The Shared Earth Trust is delighted to announce that it has been awarded funding to deliver the Root & Branch: Volunteer Growth Programme,
an ambitious two‑year initiative designed to expand and diversify nature‑based volunteering opportunities at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre.
Rooted in nature, branching into community
A programme to support and enhance our volunteer programme
The programme is rooted in nature and will place a strong emphasis on connecting people with the natural world, offering hands‑on conservation, sustainable gardening and digital outreach roles.
Branching into the community, the project will work to engage locals and will encourage young people aged 11–25 to join in with these activities, fostering a lifetime love of volunteering.
Volunteers will gain practical skills, confidence, and a deeper connection to their local environment and Welsh culture, with mentoring from other volunteers and experienced facilitators.
Building on Denmark Farm’s 40‑year track record in conservation and community engagement, the project will also support the organisation in achieving the prestigious Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation, ensuring the highest standards of volunteer experience and support.
Activities will include…
Chris Lambert, Nature Reserve and Volunteer Manager at Denmark Farm said:
“We are thrilled to receive this funding, which will allow us to welcome more people into nature‑based volunteering and strengthen the role of the Welsh language and culture in our activities.”
This programme will help people feel more connected to their community while contributing to biodiversity, personal wellbeing, and local pride.”
Keen to get involved?
No experience is needed for many of the roles as full tuition will be given, so don’t worry if you can’t tell a Pied-Flycatcher from a Great Spotted Woodpecker… our team are here to support and encourage all our volunteers.
For more information or to get involved as a volunteer, Welsh-language mentor, driver, photographer or in any other way, please send an enquiry via our volunteer form:
This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, administrated and supported by the Cynnal y Cardi Team for Ceredigion County Council.
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