Ideford Common Voluntary Reserve Warden
Location: Ideford Common,
Ideford Common is on the southern edge of the Haldon Hills quite close to Ashcombe. Leave the A380 at the Ashcombe Cross junction and take the B3192 Teignmouth Road. Take the first right (400m after the roundabout) down an unsigned lane. Just as this lane turns sharp left you will see the Ideford Common car park in front of you.
Ideford Common,
Ideford Common is on the southern edge of the Haldon Hills quite close to Ashcombe. Leave the A380 at the Ashcombe Cross junction and take the B3192 Teignmouth Road. Take the first right (400m after the roundabout) down an unsigned lane. Just as this lane turns sharp left you will see the Ideford Common car park in front of you.Grab this fantastic opportunity to help us care for your local reserves.
Position details
Frequency:
FortnightlyWhat 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 - Ideford Common is a sizeable site
- Live within 10 miles of Ideford Common
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.