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Thinking of a career in Green and sustainability, drop into the Careers Hub to book a careers advice appointment or book an appointment online.

Are you interested in the Environment and getting involved in Green/Sustainability initiatives? Do you want to do some volunteering while you are at university and get some work experience and meet some like minded people? Do you want to develop some skills that you can put on your CV and that will enhance your career prospects? There are a wide range of opportunities open to you, many of them local.

SALFORD RANGER TEAM VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMME

This is an annual programme, added to on a monthly basis. It includes volunteering opportunities working in the park gardens and civic centre. You can do litter picks and there is also the opportunity to do conservation work in the country parks and woods.

The programme also includes a list of seasonal events and activities and the opportunity to do accredited courses related to the environment.

Volunteering opportunities include:

Horticulture – Looking after the beds in the parks and planting - On going.

This is available at Peel Park, Lighthouse Park, Civic Centre Swinton, Ordsall Park and Buile Hill (which has a sensory garden)

Conservation - Seasonal tasks in the country parks which could include cutting back vegetation from the paths, grassland surveying - On going 

Available at Blackleach, Clifton CP, Clowes Park, Kersal Dale, Kersal Wetlands, Three sisters, Dukes Drive, Worsley Woods, Worsley Delph,

Litter picks - for the benefit of the hedgehogs at Peel Park - On going

Tree identification and pests and diseases AQA course available at Peel Park - Scheduled for certain dates.

Designed to help the rangers build a group of volunteers who will support with tree surveys in the summer.

Other activities include scheduled walks at all times of the day at different areas within Salford (parks, country parks, heritage areas) which may have a specific theme, for example, looking at and identifying bats, moss, and wildlife. The rangers also organise events which cover clean up and tidy up initiatives and summer family activities.

For further information, access their page on the Salford City Council. 

To get further details and volunteer for any of the activities above you can email rangers@salford.gov.uk

To keep up to date on Salford Ranger upcoming events sign up to Eventbrite where everything is advertised on Salford Ranger Team Events.

A list of other Environmental and sustainable activities that are available within Greater Manchester and the surrounding area can be found at: https://gmgreencity.com/volunteering/

Including:

RHS Bridgewater Gardens

The site is being transformed into a valuable place for the local community and others to visit. Volunteers are needed in all areas to include clearing, restoring and replanting.

https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/get-involved-bridgewater

Northern Roots, Oldham

Northern Roots is creating the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park on 160-acres of beautiful green space. If you’d like to help support wildlife and improve habitat, whilst being outdoors and meeting new people, Northern Roots Environmental Volunteering is now open.

https://northern-roots.uk/

Manchester Urban Diggers (MUD)

You can become part of the MUD volunteer program at Platt Fields Market Garden, help maintain containers at PATCH NOMA and The Landing or offer up your skills remotely by helping with things such as marketing, policy creation and community outreach.

https://www.wearemud.org/

The Wildlife Trust

Protecting wild places right across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside; providing homes for an astonishing amount of wildlife. Volunteering opportunities.

https://www.lancswt.org.uk/support-us

Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Cumbria Wildlife Trust cares passionately about wildlife and wild places – we’re here to put wildlife back into our land and seascapes to make Cumbria a wilder county with more space for nature.

https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/

The Conservation Volunteers (CVT)

Practical conservation activities in the green spaces of Greater Manchester and Merseyside.

https://www.tcv.org.uk/northwest/

Manchester City of Trees

Volunteering opportunities being involved in tree planting or orchard creation

https://www.cityoftrees.org.uk/citizen-forester/

Social Adventures

A wellbeing social enterprise specialising in health, children’s services and social care that run alongside social businesses such as childcare nurseries, training, a community gym and forest schools.

https://socialadventures.org.uk/work-with-us/

Salford Community and Voluntary Services (Salford CVS)

Offering a wide range of opportunities to include green/sustainable/environmental initiatives. The volunteer Centre in Salford offers support for Salford residents, organisations, and groups whose services are for the benefit of the people of Salford. Have a look at what they do and the opportunities that are available:

https://www.salfordcvs.co.uk/

Forestry Commission England

There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities for you to get involved in, from practical conservation to helping out at the visitor centre in your local forest area.

https://www.forestryengland.uk/volunteering

National Trust

Wide range of opportunities to include conservation work, volunteering in a stately home or one of the gardens plus free talks and training opportunities.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/support-us/volunteer

Sustrans

Looks after the National Cycle Network. They encourage local people to walk and cycle more. They improve our green spaces for wildlife and inspire young people in schools to get active.

https://www.sustrans.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer/

Woodland Trust

Largest woodland conservation charity, dedicated to protecting, restoring, and creating native woodlands for the benefit of people and wildlife.

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/support-us/act/volunteer-with-us/

Canal River Trust

The Canal & River Trust is a charity that holds the guardianship of 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, together with reservoirs and a wide range of heritage buildings and structures, in England and Wales.

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/volunteer

RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)

The RSPB is a charity for the conservation of birds and nature. We bring people together who love birds and other wildlife, and who want to take action to restore the health and diversity of the natural world.

https://www.rspb.org.uk/helping-nature/volunteering/rspb-volunteering-opportunities

Other  ways to get involved in Environmental/Green/ Sustainability actions:

MANCHESTER CLIMATE CHANGE YOUTH PARTNERSHIP

You can join the Manchester Climate Change Youth Partnership which brings together 16–28 year-olds from across the city who are passionate about ensuring Manchester plays its full part in helping to tackle climate change. There is a Youth Board and a Youth Network.

https://www.manchesterclimate.com/youth-partnership

Thinking about what green/sustainable/environment careers are out there? Have a look at the suggestions below.

Please note: These are just some of the careers available. This is a growth area for job opportunities so new career titles are continuing to emerge.

Have a look at the Prospects sector on graduate environmental jobs.

Or look at these professions:

• Environmental Consultant
• Environmental Education Officer
• Sustainability consultant
• Recycling officer 

We have resources relating to Green Careers and sustainability in specific sectors and occupations. Here are our recommended reads:

• Green Jobs for Sustainable Careers - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Decent Work, Green Jobs and the Sustainable Economy: Solutions for Climate Change and Sustainable Development - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Green Jujitsu: the Smart Way to Embed Sustainability into Your Organization. - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth, Green Jobs and the Greening of Economies in Asia: Case Study Summaries of India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• The business of sustainable tourism development and management - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Sustainable Development for Engineers: a Handbook and Resource Guide - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• From career to calling: a depth psychology guide to soul-making work in darkening times - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Greening Africana studies: linking environmental studies with transforming Black experiences - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Closing the Green Skills Gap to Power a Greener Economy and Drive Sustainability - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Successful Career Strategy: An HR Practitioner's Guide to Reach Your Dream Job - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Sustainability, climate change and the green economy - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Green energy to sustainability : strategies for global industries - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Artificial Intelligence for Environmental Sustainability and Green Initiatives - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Principles of green bioethics: sustainability in health care - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)
• Making jeans green: linking sustainability, business and fashion - University of Salford (exlibrisgroup.com)