Dunsford Voluntary Reserve Warden

Dunsford Voluntary Reserve Warden

Location:

Dunsford,

East Dartmoor, near Dunsford village, Nr Exeter, EX6 7EG

Dunsford nature reserve. Photo, Dave Chamberlain

Grab this fantastic opportunity to help us care for your local reserves.

Position details

Frequency:

Fortnightly

What the task involves:

  • Regularly walking routes through the site
  • Reporting any issues to the Reserves Officer
  • Representing the Trust and being an additional point of contact on the ground for the general public.

There may also be the opportunity to undertake small maintenance jobs, and to record any interesting wildlife spotted. This role requires availability to visit the site on a regular basis throughout the year. A great opportunity for someone who enjoys walking outdoors to help us care for local reserves.

Skills and abilities:

An ideal volunteer would have:

  • Familiarity with the site
  • Availability to visit the site on a regular basis- ideally once a fortnight, minimum once per month
  • An interest in conservation work, wildlife and engaging with the general public
  • An understanding of the aims and vision of Devon Wildlife Trust
  • A sensible regard for health and safety
  • A reasonable degree of physical fitness - Dunsford is a sizeable site with steep terrain in places
  • Live within 10 miles of Dunsford

When and how often:

Ideally once a fortnight, minimum once per month. 

For further information, please read the role description below.

Contact details

To get involved, please contact the Volunteering Team at volunteering@devonwildlifetrust.org or 01392 279244 and write a short paragraph about why you think you would fit this role well, and please include where you are based.