Practical conservation volunteer - Inverbroom (weekend)

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Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Inverbroom
TYPE
Volunteer
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Agriculture & Environment
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Outdoor Conservation Hand Tools Power Tools Teamwork Physical Fitness Communication Health & Safety Awareness Habitat Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Practical conservation volunteer - Inverbroom (weekend)

Join our monthly volunteering party to undertake outdoor conservation at Inverbroom. Acquired by the Trust in 2025, Inverbroom is the Trust's largest ever site. Volunteers work with our volunteer group led by the Natural Heritage Officer in a relaxed outdoor environment.

Tasks

  • Footpath repairs
  • Bramble/bracken/hedge management
  • Felling of non-native trees
  • Tree planting
  • Tree guard removal
  • Controlling non-native invasive species
  • Fence/dyke repairs
  • Litter picking and site maintenance

Schedule

Sessions will take place the last Saturday of each month from 10am until approximately 2pm-4pm. Additional sessions weekly on Thursdays are listed separately.

Perks and Benefits

  • Meet like-minded people and build your community, all while giving back to nature and getting active outdoors
  • Observe and learn about Scotland’s wildlife
  • Gain experience in nature conservation and habitat management
  • Gain skills in the use of tools, working as a team, communication, health & safety

Skills You'll Need

  • Enthusiastic caring folk with a love for the outdoors
  • A reasonable level of physical fitness
  • Prepared to work outdoors in all seasons and weathers
  • No specific relevant skills, experience or qualifications are required

Travel Information

From the A835 7.5 miles south of Ullapool take the minor road signposted to Letters, then after 200m take the first left at a crossroads. Continue into Inverbroom Farm steading (IV23 2RZ) and turn right to the car park behind the buildings.

Contact

If you would like to find out more, please contact Hannah Taylor, Natural Heritage Officer (Inverbroom) at [contact hidden]. General volunteering queries: [contact hidden]. Website: Volunteer FAQs.

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