London Events Volunteering

Wed Jun 19 - Conservation Workdays at Eastbrook End Country Park

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:26:37 GMT

When: Wed Jun 19, 2013 10am to 2pmÂ BST

Where: Barking and Dagenham, Eastbrook End Country Park and The Chase Local Nature Reserve
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Volunteers are needed to help with conservation and land management work on Eastbrook End Country Park. tasks include coppicing, river work and fence repairs. Volunteers will gain practical conservation skills on a variety of habitats as well as getting to know this amazing green space. This is an excellent chance to learn new skills in a friendly environment and to make a significant contribution to green spaces in the borough. All training and tools are provided but you will need to be happy to work outdoors and to walk long distances as the site is over 350 acres in size Contact Dominic Allen (Project Manager) 020 8593 8096

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Wed Jun 19 - Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park conservation workday

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:26:36 GMT

When: Wed Jun 19, 2013 10am to 3:30pmÂ BST

Where: Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, Thames Path, John Harrison Way, Greenwich Peninsula, Greenwich, SE10 0QZ
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Tasks every Wednesday Meeting Point: Ecology Park Gatehouse Working as part of a small team of volunteers with the park wardens, helping to manage the park's habitats including meadow and marsh cutting, coppicing, digging over a shingle beach and woven willow fencing. No experience necessary - all tools and training provided. They provide... Fully trained leaders Training & a safety briefing First Aid provision An introduction to the work on site Tools, protective clothing, hot drinks and water Transport to the project site MAY be available from a specific pick up point - contact the office for details You should... Have current tetanus immunity. Be 18 years old or over (if you're under 18, please contact your local office for advice) Volunteers working are insured for Public Liability and Personal Accident. Volunteers are not insured for loss or damage to personal property. It's fun, it's different, it's good for you and it's FREE For more information contact Joanne Smith on 020 8293 1904 or email TRUE@btcv.org.uk

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Wed Jun 19 - Penge Green Gym

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:21:53 GMT

When: Wed Jun 19, 2013 11am to 2pmÂ BST

Where: Winsford Gardens, Penge, SE20 7RN
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: BTCVâ€™s award winning Green Gym has launched in Penge, South London. Sessions are tailored to maximise the health benefits and include a warm-up to reduce the risk of muscle strain, and a gentle cool-down at the end of the session. Discover and help transform a hidden green space through conservation, gardening and food growing activities. BTCV Green Gym sessions are free and open to all, regardless of experience or level of fitness. Be involved for as long as you like and work at your own pace. There will be a variety of activities suitable for all abilities so come along, improve your health and stamina, learn new skills, and meet volunteers over a hot drink brewed outdoors! To sign-up or for more information, check out the Penge Green Gym website: www.btcv.org/penge, contact the Green Gym in Penge on 07740 899 689 or email GG-Penge@btcv.org.uk BTCV is a registered charity number 261009 Activities for volunteers to become involved with include gardening, conservation and food growing. No induction or commitment necessary, just enthusiastic volunteers. All volunteers are welcome, with support workers if required, and activities can be tailored to different abilities. Leadership is provided by a BTCV Project Officer. There is wheelchair access at Winsford Gardens. BTCV Green Gyms are inclusive to those of all abilities and we work closely with community groups and heath partners including learning disability support services, mental health charities, GP surgeries and other health services. Entrances to Winsford Gardens are on Garden Road and Croydon Road.

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Sat Jun 22 - Pymmes parkrun

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:03:43 GMT

When: Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:30am to 10amÂ BST

Where: EDMONTON: Pymmes Park, Edmonton, N18 1RP
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Pymmes parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9am in Pymmes Park, Edmonton. It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. The idea is to encourage people to jog or run together irrespective of their ability. Volunteers are needed for the start of the run: â€¢ Race Director: In overall charge of the event on the day (in particular event safety), co-ordination of the volunteers, set up of the course and overall management of the run. â€¢ Timer: Responsible for operating the timer. â€¢ Photographer. â€¢ Number Token Distributor: Responsible for handing position tokens to all runners as they cross the line. â€¢ Number Token Assistant: Assists the Number Token Distributor by preparing the stacks of number disks. â€¢ Registration: Responsible for scanning finish tokens and athlete barcodes into our scanning device. â€¢ Administration: Uploads the information from the race later in the day onto the laptop provided. Responds to queries and e-mails. No fuss, no complications, the tasks are all easy and stress-free. parkrun tries to be as inclusive as possible to different degrees of mental and physical disabilities For more details contact Tashan Dalmage by email at PymmesHelpers@parkrun.com You can also find out more about parkrun at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/Pymmes/Home.aspx

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Sat Jun 22 - Valentines parkrun

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:24:16 GMT

When: Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:30am to 10amÂ BST

Where: REDBRIDGE: Valentines Park, Redbridge, IG1 4SB
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Valentines parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9am in Valentines Park, Redbridge. It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. The idea is to encourage people to jog or run together irrespective of their ability. Volunteers are needed for the start of the run: â€¢ Race Director: In overall charge of the event on the day (in particular event safety), co-ordination of the volunteers, set up of the course and overall management of the run. â€¢ Timer: Responsible for operating the timer. â€¢ Photographer. â€¢ Number Token Distributor: Responsible for handing position tokens to all runners as they cross the line. â€¢ Number Token Assistant: Assists the Number Token Distributor by preparing the stacks of number disks. â€¢ Registration: Responsible for scanning finish tokens and athlete barcodes into our scanning device. â€¢ Administration: Uploads the information from the race later in the day onto the laptop provided. Responds to queries and e-mails. No fuss, no complications, the tasks are all easy and stress-free. parkrun tries to be as inclusive as possible to different degrees of mental and physical disabilities For more details contact Dean Nevill on 07947551445 or email ValentinesHelpers@parkrun.com You can also find out more about parkrun at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/VALENTINES/Home.aspx

