearing overgrown scrub to maintain healthy habitats
No previous experience is needed—just a willingness to get stuck in and enjoy the outdoors!
What You'll Need: Volunteers must be 18 years or older
Dress for the outdoors: wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing
Bring your lunch. We'll keep the kettle on with tea, coffee, and biscuits provided! Travel expenses of up to £6 are available (with a valid transport ticket)
Why Volunteer?
Connect with like-minded people in your community
Boost your physical and mental wellbeing
Learn practical conservation skills
Make a real difference to your local environment
Enjoy the satisfaction of seeing the direct results of your work
Experience required
No previous experience is needed—just a willingness to get stuck in and enjoy the outdoors!
Travel details
When and Where: Volunteering sessions run regularly every Tuesday and Friday, 10:30am – 14:30pm and will take place in The Salting Local Nature Reserve, Auchnacraig Woodland, and Faifley Knowes.
There will also be weekend sessions happening once a month, which will be advertised on the TCV Scotland Eventbrite.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses of up to £5 are available (with a valid transport ticket)
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Biodiversity Action Team Volunteer with The Conservation Volunteers (West Dunbartonshire)
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in West Dunbartonshire:
Contact name: Volunteering Team
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 0141 941 0886
Thank you for registering your interest in Biodiversity Action Team Volunteer with The Conservation Volunteers (West Dunbartonshire).
West Dunbartonshire TSI has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
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