Would you like to get involved in nature recovery projects within the Surrey Hills? If so then you may be interested in our Surrey Hills Conservation Volunteers Programme. Surrey Hills Conservation Volunteers undertake conservation and access work across the Surrey Hills National Landscape, managing access and habitats for people and nature.
We run several ‘one-off’ community conservation events throughout the year. These events are open to all and require no ongoing commitment. Simply turn up for a few hours and contribute towards conservation in your local area. To be kept informed about upcoming community events through our conservation mailing list which you can join here or book onto an upcoming volunteering session here.
Examples of volunteering sessions that we run:
• Hegde planting
• Scrub clearing and habitat management
• Wildlife surveys
To find out more about how to get involved please contact our Project and Volunteer Coordinator, Kate Bannister by emailing volunteering@surreyhillssociety.org.
Corporate Volunteering Days
The Society also organises bespoke volunteering days for corporates and local businesses. These task days all contribute towards nature recovery and enjoyment of the Surrey Hills. A day out in the countryside away from online meetings, can have huge benefits for mental health, as well as strengthening relationships between team members. We offer a range of activities throughout the year.
Take a look at our corporate volunteering information pack including examples of previous days by clicking here.
Community Group and School Volunteering Days
We also offer opportunities for groups that may not have experienced volunteering in the countryside before and for those that would like to gain skills in practical conservation.
Examples of groups that we have worked with include Halow, Leatherhead Youth Project, Merrist Wood College and many more.
Work Experience, Duke of Edinburgh and Volunteering as a Young Person
We welcome young people to attend our volunteering events. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and those aged 16-18 may attend unaccompanied provided the relevant consent form has been signed. Please email volunteering@surreyhillssociety.org if an under 18 is attending a conservation volunteering event.
We are sadly unable to provide a regular weekly volunteering slot for work experience or DofE volunteering. We are, however, happy to sign off hours accumulated from attending our public volunteering sessions. Please ensure that your supervisor is happy for you to do this. Our events are irregular so please email volunteering@surreyhillssociety.org to ensure we will have enough sessions to cover the hours that you are hoping for.
