Outdoor Volunteering Opportunities and Activities In Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire
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Outdoor Volunteering Opportunities and Activities In Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire
Contents Page number/s
Conservation volunteering opportunities 3-6
Gardening volunteering activities and groups 7-8
Other outdoor volunteering and activities opportunities 8-9
Volunteer Centres 10
Meet some volunteers 11
About this pack
This pack provides information about different outdoor volunteering opportunities and activities.
It has been produced as part of a project called ‘Stepping Stones To Nature’ which ran for over
3 years - September 2010 to December 2013. The aim of the project is to encourage people
from all backgrounds to visit and get involved in their local green spaces within North
Staffordshire.
The information in this pack was correct at the time of printing - August 2013. If any of the
information is incorrect or you have any questions or queries please refer to our website at
www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk or for queries email info@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
The most up to date version of this booklet is available for download from Staffordshire Wildlife
Trusts Website www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
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Conservation Volunteering Opportunities
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust Volunteer Groups
For more information about all our opportunities listed visit our website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Friends of Westport Lake Visitor Centre Stoke-on-Trent / Longport
Volunteers to help with conservation activities, family events, and to help to run the group.
Contact: Bob Collins – Group Co-ordinator
Tel: 07760 164969
Email: westportcommunityvolunteers@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Friends of Parrots Drumble Nature Reserve Talk Pits / Newcastle-under-Lyme
Volunteers to help with conservation work and general maintenance
Contact: John Powner
Tel: 01782 785832
Email: john.powner@talktalk.net
Leek Group Rod Wood / Near Leek
Volunteers to help with conservation work – woodland management, scrub clearance, dry stone
walling, pond maintenance, moorland restoration etc.
When: Second Sunday of each month 10am-1pm
Contact: Liz Simcock
Tel: 01782 533545
Email: quarry3@talktalk.net
Leek Group Ipstones Edge / Swineholes Wood
Monthly meetings, fundraising events, conservation work on nature reserves
When: First Sunday of each month 10am-1pm
Contact: Val Riley
Tel: 01538 300264
Email: valriley264@moorlandvet.co.uk
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Northern Work Party Staffordshire Moorlands
Practical conservation activities throughout Staffordshire Moorlands
When: First and Third Tuesday of the month
Contact: Lucy O’Toole
Tel: 07854 524746
Email: l.otoole@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Churnet Valley Living Landscape Partnership Churnet Valley
Regular activities for 16-21 year olds across the Churnet Valley, as part of the Churnet Valley
Living Landscapes Partnership
When: Every Monday and occasional weekends
Contact: Martin Evans
Tel: 01538 381356 / 07530489798
Email: m.evans@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Churnet Valley Living Landscape Partnership Churnet Valley
Practical outdoor work party for adults at a variety of Heritage sites in the beautiful Churnet Valley
undertaking works such as Pathwork, Fencing, Hedgelaying, Step & Bridge Building. No
experience necessary just a willingness to get stuck in.
When: Every Wednesday and occasional other days
Contact: Richard Whiting
Tel: 01538 381356 / 07960875157
Email: r.whiting@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Royal Society for Protection of Birds Work Parties
RSPB Coombes Valley Nature Reserve Bradnop / Nr. Leek
The RSPB have regular conservation work parties and residential volunteer opportunities
Contact: Jarrod Sneyd
Tel: 01538 384017
Email: coombes.valley@rspb.org.uk
Website: www.rspb.org.uk
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The Peak District National Park Authority Peak District
The Peak Park Conservation Volunteers
The PPCV enables people of all ages and backgrounds to take part in conservation projects within
the Peak District National Park.
Contact: Dave Cramp
Tel: 01433 631433
Email: PPCV@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Website: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/ppcv
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Cecily Brook and Hales Hall Pool Friends of Group Cheadle
This group helps to care for and inspect the site, and runs small events for the community
Contact: Mark Preece
Tel: 01538 395577
Email: mark.preece@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Website: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Other organisations offering conservation volunteering opportunities:
Kingsley Bird and Falconry Centre Kingsley / Cheadle
Conservation volunteers to help manage a 13 acre SSSI and caring for the birds of prey.
Contact: Melanie Lord
Tel: 01538 754784
Email: info@kingsleyfalconry.co.uk
Website: www.kingsleyfalconry.co.uk
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Severn Trent - Tittesworth Reservoir Volunteers Peak District
Volunteers help to maintain and develop the country park, helping with activities like access and
path work and habitat and conservation management.
