VOLUNTEER OFFICER- DERRY- BROOKE PARK

Volunteer Now; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel cost coverage

Suitable outdoor clothing

Job summary

Volunteer Now is seeking volunteer officers in Derry/Londonderry for a minimum commitment of 6 months. Roles involve practical conservation, environmental education, and community development, which may include working with vulnerable people.

Training includes first aid and safeguarding, along with travel expenses covered and suitable outdoor clothing provided. Volunteers will enhance their skills in communication, community development, and decision-making through various tasks.

Positions available every Wednesday until January 6, 2027, from 10 AM to 1 PM.

Qualifications

• Must complete a first aid course and TCV's online learning programme.
• Additional training may include one-day courses or job shadowing.

Responsibilities

• Help lead tasks and workshops.
• Engage in practical conservation.
• Participate in community development.

Skills

Adaptability

Budgeting

Communication skills

Community development

Decision making

Environmental education

Gardening/Grounds maintenance

Habitat clean-up/Restorations

Job description

The Conservation Volunteers (Northern Ireland) – TCVNI is looking for volunteer officers to donate a minimum of 6 months of time. Officers can work in practical conservation, environmental education or community development.

Roles may involve working with vulnerable people (children or adults at risk). Officers may be in a position of trust and will need a criminal record check.

Training

Volunteer officers must complete a first aid course and TCV’s online learning programme covering Health & Safety and safeguarding. Additional training may include one‑day courses or job shadowing.

Expenses

TCV covers travel costs and any direct expenses. Officers receive suitable outdoor clothing.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Help lead tasks and workshops
• Practical conservation
• Community development

Skills and experience gained

• Adaptability
• Budgeting
• Communication skills
• Community development
• Decision making
• Environmental education
• Gardening/Grounds maintenance
• Habitat clean‑up/Restorations

Schedule: Every Wednesday until 6 January 2027, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.