Environment Volunteer Roles

About The Role

This role involves:

• maintenance of a range of powered machines including hedge trimmers, strimmers, blowers and lawn mowers;
• year-round maintenance of Arundel’s vehicles, including a works van, two compact tractors and a ride-on lawnmower;
• ensuring that routine maintenance is carried out on these vehicles;
• communicating with your manager on any necessary purchases for repairs/ or maintenance;
• keeping up to date with WWT news

Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need. 

About You

This role will suit you if:

You have a can-do and enthusiastic attitude in completing tasks in all weathers, and are both a practical person and physically fit. Experience and knowledge in machinery and/or vehicle maintenance, ideally with qualifications, is essential, together with a competent, confident approach to maintenance and repair, being able to work independently and proactively. Much of your time will be spent working independently, but you will be happy to seek out help when needed. As nearly all our roles take place in public view, we need people committed to good customer service, engaging with visitors in our work, and positive and friendly communications with other staff and volunteers.

Please note that this role is currently only open to those aged 18+, and a driving licence is essential as there will sometimes be the need to use trust vehicles on site.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you'll love volunteering at WWT

• Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
• Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
• Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life

Join us and be part of the step change nature needs.

Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing nature? The Chiltern Society’s Community WildBelt Project is looking for YOU to help make a tangible, lasting difference to the Chiltern’s natural landscape.

Backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we’re empowering local communities in the Wendover, Tring, and Aylesbury area to lead a biodiversity revolution. Together, we’ll help biodiversity recover and build connected nature pathways. At a time when nature is under increasing pressure, the innovative project is on the search for a:

Community WildBelt Work Party Leader to organise and lead practical nature conservation work.

Why Volunteer?

 Make a Tangible Difference – See the impact of your work on biodiversity and the Chilterns’ natural beauty.

Shape Your Role – Adapt the work based on your own skills and interests.

 Get the Best Support – Receive full training, tools, expert guidance, and reimbursement for expenses.

These roles are ideal for passionate individuals who can spare a few hours a week to make a lasting impact. Whether you’re a seasoned conservation enthusiast or eager to learn, this is your chance to join a small but mighty team committed to nature’s recovery.

If you live in or can travel to the Wendover - Tring - Aylesbury area, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, read the FULL JOB DESCRIPTION below and visit our website for details.

Vacancies are currently open until 10 Feb 25 but as interviewing is ongoing, the vacancy may be closed sooner.

Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing nature? The Chiltern Society’s Community WildBelt Project is looking for YOU to help make a tangible, lasting difference to the Chiltern’s natural landscape.

Backed by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we’re empowering local communities in the Wendover, Tring, and Aylesbury area to lead a biodiversity revolution. Together, we’ll help biodiversity recover and build connected nature pathways. At a time when nature is under increasing pressure, the innovative project is on the search for a Community Wildbelt Local Nature Recovery Coordinator to work with the community and local groups to kickstart impactful nature recovery projects.

Why Volunteer?

• Make a Tangible Difference – See the impact of your work on biodiversity and the Chilterns’ natural beauty.
• Shape Your Role – Adapt the work based on your own skills and interests.
• Get the Best Support – Receive full training, tools, expert guidance, and reimbursement for expenses.

This role is ideal for passionate individuals who can spare a few hours a week to make a lasting impact. Whether you’re a seasoned conservation enthusiast or eager to learn, this is your chance to join a small but mighty team committed to nature’s recovery.

If you live in or can travel to the Wendover – Tring – Aylesbury area, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, read the FULL JOB DESCRIPTION below and visit our website for details.

Vacancies are currently open until 10 Feb 25 but as interviewing is ongoing, the vacancy may be closed sooner.

What we do

We help everyone use parks and their transformative health and wellbeing benefits. DEFRA estimates that if everyone spent time in parks, the NHS could save £2.1 billion a year, however often the people who could benefit most from using parks, do not.

We work with under-served communities to help them spend time in green space and we support small groups and community organisations to do the same. From supporting people with complex mental health needs to connect with nature and build community, to identifying and removing physical barriers to park access, we work to make sure parks fulfil their potential as free to use, community assets.

The role

As a Trustee, you will take the lead at board level, whilst ensuring that the collective responsibility of the Trustees for the management, support and development of our staff is maintained. All Trustees share responsibility for the organisation.

The main responsibilities of a Trustee is to:

• oversee the strategic direction of the charity as it scales to meet demand, and support the CEO in managing this growth;
• use their expertise to help guide the process;
• ensure the organisation works within the law and in line with its governing document and policies;
• keep informed about the activities of the charity in order to maintain effective oversight;
• take a financial overview and ensure that the organisation’s finances are adequate and responsibly managed;
• promote the work and safeguard the reputation of Your Park Bristol and Bath.

Skills and experience needed

Our beneficiaries come from all walks of life and hire great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for health, nature and accessibility, you will find a home here.

All applicants will be treated equally but we want to build our level of lived experience of barriers to parks. Therefore, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, Disabled people, people who are caring for a loved one, and/or from low-income households. 

