Organisation Name:
RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)
Organisation's Cause(s):
Environment / Green Spaces
Location of voluntary activity:
City of York, trips to nature reserves and other sites. Some home-based work.
When are volunteers needed: Around 12 hours per month with some flexibility.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Admin / Office Support
Event Planning Support
Group Facilitation
Outdoor
Role description:
The RSPB is the UK's largest conservation charity. Local groups are our voice in the community and help to engage people with nature, raise funds for our work and have a lot of fun enjoying and learning about wildlife.
Our York local group is active and very friendly. We host regular talks on wildlife and conservation, have outings to nature reserves, engage the public through events like our Minster Peregrine watch and work with a team of student ambassadors at York University.
We are looking for a new group leader to help co-ordinate these activities. We'd like someone who is interested in nature and conservation, but you don't have to be a bird expert. This role is about using your skills to help in the running of the group and keep its work going. It's also a great chance to meet new people and learn about nature and our work.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
- A people person with good communication skills.
- Used to working in a team.
- Some experience of organising events and meetings.
- An interest in nature, though you don't have to be an expert.
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? Yes
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
- Training is provided.
- Support from a friendly and experienced volunteer team as well as from RSPB staff.
- You'll learn new skills.
- The chance to meet new people and learn more about nature.
- RSPB volunteer discounts and benefits.
How to get involved:
If this sounds like you and you would like to do your bit for nature in the York area, then we would love to hear from you.
Find out more and apply at the below link:
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 30-11-2026