Belfast and North Down CATs
Conservation Action Teams run from both Belfast and North Down, delivering practical environmental projects throughout South Antrim, County Down and County Armagh.
The work we do is varied and depends on the season. During winter the teams plant trees, lay hedges, construct living willow features and are responsible for the management of woodlands in several parks. In the Summer months the work is more varied, from creating wildlife gardens in schools to constructing new paths or stone walling.
No previous experience is necessary as experienced supervisors are on hand to instruct and demonstrate the skills needed to carry out any of the tasks. As part of the Conservation Action Team, volunteers benefit from a programme of training in practical conservation skills. A series of short courses delivered through Conservation Volunteers Training Unit, based at Clandeboye, are free of charge to new or existing volunteers.
The teams are made up of people from various backgrounds, ages and experiences, all with their own reason for volunteering. The teams also provide placement opportunities for work experience, Millennium Volunteers, New Deal, Jobskills and European Voluntary Service volunteers.
As well as volunteers, there are also opportunities for Volunteer Officers, Leaders. (insert links to volunteering section)
Basic accommodation may be available for volunteers traveling to Belfast or North Down to work with the Conservation Action Teams. Priority will be given to Volunteer Officers and volunteers who have committed to working with the organisation for a minimum of six months.
The Belfast CAT operates Monday to Friday, throughout the year.
Pick up: 9am outside the Housing Executive office on Adelaide Street, behind Belfast City Hall. Alternatively meet at office on Ravenhill Road before 9.30am
The North Down CAT operates Monday to Thursday, throughout the year.
Pick Ups 9am Newtownards Bus Station
9.20am at car park opposite Bangor Rail Station
Transport to and from site is provided. Once registered as a volunteer, you can volunteer as much or as little as you like.
Have a look at the ‘volunteering’ section for more details on opportunities for volunteers and read some of the stories from volunteers past and present.
If you think you would like to join one of the CATs, you can contact us for a chat, or to arrange a taster day for you to sample volunteering with us.
For more information on joining one of the teams, please contact:
Helen Tomb
Project Manager
Email: H.Tomb@btcv.org.uk
Tel: 028 9064 5169
Neville Walker
CAT Supervisor (Belfast)
Email: N.Walker@btcv.org.uk
Mobile: 07843 069 561
Chris Wood
CAT Supervisor (North Down)
Email: C.Wood@btcv.org.uk
Mobile: 07843 069 562
For a general information pack on volunteering with Conservation Volunteers, please contact cvni@btcv.org.uk
Address:
Beech House
159 Ravenhill Road
BELFAST
BT6 0BP