Events Volunteer (Cumbria)

Our Events Volunteers help to connect people to their local wildlife, encouraging people to take action for butterflies and moths.

At Butterfly Conservation, we want to create a world where butterflies and moths are enjoyed by everyone, forever. We need volunteers to help run events so we can get even more people involved in our work. You might help at public events, learn how to moth trap or help with guided walks. You can choose how and when you volunteer.

You will be volunteering with a wide range of people, so that must appeal to you. This role would also suit you if you're interested in helping us to connect people to nature. We want to get as many people involved in our national campaigns as possible - whether it's the Big Butterfly Count or by creating Wild Spaces.

Come and join us for a taster day - and if you like it then we'd love to have you back for more!

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Events Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Events Leader

Where you will be based

Outdoors

Why we want you

To raise awareness of Butterfly Conservation and our work by assisting at public events. E.g. Helping to run a moth trap, supporting a field trip or guided walk leader or helping to run events based around Wild Spaces.

To recruit members or volunteers or Butterfly Conservation.

To promote national events or campaigns in your local area.

What you will be doing

• Speaking to members of the public and/or local branch members about Butterfly Conservation's work.
• You may also be asked to assist with some or all of the following;
• Promote our membership or volunteering for Butterfly Conservation
• Encourage participation in national citizen science schemes such as the Big Butterfly Count
• Support local people and communities to create 'Wild Spaces'; areas which provide food and shelter for butterflies and moths
• Assist with the identification of butterflies and moths, if you are able

The skills you need

• Enjoy speaking to a wide range of people about butterflies, moths and the environment
• Reliable, with good time keeping
• Some butterfly and/or moth identifications skills can be useful but are not essential as training can be provided in this area.
• If you volunteer at a family event, you will need to be confident in speaking to or running activities for children.

What's in it for you

• Develop your knowledge of plants, butterflies, moths and other fauna, plus key skills for life and work.
• Increase your social circle with like minded people, boosting your wellbeing.

Disclaimer

This role may be active year-round, though most events take place between March and October. Timings of individual events vary but you can choose which ones you help with. We ask for a minimum commitment to assist with one event per year. Events can range from 2 hours to a full day. A DBS check is required for volunteers working regularly with children. May involve accessing steep slopes, uneven ground, or remote sites. Please check with the named contact for this opportunity. Children aged 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult whilst volunteering. If you are aged 16 or 17, your parent may give written permission for you to volunteer unaccompanied. Photo Credit: Sylvie Belbouab for all images (except child colouring on tarpaulin)