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Introduction
The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) connect people to the greenspaces that form a vital part of any healthy, happy community. We bring people together to create, improve and care for greenspaces, and deliver lasting outcomes for both.
TCV recognises the crucial importance of addressing the climate and biodiversity emergencies. Since 1959 we have worked with local communities and volunteers to engage them, hands-on, with meeting the environmental and biodiversity challenges of the day.
TCV and Glasgow City Council’s Bio-Enhancement Programme provides on the ground activities for people in Glasgow to address the effects of climate change and the biodiversity crisis. The Glasgow Bio-Enhancement Programme aims to deliver positive outcomes for both the community and the environment. It helps TCV achieve our volunteering goals not only to tackle climate change, but also deliver learning opportunities and promote healthier communities.
TCV is working closely with GCC to provide us with suitable sites for volunteering activities and inform us which ones have priority. TCV lead, organise, and deliver environmental improvement sessions, and work with a diverse range of participants to bring about real change. TCV provide experienced staff, and all activities are covered by appropriate insurance, risk assessments, and health & safety procedures – including any Covid measures still in place.
An additional programme benefit is to support community groups with training and improving skills. Support from GCC has allowed us to offer technical training to build volunteer confidence, increasing the capacity of groups to do more to improve and manage their local greenspaces.
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