BTCV Derbyshire

Welcome to BTCV Derby. We co-ordinate and run many projects within the county offering a variety of opportunities for people to get involved in practical conservation work throughout Derbyshire.

The work is varied and offers you the opportunity to gain experience and new skills whilst improving the local environment.

How you could get involved

• Conservation Holidays - Weekend projects situated in the Peak District National Park providing you with the opportunity to meet like minded people, undertake conservation work to help the environment and relax.
• Derbyshire Weekend Conservation Team Tasks – Weekend projects based on a single reserve near to Derby city. The tasks are varied and offer people who work during the week the opportunity to get involved with some practical conservation work.
• Biodiversity Action Team Day Tasks – Weekday practical conservation projects in the local area. These run on Tuesdays and Thursdays and we pick up from Derby city centre. The work is varied including hedgelaying, tree planting, step construction, scrub clearance and habitat management. The work takes place throughout Derbyshire at various locations, so why not give us a call and get involved!
• NVQ Training – Level 1 Training in Land Based Operations NVQ and Level 2 Environment Conservation NVQ. These courses offer the opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills which are transferable into the environmental jobs market.
• vinvolved - The vinvolved team are part of the new national youth volunteering programme, which aims to revolutionise youth action in England. vinvolved has now replaced the Millennium Volunteers programme in England. If you're aged between 16 -25, the Derbyshire vinvolved team can help you find volunteering opportunities in your area. The team will provide a personalised service to match you with inspiring opportunities that fit into your life, further your ambitions and indulge your passions. Whether you want to volunteer for a day, on a weekly basis or during the holidays, your volunteering will be rewarded with nationally recognised v certificates - great for the CV!
  To contact the Derbyshire vinvolved team and find out what they can offer you, please call 01629 825 537 or email: vinvolved-derbyshire@btcv.org.uk
• Volunteer Officer Programme – There are regular opportunities to get more involved with the running of all of the projects from the Derby office, by becoming a Volunteer Officer. This programme offers you the chance to undertake training courses in leadership, risk assessment and many others and also to aid in the running and delivery of the particular projects. Please check the Volunteer Officer Opportunities List for current vacancies.

Contact

For more information please contact us:

BTCV Derbyshire
Suite 22
Chester Court
Alfreton Road
Derby
Derbyshire
DE21 4AF

Tel: 01332 348591
Email: derbyshire@btcv.org.uk