Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Volunteering on ARC reserves: Habitat management

This volunteering opportunity lets you help Amphibian and Reptile Conservation manage wildlife reserves through regular practical outdoor tasks. It is designed for people who enjoy getting outside, meeting like-minded volunteers and contributing to the care of local habitats for wildlife.

Tasks normally run mid-week from 10am until around 3-4pm throughout the year. Work varies with the seasons: winter tasks focus on removing small scrub to keep habitats open, while spring and summer can involve building fences, gates and steps, surveying, creating bare ground for reptiles and invertebrates, and hay cutting.

Some tasks may also include bonfires, especially in colder months.

Tools, training and light refreshments are provided, and volunteers just need to turn up dressed for the weather and bring lunch. The opportunity is open to people of all abilities and ages, and children are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult.

It can also help volunteers build practical conservation knowledge and management skills over time.