The Rangers are assisted in the conservation of the park’s habitats and biodiversity by members of the local community via the park’s volunteer programme.
Our volunteers make a vital contribution to the running of the park, helping with a wide range of projects while having fun, socialising and learning new skills.
The volunteer programme began in 2005 and has gone from strength to strength thanks to the many members of the local community who have rolled up their sleeves and got involved.
Recent projects have included management of the woodlands, clearing invasive species in the Japanese Garden and helping with customer service tasks during the Easter holidays.
Volunteering at Bryngarw Country Park is a great social activity, gives you plenty of enjoyable exercise and is a great way to learn new skills. You will also get the pleasure of knowing you are helping the environment and your local community.
Time and commitment requirements: Approximately 4 hours, one day per week in term time. This will depend on the number of classes attending (9.30am – 1.30pm).
In this role you will assist learners with practical tasks such as pond dipping, using binoculars and minibeast hunting, assist with set up and pack down of activities and general clean up, meeting and greeting schools, lead a small group during Nature Walks alongside a member of staff.
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Time and commitment requirements: The time you may wish to spend volunteering will vary. You and your Volunteer Leader will mutually agree the hours that you can contribute.
In this role you will act as the first point of contact or all visitors to the park, providing a warm welcome along with appropriate information, as well as assist with talks, walks and activity sessions for visitors, engaging with visitors to provide guidance and also assist with activities such as pond dipping, bug hunts and nature walks.
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Time and commitment requirements: Volunteering shifts will vary and will be discussed with you prior to placement. The minimum volunteering expected is once a month, but more frequent volunteering and work experience/Duke of Edinburgh applications are very welcome.
In this role you will contribute to wildlife monitoring and recording including but not limited to butterfly transects, moth trapping, nest box surveys and mammal field signs, record and input data into excel spreadsheets and assist with the upkeep of equipment, ensuring it is used properly and reporting any faults.
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If you are interested in any of these volunteering roles, or volunteering in general please email volunteering@awen-wales.com and the Volunteer Lead will be in touch for a chat.
