Tree Conservation Group Leader

Location: Adur District in West Sussex (various sites across Shoreham, Lancing, and surrounding areas)
Commitment: Fortnightly sessions Saturday morning to early afternoon (approx. 3-4 hours each including material collection) Then weekly sessions Saturday morning to early afternoon in the months of April and May.
Pay: Paid per session (rate negotiable depending on experience)
Start date: As soon as possible

About the Project

We run regular tree conservation sessions every two weeks (weekly in April and May) across the Adur District of West Sussex. See www.treeactionuk.org

Our activities include:

• Weeding and mulching around young trees
• Moving and spreading mulch
• Replacing tree stakes and guards
• General care and maintenance of community-planted trees
• Education of the local community and young people about trees .

Each session lasts around 1½ hours, with 4–10 volunteers taking part. The sessions are also open to the public, so the events tend to be a mixture of our regular conservation volunteers, plus a few curious members of the community and families wanting to help out. Our aim is to support the health and survival of local trees while building community involvement in conservation.

The Role

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and practical person to help lead some of our sessions.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Planning and leading small groups of volunteers in hands-on tree care tasks
• Overseeing safe working practices
• Coordinating and transporting materials and tools (spades, wheelbarrows, mulch, stakes, guards, etc.)
• Liaising with organisers to ensure each session runs smoothly

This role suits someone who enjoys working outdoors, leading small teams, and making a visible difference in local green spaces.

Requirements

• Experience or strong interest in tree care, conservation, or land management
• Confident leading and motivating small volunteer groups
• Reliable, organised, and safety-conscious
• Access to a van (or similar vehicle) to transport tools and materials between sites
• Full UK driving licence and relevant insurance (if transporting tools/materials)
• DBS Certified

We Offer

• Payment per session (plus fuel costs if transporting materials)
• All materials and guidance provided
• A friendly, supportive volunteer community
• Opportunity to contribute to visible environmental improvement across Adur District

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – early contact encouraged.