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Somer Valley Rediscovered Partnership Chair
The search is on for a new chair who is passionate about the environment and keen to lead the Somer Valley Rediscovered Partnership.
Somer Valley Rediscovered Partnership aims to improve the natural environment and connect the Somer Valley communities to the local wildlife, helping to boost people’s wellbeing through better access and connections to nature. The partnership was established in 2020 and now includes over 15 partners including Bath & North East Somerset Council, Wessex Water, Natural England, University of Bath and Bristol Avon Rivers Trust.
The new chair will represent the partnership at a high level, making connections and seeking new opportunities to expand its work, as well as chairing the quarterly meetings. The role is voluntary and will play a key role in helping to facilitate partnership action and be a positive ambassador for co-developing the Somer Valley Rediscovered programme and activities.
For more information please see the Job Description below.
If you have any questions about the role, then please don’t hesitate to contact: zoe_hancock@bathnes.gov.uk
Find a volunteer opportunity
Join us and help Somer Valley Rediscovered conserve this beautiful landscape, steeped in heritage and nature.
Volunteering with us is a chance for people in the Somer Valley to improve access and connect people to nature, supporting and enabling positive local action and improving health and wellbeing. Some of the activities we will be offering include land management, habitat surveying, and public engagement.
We give volunteers the training and support they need and encourage new skill development. Together we can make a real difference in recovering nature and connecting people to the Somer Valley.
To find out more about volunteering with us, browse the opportunities below, email somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk or call the Volunteer Coordinator on 01225477593. We look forward to hearing from you.
Habitat Management Volunteer
Do you want to assist with practical conservation activities to conserve and restore the grasslands and woodlands of the local area and increase the biodiversity of our green spaces?
By volunteering with Somer Valley Rediscovered as a Habitat Management volunteer you will be supporting work to improve local hedgerows, restore grasslands and help to manage and promote habitat connectivity. You’ll get involved with activities linked to:
- Grassland restoration
- Scrub management
- Establishing a more diverse woodland
- Increasing biodiversity across the Somer Valley
Volunteer sessions will be starting in mid December 2023. Weekly sessions will take place at one of our 5 green spaces on a Tuesday or Wednesday starting at 10.30am.
Nature Watch Volunteer
Become a Naturewatch volunteer to enjoy and learn about Somer Valley’s wildlife through hands on surveying.
We are recruiting a team of volunteers to help with species and habitat monitoring with a particular focus on…
- Invertebrate Monitoring
- Butterfly Monitoring
- Grassland Monitoring
River Detective - Flood Watch
Get involved in this citizen science project where you will be helping Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (BART) and Somer Valley Rediscovered to monitor the health of our local rivers and helping to protect and enhance them for the benefit of both people and wildlife. Volunteers will receive full training.
Find out more in the role profile and sign up using the volunteer registration form at the bottom of this webpage.
Community Events Volunteer
Join us as a Community Events volunteer and inspire people to engage with, enjoy and learn about Somer Valley’s wildlife through hands on activities and events.
We are recruiting a team of volunteers to help with events from summer 2023 onwards.
If you enjoy talking to people and bringing your enthusiasm for nature and the Somer Valley to a wide range of audiences, then this is for you. Our events are fun and informal.
Volunteer Registration Form
Please note that any question marked with a * is mandatory and must be filled out in order to complete the form. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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