Contact: Ian Bunting
Tel: 01538 300188
Email: ian.bunting@severntrent.co.uk
Website: www.stwater.co.uk/leisure-and-learning
Canal & River Trust - ‘Canal Clean Team’ Stoke
Volunteers to help with litter picking, vegetation works, painting
When: Fortnightly on a Friday
Contact: Stuart Collins
Tel: 07879884802
Email: Stuart.collins2@britishwaterways.co.uk
Newcastle Countryside Project - Apedale Country Park Newcastle-under-Lyme
Practical conservation volunteering
Contact: Pete Wells
Tel: 07944690176
Email: pete.wells@staffordshire.gov.uk
Silverdale Country Park Newcastle-under-Lyme
Practical conservation volunteers including scrub clearance, hedge planting and survey work
When: Every Thursday
Contact: Andrew Hunt
Tel: 07769259404
Email: andrew.hunt@groundwork.org.uk
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Gardening Volunteer Opportunities and Activities
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
‘Gardening for Wildlife’ North Staffs
A variety of gardening activities including community gardens
Contact: Zan Jackson
Tel: 01538 381356 / 07854 525529
Email: z.jackson@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Other organisations offering gardening activities:
Growth Point Stoke
Horticultural project for adults with mental health needs. Opportunity to gain experience, learn
skills, socialise and gain qualifications. Participants are referred to the project, contact them for
more details.
When: Mon-Friday
Contact: Tracey Mace
Tel: 07515191196 / 07515191258
Email: geoffrey.yardley@northstaffs.uk or tracey.mace@northstaffs.uk
Rethink – John Hall Gardens Leek
Gardening project, run by Rethink a mental health charity
Contact: North Staffordshire Community Support Service
Tel: 01538 398766
Email: moorlandscommunity_support@rethink.org
Website: www.rethink.org
7Stoke City Council - Burslem Park Stoke
Gardening and activity volunteers
When: Friday 10am-12.30pm
Contact: Tom Pine
Tel: 07787005946
Email: tom.pine@stoke.gov.uk
Website: www.stoke.gov.uk
National Trust – Biddulph Grange Biddulph
Volunteers to help with gardening and/or act as visitor guides
Contact: Helen
Tel: 01782 517999
Email: biddulphgrange@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Other Outdoor Volunteering Opportunities or Activities
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
WildPlay Stoke-on-Trent
Volunteer to support children and young people taking part in ‘WildPlay’ activities e.g. bug hunts,
arts, crafts, den building, outdoor cooking
Contact: Claire Williams
Tel: 07854532400
Email: c.williams@staffs-wildlife.org.uk
Website: www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk
8Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Staffordshire Moorlands Walks Wardening Scheme Staffordshire Moorlands
Individuals can help in an annual survey of the condition of promoted self-guided walks across the
Moorlands
Contact: Mark Preece
Tel: 01538 395577
Email: mark.preece@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Website: www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Other organisations offering opportunities or activities:
Closer to Home Walking Network Stoke-on-Trent
Volunteer to be a walk leader or simply take part in weekly program of walks
Contact: Phil Shemilt
Tel: 01782 683000 / 07535134258
Email: walks@stadiumcommunities.org.uk
Website: www.closertohomeswalks.org.uk
Action Apedale Voluntary Project
A range of voluntary activities including gardening, woodworking, walking, gentle exercise and
relaxation session plus a wide range of craft activities
When: Weekly on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s
Contact: Mary Burgess
Tel: 07528910415
Email: actionapedale@gmail.com
Sustrans North Staffordshire
Volunteers to help maintain, sign and promote national cycle routes 5 and 55, and other greenway
cycle routes.
Contact: Mike Barr
Tel: 01782 616243
Email: barr48@btopenworld.com
Website: www.sustransinscans.btck.co.uk
9Volunteer centres can give you details of all the volunteer opportunities available near you. These
include lots of other outdoor opportunities including gardening, horse riding helpers, dog
exercisers, helping at local nature reserves and leading walks. Have a look on their website or
contact your local centre for details.
Website
All the centres in Staffordshire list their volunteer opportunities on the same website which is:
www.vast.org.uk/volunteering or you may find other opportunities at www.do-it.org.uk
VAST Volunteering Services
VAST now cover the whole of Staffordshire and are locally located at:-
The Dudson Centre
Hope Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5DD
They have a number of volunteers available for you to talk to about opportunities in your area
please call the number below for a chat or to make an appointment to meet someone.
Tel: 0300 3038606
Volunteer Centre Staffordshire Moorlands
9 High Street Leek
ST13 5DZ
Opening hours: Mon-Friday 10.00am – 2pm
Tel: 01538 398240
Email: northstaffsvolunteering@smcvs.co.uk
10Meet Some Volunteers
‘My name Andrew, I live in Stoke, a friend suggested I try
volunteering and I did. I like it as I get to meet new people and I
like giving something back to the environment’
‘My name is Pauline I am a Volunteer Conservation Supervisor for the
Peak District National Park. I find it’s a great achievement at the end
of a project to know I have contributed to conservation. Being a
Supervisor enables me to visit areas of the National Park’
‘My name is Scott, I live in Stoke-on-Trent, I like volunteering
activities, I like having things to do and visiting new places and
taking part in practical activities’
‘My name is Paul, I’m from Stoke I decided to start volunteering
when I retired to keep myself active and fit. I like being outside
enjoying the seasons, doing different activities and meeting lots
of different people’.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Wolsely Centre, Wolsely Bridge, STAFFS ST17 OWT Charity no: 259558
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