Please state in your cover letter whether you would like to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme for Disabled or ethnic minority candidates. This scheme guarantees these groups an interview if they meet the essential skills, experience and qualities. 

Note: We are open to flexible / co-chairing arrangements. If you're interested in this option, please let us know in your application.

We’re passionate about making the countryside in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough a better place for everyone to enjoy. Our vibrant team of volunteers inspire people to care for the countryside and enjoy the benefits it brings wherever they live.

Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to help us champion environmental issues such as the climate emergency, renewable energy, biodiversity and sustainable transport.

With your support we can do even more! As chair of our board of trustees you’ll have an essential role in the development of our charity.

Our friendly team will provide you with training and support to develop in your role. You’ll gain valuable skills and experience in charity governance and leadership.

Why we want you

By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity.

As chair you’ll provide leadership to our board of trustees and oversee the future direction and development of our charity. You’ll ensure the requirements of the constitution are met and that our governance complies with charity law and best practice.

We’re ideally looking for someone with leadership and charity board experience and a passion for environmental and countryside issues. Please look at our other opportunities to find one that’s right for you.

What you will be doing

• Providing strategic leadership to our charity and supporting fundraising, membership and engagement initiatives
• Ensuring our charity meets constitutional and governance requirements
• Ensuring the financial integrity and long-term sustainability of our charity
• Ensuring board and subgroup meetings and our AGM are held on a regular basis
• Building relationships and representing CPRE at community, council and partnership meetings
• Liaising with local CPREs, regional groups and national CPRE
• Supporting trustees and volunteers and identifying candidates for succession
• Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
• Providing or arranging line management of any employees
• Advocating the work of CPRE through public speaking and media interviews
• Chairs also represent our charity by being the voting member at national CPRE

The skills you need

• A commitment to CPRE policies, brand, campaigns and initiatives
• Some previous experience in leadership, management and organisational development
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, impartiality, respect and confidentiality
• Previous experience of committee work- paid or voluntary
• Knowledge of environmental and countryside issues
• Knowledge of the charity sector including funding and governance
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with people from different backgrounds and abilities
• Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability, including attendance at meetings
• We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE

What's in it for you

• Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
• Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
• Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
• We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
• We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
• Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
• The opportunity to attend CPRE's national online induction
• We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses

Purpose of your role
To attend and support Warwickshire Wildlife Trust fundraising events and engage with the general public about nature and the work we do. In this varied role you may be asked to run a stand, such as hook a duck or tombola, run an activity like making bird feeders or children’s crafts, storytelling to family den building, toast marshmallows on a fire to signing up new members to Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. The majority of our events are held outdoors either at one of the Trusts reserves or at a networking event organised by another organisation.

Tasks you will be involved with:
. Assist as required at specific events.
. Talking to members of the public about our aims and the work of the trust
 .Support the planning, preparation and delivery of wildlife based activities
 .Assist with the promotion of the benefits Warwickshire Wildlife Trust membership, you may even sign up to be a member yourself
 .Working with a diverse range of people across all age groups
    . Helping others to act for nature
 .Handling money
 .Setting up display stands
. Erecting and dismantling WWT gazebos
. This role may include lifting and carrying and can be heavy at times

Role description:

-  Have a critical role in raising funds to support the work of the Youth Committee.
- Devise a strategy to grow local community interest with young adults. (18-35 years)
- Promote the Trust in local communities and develop fundraising initiatives.
- Research new fundraising opportunities in local areas and communities.
- Working with a diverse range of people of all ages.

Skills needed:

- A willingness to learn and abide by the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Good communication skills.
- A keen interest in wildlife and the work of the Trust.
-Friendly and approachable with good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage with people of all ages.
- High level of enthusiasm.
- Ability to work as part of a team and without direct supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a team and without direct supervision.

Purpose of your role:
To deliver talks to local groups and clubs, in order to raise vital funds. We have a range of scripted talks, ranging from the history, the reserves and the work of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, to talks on bats or hedgehogs, which you could choose to deliver. Or you could create your own talk based on something that you are knowledgeable and passionate about, in line with the Trusts aims and objectives. We will support you by helping you to create your own PowerPoint presentation and we will book talks on your behalf.

Tasks you will be involved with:
 .Talking to members of the public about the work of the Trust
 .Support the planning and preparation and delivery of talks
 .Setting up display stands

- Helping to support the Trust’s 2030 strategic objectives by developing a bold, confident, young local voice, that raises awareness of the challenges faced by people and wildlife across Warwickshire, Coventry, and Solihull and inspires young people and their communities to take action for nature.  The role will look to    develop impactful and meaningful content, targeted at young people in the area, that support nature’s    recovery and mobilise young people to take action. 
- Working closely with the campaign volunteer role, build engagement and awareness of campaigns through social media, press, events, blogs, contacting local MP's and much more.
- Identifying and sharing (with the Trust and the wider public) stories in the local area which could help to raise awareness of campaigns and the wider movement and purpose.
- Helping others to take action for nature through the promotion and communication of events, campaigns, awareness raising and practical examples. 
- Raising the profile of the work of the Youth Committee and the wider Trust to a younger audience.
- Managing and updating the Committee's social media sites with compelling content with the objective of increasing followers and engagement. 
- Promote the work of the Trust and #TeamWilder in local communities.
- Create content for and distribute the Youth committee newsletter to those who have agreed to receive it, whilst also working to increase this database of contacts.
- Working with a diverse range of people across all age groups and communities. Meeting and engaging with like-minded people at campaign events or Trust/Youth Committee meetings.
- Work closely with the campaign volunteer and the Marketing and Communications team within the Trust, to create and share content with as wide and diverse an audience as possible, across a variety of new channels and mediums. 
- Help to build a database of young people and others in the community who wish to take action for nature.

