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Volunteer stories
Whatever your interests, skills and availability, you could help wildlife by volunteering for Devon Wildlife Trust. We have over 400 volunteers registered, doing a wide range of voluntary work in Devon, from practical conservation volunteer work on our nature reserves to vital support in the office. Here are a few testimonials from volunteers past and present. To find out more visit the Volunteer Opportunities page.
Latest volunteer story
Volunteer Tin Collector - Jeanne Silvestri
‘I wonder if, like me, you have often thought about volunteering, but are not able to undertake physical work on the reserves. If you enjoy meeting people, discovering new places, working on your own at times convenient to yourself, then why not try raising money through emptying collecting tins?
I started six years ago with about 30 sites and now have over 80 and my patch covers most of South Devon and Dartmoor. Locations vary from small bakers, florists, chemists to garden centres, cafes and even a caravan site. Sometimes I empty the tin and count the money on the premises if there is a suitable space e.g. on top of a chest freezer, a chair, or a table. Other times the local bank will let me use a spare room.
There are no targets or deadlines to meet and I visit some sites annually and others twice a year. I often combine the trips with birdwatching, shopping or treating myself to lunch or tea thus making it into a social outing. People are really friendly and supportive and despite the credit crunch it is amazing how people's spare change soon fills up those yellow tins.
So give it a whirl, I'm sure you will enjoy the experience. ‘Nothing ventured, nothing gained’, and this would certainly help Devon Wildlife Trust gain some funds.’
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