Volunteer Lead -NATURE & CONSERVATION for our Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network

Organisation: The Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network develops and delivers projects to help our communities become more resilient to the effects of Climate Change

Location: Epsom & Ewell and adjacent areas

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per week, flexible

Start Date: Flexible- Will depend on which projects you want to start with and how season and weather dependent

Help Us raise awareness of Nature in our communities and deliver projects that protect and enhance nature

We already have some project ideas (see below) but the first one we think you might enjoy and succeed at is to introduce yourself to all the Nature and Conservation groups and organisations currently operating in the area and tell them about our Epsom and Ewell Climate Action objectives and find out from them how we might work with them to further their objectives in encouraging local residents to actively engage in local Nature and Conservation work. From this community engagement you will then recommend to our charity Core Group what project you think will have the most impact and we will agree a plan together to make this happen including ensuring you have a group of enthusiastic volunteers to help you deliver

Here are some of our ideas for NATURE and CONSERVATION projects you might want to pursue once you have enjoyed and had a success with delivering your first project

1.1Expand SCC blue heart scheme that promotes rewilding of Highway grass verges

1.2 Protecting Endangered species Hedgehogs and Water Voles

1.3 Conservation projects in our local open spaces in partnership with EEBC rangers

1.4 Reinstating planting beds and organise on going care eg In our local railway stations

1.5 Nature art of living wall in a public place or building

1.6 Organise and run wildlife Walks

1.7 Organise planting and care of trees in the Borough in partnership with others

1.8 Develop litter picking with and around local schools to encourage care of the environment

1.9 Start a seed bank and organise collection and distribution of seeds

1.10 Start a Pocket Farm as promoted by the National Trust

1.11 Start a Grow Your Own Blossom Trees project

1.12 Start a BeNature project as developed by Dr Matteo Giusti from Surrey University

1.13 Organising teams (with exiting groups) to do litter picking and/or removal of invasive species s

What You’ll Do:

• You will work with other volunteers passionate and knowledgeable about our local nature

• Together you will choose the project that you feel will inspire our residents to want to get more involved in Nature

• Liaise with other Climate Action Network Volunteer leads where your project may offer synergy

What You’ll Get:

• A chance to shape and deliver local nature projects

• Support and guidance from our Climate Action Networks members and volunteers

• Enjoyment working collaboratively in a friendly team who will work with you to recruit the volunteers you need

What skills do I need?

Is This You?

You are passionate ’and knowledgeable about nature and conservation and can find creative ways to educate and enthuse other local people then this is the job for you

You don’t need any formal qualifications just have a passion for Nature and able to work with others.