Volunteer Officer Opportunities
Want to give something back to the environment? Gain experience in the environmental sector? Then becoming a VO with Richmond BTCV could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!
What is a Volunteer Officer?
A Volunteer Officer or VO will offer a regular amount of time to work with BTCV and play an integral part in the smooth running of conservation projects. The post of VO at Richmond generally runs from Monday/Tuesday to Thursday. There are three distinct roles that a VO at Richmond BTCV will undertake...
- Pre-project planning: risk assessments, site surveys, etc.
- Leading and assisting on project days.
- Matters associated with the day to day running of the office including fundraising and PR.
Do I need any qualifications to become a VO?
At BTCV an enthusiasm for the environment is the only qualification you need! So whether you are a graduate hoping to gain extra practical experience or you work part time and want to take a break from the office, you can still become a VO. We do encourage our VOs to drive the BTCV minibus to and from projects; therefore being over 21 and holding a driving licence for over 2 years would be desirable.
What's in it for me?
- Becoming a VO is a proven way into the environmental sector with 45% of our VOs finding employment in the sector after their time with BTCV.
- BTCV are committed to providing training and development to all VOs; and as such we provide free access to essential courses such as first aid and leadership, in addition to non-essential courses run by BTCV including woodland management and fungi ID.
- In addition to courses run by BTCV, each VO receives a training budget to spend on external courses which they feel will be beneficial to them.
- Working in the outdoors and making a positive change to the environment is extremely fulfilling.
- You will be working with other VOs and volunteers as part of a close-knit team in a friendly working atmosphere.
Current VO vacancies
BTCV Richmond takes on 2/3 Volunteer Officers at a time and has positions available on a regular basis. For more information and to check whether any positions are currently available please contact Carrie Marples at c.marples@btcv.org.uk or 0208 831 6150.
