The Greenways Project relies heavily on volunteers in carrying out most of its practical conservation tasks. Over the years we have developed a dedicated group of long term volunteers, including some who are: early retired; students; unemployed; building up experience for a career in conservation; or just have an interest in wildlife and conservation and a little free time available.
As well as our long-term regulars, over the years a large number of people have come along just for a few days and found out a little more about our conservation work around Ipswich whilst contributing to the tasks underway.
We always welcome new long- or short-term volunteers, and although most of the work is practical in nature (and some of our regulars use the volunteer tasks as a means of keeping fit), you do not need any particular skills to join in. To get an idea of the range of tasks that we carry out, look through the rest of the pages on this site.
Long term volunteers are treated in many ways as though they were employees and have access to training courses. We have, during the last couple of years, provided courses in chainsaw operation, first aid at work, wildlife identification, and hedge-laying to some of our volunteers.
Our regular volunteer day each week is Tuesday, but we also have a smaller group of volunteers on most Fridays (contact us beforehand if you would like to come along for this). We meet at the Stable Block in Holywells Park on Cliff Lane in Ipswich at 9.30am, and provide transport, tools (and training in them if necessary), gloves and tea, coffee and biscuits. If you are thinking of coming along, please wear old clothes suitable for the weather, stout shoes or boots (steel toe caps are best) and bring a packed lunch. We typically finish and return to Holywells around 4.30pm.
Contact Information
For more information on volunteering please contact us on:
Telephone: (01473) 433995
Email:
greenways.project@ipswich.gov.uk