Carymoor Volunteers

Volunteers are critical to our restoration programme and we are immensely indebted to them for their hard work and happy attitude. We aim to give to them an opportunity to explore their potential and pursue new fields of interest.

We have an active weekly programme of practical volunteering at Carymoor with groups meeting on Tuesdays, every other Wednesday morning and Friday mornings.

These sessions draw in people from all walks of life and all age groups. From youngsters who are being home tutored plus their parents, to those who are now retired. The emphasis is on enjoyment and education as well as the satisfaction of a task well done. A wide range of tasks are undertaken - some more strenuous than others -from hay-raking to potting up wild flowers and from tree-planting to worm charming.

We are also able to set up programmes of work for specific groups on a regular or occasional basis, to date, these have included Millennium volunteers, Learning Gateway, Mental Health Support Groups, university and college conservation teams, summer camps and school activity days and environmental days. Our volunteer teams are affiliated to BTCV which allows us to draw on their expertise and use of additional tools if necessary. Tools, training and home-made cake is provided with volunteers themselves providing the enthusiasm.


Carymoor Wildlife Watch Group
A monthly Wildlife Watch Group is run at the centre. This is the junior wing of the County Wildlife Trusts, with a target age of 8 to 12 year olds, although older and younger children are also welcomed. This is an exciting way to explore the surroundings and get closer to the wildlife we share it with.

Julia's watch group- tree hugging!

The group meet between 10:00 am and 12.30 pm on a Saturday and there is usually a waiting list. The Carymoor Watch Group is the South West regional winner of the Watch Group of the Year Award 2004 as well as national runners up.

If you are interested in joining in the fun we would love to hear from you! Contact Julia Percy on 01963 359309 or email juliapercy@carymoor.org.uk


Friends of Carymoor
The Friends of Carymoor is an established, active group of individuals who support Carymoor, either with their time and help or by way of an annual donation. Either way they are a great asset to the Trust and highly regarded.



For more details about the Friends of Carymoor ring Gill Lanyon on 01963 350143 or email gilllanyon@carymoor.org.uk

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