VOLUNTEERING
Voluntary action plays a huge part in the day to day running of the Trust’s projects and in enriching our work.
To find out more about the volunteering with us please have a look at our volunteering pamphlet here
Volunteers support all of our programmes of work, from school visits to helping with our Wellbeing project, our events and the practical conservation work undertaken on the nature reserve. Our projects such as Changing Chalk, Nature Links and Lewes Mosaic also have many volunteering opportunities.
Some roles can be undertaken on an adhoc basis, while others require more commitment and will involve some training. We try to tailor our volunteering opportunities so that volunteers benefit from giving their help - whether by improving their work experience and CVs, or from getting involved with a friendly, like minded group of people.
Meadow Minders
The Meadow Minders meet at 10am on the 1st Sunday of every month, and at 10am on the third Friday outside the Linklater Pavilion and carry out practical conservation work to restore important wildlife habitats and to help maintain the site. Please wear clothes suitable for practical work and sturdy footwear. Protective gloves and tools are provided.
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Future dates for Winter 2024 are:
Sundays 3rd November, 1st December and 5th January from 10am.
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Fridays 15th November and 17th January from 10am. No session on December 20th!
Cockshut Stream Restoration project
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We are really excited to be involved in the Cockshut Restoration project, and Beverley Hunnybun will be coordinating the volunteer sessions there on the first Saturday and second Friday of the month.
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Future dates for Winter 2024 are:
Saturdays 2nd November and 7th December at 10am. No session on Januray 4th!
Fridays 8th November, 13th December and 10th January at 1pm.
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For enquiries about either Meadow Minders or the Cockshut Stream project, contact Beverley at beverley@railwaylandproject.org
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If you are under 18 and would like to get involved with practical conservation, please contact Ali at ali@railwaylandproject.org
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For more information about volunteering with us please contact:
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Helen Meade
Railway Land Wildlife Trust
Linklater Pavilion
Railway Lane
Lewes BN7 2FG
01273 477101.
Email: coordinator@railwaylandproject.org