Purpose of your role: 

As a Tame Force Volunteer you will carry out a wide variety of practical tasks to maintain and enhance Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves throughout the Tame Valley Wetlands area of East    Birmingham, North Warwickshire, and Staffordshire. 

Tasks you will be involved with: 

Tasks will vary throughout the year, with a particular emphasis on wetland habitats management enhancement. Tasks include invasive species management, planting trees and wetland species, meadow and ride cutting in the summer, and coppicing, scrub removal, path work and pond work in the autumn and winter.

Purpose of your role:

As a Project Volunteer, you will assist our Project / Reserves Officer to maintain and enhance your local green spaces  / Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves. 

Tasks you will be involved with: 
Tasks will vary throughout the year, ranging from meadow and ride cutting in the summer to coppicing, tree felling and scrub clearance in the winter along with various other construction projects, fencing, pond work, litter picking. Often the work will involve the use of hand tools, mechanical and powered equipment such as brush-cutters, chainsaws, mowers and tractors on site.

- Support the Chair in administrative tasks not otherwise covered by the other committee roles. 
- Organise committee meetings, and recording minutes and related action points. 
- Provide the administrative support for events, by uploading events onto the booking system.
- Maintain a register of all committee members and keep the Action for Nature team updated at all times.

Skills needed:

- Good communication skills. 
- Attention to detail with accurate minute taking. 
- Computer literate and familiar with MS Office. 
- A keen interest in wildlife and the work of the Trust. 
- Friendly and approachable with good interpersonal skills. 
- Ability to engage with people of all ages. 
- Ability to work as part of a team and without direct supervision

Purpose of your role:

As an Education volunteer you will help deliver environmental education and play activities onsite, supporting the Education team at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre in Coventry, CV3 3GW and/or at the Parkridge Centre in Solihull, B91 3HW.

Tasks you will be involved with:

Our Education team require volunteers to help support and deliver fun and exciting environmental activities which could include supporting school visits (5-18 years), Nature Tots (2-5 years), after school clubs, holiday workshops and our monthly Saturday Nature Clubs (5 years +). Activities range from pond dipping, mini beast hunting and bird watching to nature crafts and art to bushcraft and toasting marshmallows over a fire.

Skills and abilities required:
• Enjoy working with children, with previous experience desirable
• Good communication skills with the ability to encourage all ages to engage
• Support with set up and close down of activities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for both wildlife and conservation.
• Enhanced disclosure check will be required - to be arranged by WWT at no cost
• References will be sought

You will be based at: Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Coventry CV3 3GW and/or
The Parkridge Centre, Solihull B91 3HW
Days and time we would like you to be available: Flexible, as and when required during Monday - Friday

Benefits to you:
•  Knowledge that the role you will be carrying out will be playing a vital part in nature connection. 
•  Experience of working with young people, for the leading local environmental charity
• Possibility to design, develop and deliver educational activities with supervision from the Education Officer
• Relevant training for the role e.g. emergency first aid, risk assessments, Health & Safety
• You will be a valuable member of a professional team
• Reference available after a successful period of time (6 months).

Contact: Sarah Thomas

Purpose of your role: To assist with habitat and species surveying and monitoring on Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves.

Surveys you will be involved with:

• Botany (national vegetation classification and habitat condition)
• Pond /amphibian
• Invertebrates (butterflies, dragonflies and moths)
• Birds and breeding bird populations
• Small mammals
• Fungi

Bioblitz Survey Force is our volunteer group who carry out surveys on Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves. As a Survey Force volunteer, you have the option to join our regular larger group sessions which take place on alternate Mondays* during the survey season (April–September) or if you would prefer and opportunities are available, you may survey by yourself or in smaller groups at a Warwickshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve of your choice at a time more suited to you (please note that the exception to this is that some surveys are required to be done at certain times of the day and year).

Alternatively; you may choose to do a mixture of both the larger group and individual surveying. For more information, please get in contact and we will be happy to discuss the various options with you.

*For volunteers wanting to join our Monday sessions, we either leave Brandon Marsh Nature Centre in the minibus at 10:00 am and head to a reserve to carry out the survey or arrange to meet at the site to be surveyed (in which case details of meet times and locations will be provided separately). Please note this is an approximate guide and survey sessions may be arranged on different days and times as required.

We also run various workshops to train people in identification skills and how to carry out surveys. The workshops are usually free to attend on the condition that attendees use their new skills to survey a reserve in their own time. If we are unable to provide appropriate surveying opportunities, we may be able to direct you to other organisations who can assist.