BTCV is the UK’s largest practical conservation charity, annually involving 130,000 volunteers in projects to protect and enhance the environment. The organisation offers one day conservation projects, international conservation working holidays, international community development work, courses and vocational training, Millennium Volunteers placements and training for the unemployed.
BTCV Customer Services
BTCV, Sedum House, Mallard Way, Potteric Carr,
Doncaster, DN4 8DB.
Tel: 01302 388883
Fax: 01302 311531
E-mail: Information@btcv.org.uk
www.btcv.org
Blue Ventures Conservation is an award winning UK-based charity dedicated to facilitating projects that enhance global coral reef conservation and research. Since its creation Blue Ventures Conservation has co-ordinated marine projects in Madagascar, Tanzania, New Zealand, South Africa and the Comoros Islands.
Blue Ventures co-ordinates teams of marine scientists and volunteers, working hand-in-hand with local biologists, NGOs, and communities whose livelihoods depend on coral reefs, to carry out research, environmental awareness and conservation programmes at threatened reef habitats around the world.
Blue Ventures continues to offer opportunities and field experiences, both in the UK and overseas, to volunteers wanting to become actively involved in marine conservation.
Blue Ventures
Email: enquiries@blueventures.org
www.blueventures.org
Coral Cay Conservation requires volunteers to take an active part in gathering the data used to protect and manage threatened marine and forest environments. Marine Projects; Volunteers are required to conduct underwater coral reef surveys in Fiji, Central America and South East Asia. Full Scuba training is provided. Forest Projects; Volunteers required to collect biodiversity data (numbers and types of flora and fauna species) in order to increase the understanding of the ecology within the tropical rainforest within the Philippines. Please note; these expeditions are of a 'Trekking' nature.
Coral Cay Conservation
Tel : 020 7620 1411
e-mail: recruitment@coralcay.org
www.coralcay.org
Encams (Formerly The Tidy Britain Group) works to improve local environments. It runs campaigns, educational programmes, advisory services and award schemes aimed at getting all sectors of society involved in clearing up litter. Volunteers can get involved in the Britain in Bloom competition and campaigns like the ‘Just Bin It’ nationwide litter action, Roadside Care and Countryside offensive.
Encams
Elizabeth House
The Pier
Wigan
WN3 4EX
01942 612639
E-mail:tidy.britain@virgin.net
www.encams.org
Friends of the Earth campaigns for the protection of the environment and proposes alternatives to environmentally damaging policies and practices. Provides authoritative information and lobbies to change official policy. As well as a National Office FOE has regional offices and a network of over 250 local groups, all of which rely on volunteer help.
Friends of the Earth
26-28 Underwood Street
London
N1 7JQ
020 7490 1555
For enquiries about how you can help Friends of the Earth go to www.foe.co.uk/
National Trust
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This is done in a range of ways, through practical caring and conservation, through learning and discovery, and through encouraging millions of people to visit and enjoy their national heritage. Almost 50,000 volunteers are active and welcome at every level of the trust e.g. room stewards, garden guides, supporter group members and working holiday participants. You can search for volunteering opportunities on the National Trust website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
The National Trust
Heelis
Kemble Drive
Swindon
SN2 2NA
Tel: 01793 817632
email: volunteers@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteering
Wildlife Trusts'
The Wildlife Trusts' partnership is the largest voluntary organisation working in the UK on all aspects of nature conservation. Large, but local to. Their network of 47 local Wildlife Trusts and junior branches, Wildlife Watch, work together with local communities to protect wildlife in all habitats across the UK, in towns, countryside, wetlands and seas. From community gardening to species surveying, from looking after nature reserves to running Wildlife Watch groups enabling young people to discover and explore their local environment, Wildlife Trust volunteers carry out a huge range of tasks. Opportunities don't have to be outdoors either - you could find yourself making good use of your organisational, IT, administrative or financial skills too. Volunteers are the foundation upon which The Wildlife Trust movement has been built, and people's time given freely is an integral part of the partnership's success. Each Trust has a large number of both regular and casual volunteers, equating to more than 24,000 active volunteers across the whole of The Wildlife Trust Partnership. To find out more visit the web site or or contact your local Trust.
The Wildlife Trusts
0870 036 7711
e mail: volunteer@wildlife-trusts.cix.co.uk
www.wildlifetrusts.org
Greenpeace
Greenpeace is an international, independent campaigning organisation, using non-violent direct action for industrial and political solutions to prevent abuse of the natural world. A network of campaign support groups help to publicise campaigning issues.
