Volunteer Tasks

Help us look after the Forest of Marston Vale

Volunteers are a huge part of our work force - we couldn't manage our sites without them. We have regular, practical tasks for our volunteers where all tools and info are provided - all you need to do is let us know that you're coming along, wear old clothes and strong footwear!

What to do

Due to COVID 19 restrictions, we will be limiting numbers on tasks. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Let the person organising the task know that you are coming by the Tuesday evening. Parking charges do not apply when volunteering, so make sure that you give your registration number when you sign in for this task to be white-listed for the day. We cannot provide hot drinks and biscuits from the barn currently but there will be free tea and coffee vouchers for the Lakeside Cafe provided.

Upcoming tasks

Date	Task	Location	Meeting place	Start time	End time	Task leader
Thursday 8th June	Trimming back paths	MCP	Outside the barn	9:30am	3:30pm	TBC
Thursday 22nd June	Pulling Ragwort	MCP	Outside the barn	9:30am	3:30pm	TBC
Thursday 6th July	Pulling Ragwort	MCP	Outside the barn	9:30am	3:30pm	TBC
Thursday 20th July	Pulling Ragwort	MCP	Outside the barn	9:30am	3:30pm	TBC

We do plan tasks for further ahead but they are obviously subject to change, due to weather, staffing and other issues. We always keep the next month up to date on here as best we can, but please be aware that sometimes changes do occur. If you have any questions about a task, the best person to ask is the person listed in the contact section.

Corporate groups

If you're part of a corporate group and would like to organise a volunteer task, you can contact Robina on 01234 762605 or send her an email for more information.

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