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Sat Jun 22 - Wanstead Flats parkrun

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:24:15 GMT

When: Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:30am to 10amÂ BST

Where: Wanstead Flats Playing Fields, Harrow Road Changing Pavilion, E11 3QD
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Wanstead Flats parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9am in Wanstead Flats. It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. The idea is to encourage people to jog or run together irrespective of their ability. Volunteers are needed for the start of the run: â€¢ Race Director: In overall charge of the event on the day (in particular event safety), co-ordination of the volunteers, set up of the course and overall management of the run. â€¢ Timer: Responsible for operating the timer. â€¢ Photographer. â€¢ Number Token Distributor: Responsible for handing position tokens to all runners as they cross the line. â€¢ Number Token Assistant: Assists the Number Token Distributor by preparing the stacks of number disks. â€¢ Registration: Responsible for scanning finish tokens and athlete barcodes into our scanning device. â€¢ Administration: Uploads the information from the race later in the day onto the laptop provided. Responds to queries and e-mails. No fuss, no complications, the tasks are all easy and stress-free. parkrun tries to be as inclusive as possible to different degrees of mental and physical disabilities For more details contact Sinem Cakir by email at Wanstead flatsHelpers@parkrun.com You can also find out more about parkrun at http://www.parkrun.org.uk/wanstead-flats/Home.aspx

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Mon Jun 24 - Conservation Workdays at Eastbrook End Country Park

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:24:14 GMT

When: Mon Jun 24, 2013 10am to 2pmÂ BST

Where: Barking and Dagenham, Eastbrook End Country Park and The Chase Local Nature Reserve
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Volunteers are needed to help with conservation and land management work on Eastbrookend Country Park. tasks include coppicing, river work and fence repairs. Volunteers will gain practical conservation skills on a variety of habitats as well as getting to know this amazing green space. This is an excellent chance to learn new skills in a friendly environment and to make a significant contribution to green spaces in the borough. All training and tools are provided but you will need to be happy to work outdoors and to walk long distances as the site is over 350 acres in size Contact Dominic Allen (Project Manager) 020 8593 8096

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Tue Jun 25 - Nature conservation at Tower Hamlets Cemetry

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:14:02 GMT

When: Tue Jun 25, 2013 10am to 4pmÂ BST

Where: Tower Hamlets Cemetry, c/o The Soanes Centre, Southern Grove, E3 4PX
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Join volunteers helping to improve the park for wildlife and people. Tower Hamlets is a Victorian cemetery built in 1841. The site was well utilised but burials ceased in 1960s. The park is now a 27 acre Nature Reserve providing good habitats for wildlife including scrubland, meadow and woodland. There are many species of butterly and bumblebee benefitting from the changes as well as a stunning display of bulbs and wildflowers in the spring and summer. Activities vary depending on the season, but may include weeding, planting, and footpath upgrading. Gloves and tools are provided along with refreshments, but please wear long-sleeved clothes to get mucky in, sturdy footwear and don't forget to bring a packed lunch if you are staying for the day. For more information, contact Ken on 07904 186 981, or email thcemeterypark@yahoo.co.uk

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Wed Jun 26 - Conservation Workdays at Eastbrook End Country Park

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:33:29 GMT

When: Wed Jun 26, 2013 10am to 2pmÂ BST

Where: Barking and Dagenham, Eastbrook End Country Park and The Chase Local Nature Reserve
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Volunteers are needed to help with conservation and land management work on Eastbrook End Country Park. tasks include coppicing, river work and fence repairs. Volunteers will gain practical conservation skills on a variety of habitats as well as getting to know this amazing green space. This is an excellent chance to learn new skills in a friendly environment and to make a significant contribution to green spaces in the borough. All training and tools are provided but you will need to be happy to work outdoors and to walk long distances as the site is over 350 acres in size Contact Dominic Allen (Project Manager) 020 8593 8096

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Wed Jun 26 - Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park conservation workday

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:14:55 GMT

When: Wed Jun 26, 2013 10am to 3:30pmÂ BST

Where: Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park, Thames Path, John Harrison Way, Greenwich Peninsula, Greenwich, SE10 0QZ
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Tasks every Wednesday Meeting Point: Ecology Park Gatehouse Working as part of a small team of volunteers with the park wardens, helping to manage the park's habitats including meadow and marsh cutting, coppicing, digging over a shingle beach and woven willow fencing. No experience necessary - all tools and training provided. They provide... Fully trained leaders Training & a safety briefing First Aid provision An introduction to the work on site Tools, protective clothing, hot drinks and water Transport to the project site MAY be available from a specific pick up point - contact the office for details You should... Have current tetanus immunity. Be 18 years old or over (if you're under 18, please contact your local office for advice) Volunteers working are insured for Public Liability and Personal Accident. Volunteers are not insured for loss or damage to personal property. It's fun, it's different, it's good for you and it's FREE For more information contact Joanne Smith on 020 8293 1904 or email TRUE@btcv.org.uk

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