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VOLUNTEERING

Thank you for wishing to volunteer your time and expertise (though, you do not need to be an expert to volunteer with us!).
We will regularly post volunteering opportunities within our society. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to volunteer for a position that has not been listed below – we are always happy to review new positions.

Events Coordinator

We are looking for a reliable Events Coordinator to join our team. This role will suit someone who is organised, active within the community, and is able to meet deadlines. This role does not include leading events. An Events Coordinator will:

  • Plan and organise events: including land access requests, writing of risk assessments, and create event advertisement.
  • Assist with the delivery of events if required (you will never be asked to lead an event).
  • Manage attendee bookings: handle RSVP requests and ticket limits.
  • Collect attendee feedback after an event has been held.

Assistant Field Surveyors

We are looking for multiple Assistant Field Surveyors to join our team. This role will suit someone who has an interest in the natural world, has an understanding of the local environment, and is willing to learn field identification skills. No prior experience is required and training will be given. An Assistant Field Surveyor will:

  • Assist our Ecologist with field surveys: data collection & species identification.
  • Act as a safety second where required (e.g. working near water).
  • Communicate with stakeholders as required and if trained to do so.

We are looking for volunteers to the following projects:

  • Bat Surveys: 3x Assistant Field Surveyors
  • Breeding & Wintering Bird Surveys: 3x Assistant Field Surveyors
  • Amphibian Surveys: 4x Assistant Field Surveyors

If you are interested in becoming an Assistant Field Surveyor, please contact Ethan directly – ethan@balcombeecologicalsociety.co.uk.

If you would like to become a volunteer, please contact us.
Volunteers must agree to and sign our ‘Volunteering Policy’ and complete any mandatory health and safety training.