Volunteer with Jersey Trees for Life

At the end of last year, the island took a bit of a beating from Storm Ciarán, with many woodland areas being left decimated. The Decarb unit at GOJ have arranged a time for government employees (including us!) to spend a bit of time Volunteering with Jersey Trees for life to help to begin to restore the area around Val De La Mare.

As well as being something that will be good for the island community, it may also offer some wellbeing benefits with the opportunity to spend a little bit of time out in Nature doing some good .

Event details

Date: Tuesday, 13 February

Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm

Meeting Point: Top car park of Val de La Mare reservoir (opposite the entrance to the Amazin’ Maze)

The morning will consist of helping clear up following Storm Ciarán around Val de la Mare. The volunteering will be physical, however, there will be other jobs such as pruning and ivy cutting for those who may have physical restrictions.

What to bring

All equipment will be provided, but volunteers should bring their own gloves and waterproof footwear. We advise to bring plenty of water and a snack with you, too.

Getting there

As we strive for net-zero, we encourage all volunteers to use sustainable transport methods where appropriate. Consider cycling, walking, ridesharing with colleagues, or taking the bus to reduce your carbon footprint.

Logging your volunteering hours  

Don’t forget to seek your line manager’s permission and log your volunteering hours under the ‘Absence’ section of MyView.

How to sign up  

To sign up, email Decarb with the subject ‘February JTFL Volunteering.’

In case of adverse weather conditions, the event may be rescheduled. Volunteers will be updated as required.

Can’t make this date?

Keep an eye out on Jersey Trees for Life Facebook page and their Eventbrite page for more public events.

The Decarb Unit will be organising more Government volunteering events throughout the year.