Greenpeace,
Canonbury Villas,
London,
N1 2PN
020 7865 8100
info@uk.greenpeace.org
www.greenpeace.org.uk
Royal Society of the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Royal Society of the Protection of Birds (RSPB) takes action for birds and the environment. They are the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe and believe that the beauty of birds and nature enriches people’s lives. Over 20,000 volunteers are involved in managing nature reserves, administration, scientific research and leading community-based adult and youth groups.
RSPB
The Lodge
Sandy
Bedfordshire
SG19 2DL
01767 680551
volunteers@rspb.org.uk
www.rspb.org.uk
Sustrans - the sustainable transport charity, has coordinated the development of the National Cycle Network. We need Volunteer Rangers in most parts of the U.K. to help to monitor and look after sections of route near their home. Rangers play a vital role to help keep routes safe and attractive for users.
Sustrans
35 King Street
Bristol
BS1 4DZ
Sustrans information line: 0845 113 0065
email: info@sustrans.org.uk
www.sustrans.org.uk
Trekforce Worldwide
The Granary
Way to Wooler Farm
Wooler
Northumberland
NE716AQ
e-mail: info@trekforceworldwide.com
web site: www.trekforceworldwide.com
Trekforce Worldwide draws on 20 years of experience organising expeditions around the world which offer real adventure with a real purpose. We run challenging and worthwhile Gap year programmes that combine adventurous expeditions with remote conservation projects, language courses and rural teaching placements.
An expedition with Trekforce Worldwide isn’t a normal gap year or career break; our 1 to 5 month expeditions are about tough experiences that really make a difference to the communities and cultures that we work alongside. We are driven by a passion for adventure with a real purpose. Conservation and sustainable community development are key elements to our expeditions.
Expeditions with Trekforce include Belize, Borneo, NE India and Guatemala. In addition we have new 2 week ‘extreme expeditions’ to Morroco and Bolivia for those who have a busy work life, but want the opportunity to do some worthwhile volunteering and explore environments you would normally only visit on a gap year!
www.trekforceworldwide.com to read more or sign up for one of our informal open days
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a registered charity that relies on volunteers for a range of vital activities. The organization is dedicated to plant conservation throughout the world, and conducts important research work both within its scientific laboratories and through the living plant collections in the gardens. Its advisory work is respected internationally, and supports agriculture, horticulture, and wildlife conservation in over 80 countries. Volunteers help with a number of different tasks including gardening, guiding, and welcoming visitors. A new facility, Climbers and Creepers, that opens in June of this year is devoted to encouraging young children to become interested in plant and human relationships. Volunteers will help children to have fun and learn at the same time.
www.kew.org/aboutus/volunteers
Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens
City Farms and Community Gardens are locally based projects working with people, animals and plants. Each one is unique. They are (or are aiming to become) community-led and managed, empowering those involved through a sustainable approach to what they do
Many City Farms and Community Gardens are dependent on volunteers for their survival and development, as they often only have a few, if any, paid staff.
For a list of local city farms check the website or call the number below
The Green House
Hereford Street
Bristol
BS3 4NA
0117 9231 800
admin@farmgarden.org.uk
www.farmgarden.org.uk
Groundwork (formerly Groundwork Foundation)
Groundwork is a leading environmental regeneration charity. From small community schemes to major regional and national programmes, their network of over 40 local Trusts works in partnership with local people, local authorities and business to promote economic and social regeneration by improvements to the local environment. These local trusts involve volunteers in their work.
Groundwork
85-87 Cornwall Street
Birmingham
B3 3BY
0121 236 8565
info@groundwork.org.uk
www.groundwork.org.uk
Frontier is the UK's leading conservation expedition organisation. Established in 1989, Frontier works in partnership with local governments, NGOs and communities to address urgent conservation issues in Fiji, Madagascar, Tanzania, Cambodia, and Nicaragua.
The organisation regularly recruits volunteers to work on long-term marine and terrestrial conservation projects, and on expeditions lasting four weeks and longer volunteers can gain BTEC qualifications in Tropical Habitat Conservation or Expedition Management. There are also overseas staff vacancies as well as London office internships available.
Recently, Frontier has added teaching projects to its mandate and includes TEFL grade 1 training as part of its offering.
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7613 2422
Email: info@frontier.ac.uk
www.frontier.ac.uk
