Voluntary work is recognised by many employees in the environmental sector
as an effective way of developing new skills and putting into practise skills
learnt through training. Some organisations offer long term contracts for
volunteers during which you can benefit from training and experiencing the
job over a number of seasons and during different projects.
On the other hand you may want to volunteer for very different reasons
– to meet new people, get out in the fresh air, or give something
back to your local community.
Many environmental organisations in Sheffield offer voluntary opportunities
– ranging from practical conservation tasks in Sheffield’s fantastic
natural environment to administration and project planning in the comfort
of an office.
Contact these organisations to find out more:
Sheffield City Council's Parks, Woods and Countryside Service
Email: pwc.communities@sheffield.gov.uk
Telephone: 0114 250 0500
Sheffield
Conservation Volunteers
Email: d.j.robson@sheffield.ac.uk
Sheffield
Wildlife Trust
Email: volunteering@wildsheffield.com
Telephone: 0114 263 4335
Email: wortleyorganic@blueyonder.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 258 0482
BTCV
Email: j.lewney@btcv.org.uk
Telephone: 0114 290 1251
Heeley City Farm
Email: farm@heeleyfarm.org.uk
Telephone: 0114 258 0482
Wood Lane Countryside Centre
Address: Wood Lane, Stannington, Sheffield S6
5HE
Telephone: 0114 231 6982
Sheffield
General Cemetery Trust
Email: sgct@gencem.wanadoo.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 268 3486
Peak
District Countryside Volunteers
Address: The Volunteers Organiser, Peak District
National Park Authority, Aldern House, Baslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire,
DE45 1AE
Telephone: 01629 816290