Environment Volunteer Roles
The organisation:
The GRAB Trust was established to address waste and recycling issues in Argyll & Bute and this year is celebrating its 25th year! The GRAB Trust exists to seek the preservation and maintenance of the outstanding natural quality of Argyll and Bute’s environment by participating in and encouraging sustainable environmental and waste management activities by the wider Argyll and Bute public.
GRAB recognises that the key to its work continuing successfully is through engaging the local community - the public need to be interested and active in sustainable environmental projects. They need to be suitably informed of the relevant issues and offered a range of accessible, enjoyable and rewarding community projects:
* To promote increased levels of re-use through the landmark Lorn & Oban Reuse Initiative (LORI) in order to for Argyll and Bute become a Zero Waste society; offer volunteering opportunities for more local people; and offer opportunities for the long-term unemployed and community service offenders through their pioneering training and job search programme
* The promotion of beach cleaning and marine issues through continuing delivery of the Argyll and Bute Beaches and Marine Litter project
* Delivery of community clean-ups around beaches and roadside verges utilising publicly funded litter grants
* The delivery of professional waste, recycling and wider environmental education, awareness and training activities to all sectors of the Argyll and Bute public including schools, households, businesses and visitors
* Fostering, encouraging and supporting local community involvement and participation in a range of sustainable, recycling and environmental projects across Argyll and Bute.
The opportunities:
Traditionally, GRAB trustees have been residents of the Argyll and Bute area but GRAB would also welcome interest from candidates who are from further afield. New trustees are sought who offer insights and experience in:
- Buildings and properties maintenance and development, such as improvements and renewals to drive income from current GRAB buildings and securing new facilities for expansion;
- Any type of recycling programmes and/or environmental protection;
- Fundraising, in particular trusts and foundations or securing governmental/grants funding;
- Stakeholder or partnership development, locally and beyond the Argyll and Bute region
If you share a passion for communities, climate change mitigation and the local environment in Argyll and Bute this could be the role for you!
The GRAB Trust was established to address waste and recycling issues in Argyll & Bute and this year is celebrating its 25th year! The GRAB Trust exists to seek the preservation and maintenance of the outstanding natural quality of Argyll and Bute’s environment by participating in and encouraging sustainable environmental and waste management activities by the wider Argyll and Bute public.
GRAB recognises that the key to its work continuing successfully is through engaging the local community - the public need to be interested and active in sustainable environmental projects. They need to be suitably informed of the relevant issues and offered a range of accessible, enjoyable and rewarding community projects:
- To promote increased levels of re-use through the landmark Lorn & Oban Reuse Initiative (LORI) in order to for Argyll and Bute become a Zero Waste society; offer volunteering opportunities for more local people; and offer opportunities for the long-term unemployed and community service offenders through their pioneering training and job search programme
Find out more here: LORI Project
- The promotion of beach cleaning and marine issues through continuing delivery of the Argyll and Bute Beaches and Marine Litter project: Beaches and Marine Litter Project
- Delivery of community clean-ups around beaches and roadside verges utilising publicly funded litter grants: Litter Pick Projects
- The delivery of professional waste, recycling and wider environmental education, awareness and training activities to all sectors of the Argyll and Bute public including schools, households, businesses and visitors: GRAB Education Projects
- Fostering, encouraging and supporting local community involvement and participation in a range of sustainable, recycling and environmental projects across Argyll and Bute.
Recently the GRAB Trust has supported over 8,000 individuals through LORI; reached over 55,000 people via social media; and engaged hundreds of participants in beach cleans and workshops. They’re now looking for new people to join the board as trustees so they can continue this vital work.
Find out more about the GRAB Trust’s valuable work here: GRAB Trust
Who they’re looking for
Traditionally, GRAB trustees have been residents of the Argyll and Bute area but GRAB would also welcome interest from candidates who are from further afield. New trustees are sought who offer insights and experience in:
- Buildings and properties maintenance and development, such as improvements and renewals to drive income from current GRAB buildings and securing new facilities for expansion;
- Any type of recycling programmes and/or environmental protection;
- Fundraising, in particular trusts and foundations or securing governmental/grants funding;
- Stakeholder or partnership development, locally and beyond the Argyll and Bute region
How to Apply:
If you share a passion for communities, climate change mitigation and the local environment in Argyll and Bute this could be the role for you!
Please email to request a copy of the candidate information pack.
Candidates are kindly asked to submit their comprehensive, up-to-date CV and a supporting statement that highlights their suitability for the role and motivation for applying.
Closing Date: Monday 28th October
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Inviting performers and/or groups (not more than 4 members) to volunteer at the Big Syn Int. Film Festival and Awards 2024- the World's Biggest Sustainability Film Festival and Awards, London.
Applications from performers such as spoken word artists, singers, musicians (no big instruments please), drag artists and stand up comedians would be ideal.
Performers of all ability, gender, sexuality and ethnicity, are invited to apply.
Date/Time: 8th NOV, Curzon Soho London (4-6pm).
Performance time: 5mins
The role will provide you the opportunity to:
- Opportunity to attend and contribute to the world's biggest sustainability black-tie red carpet event.
- Opportunity to network, connect and collaborate with leading brands, C-suite professionals, celebrated OSCAR & BAFTA winning filmmakers, media personalities and more.
- Opportunity to show your support and standing for the world's biggest sustainability event that reaches millions.
What are we looking for?
We welcome performers and groups from all genders, sexuality, ability and ethnicity.
- Aligning with the mission and values of the festival and deliver in line with the goals of the event.
- Proven expertise of performing at large events and awards.
- Flexible, accomodating and approachable.
What difference will you make?
At least 85% of people who first came to learn about the UN SDGs via the film festival were not aware of those at all, until now! This can give you an idea of the need for this initiative to educate the common man about the UN SDGs, its significance and the importance of inspiring them to act on the UN SDGs.
Your initiatives will ensure that the film festival gets even more notoriety and visibility, thus improving its ability to educate more people about the UN SDGs, boost the festival's public profile, increase the festival's participation, and enhance the support from individuals and organisations.
Our mission: Facilitate the responsible creation and evolution of products, practices and policies.
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Models and Influencers who care for the future of the planet and its people
Volunteer for the Big Syn Int. Film Festival and Awards 2024- the World's Biggest Sustainability Film Festival and Awards, London, for 8th NOV in London, Curzon Soho (3-7pm).
The role will provide you the opportunity to:
- Opportunity to grace and contribute to the world's biggest sustainability black-tie red carpet event.
- Opportunity to network, connect and collaborate with leading brands, C-suite professionals, celebrated OSCAR & BAFTA winning filmmakers, media personalities and more.
- Opportunity to show your support and standing for the world's biggest sustainability event that reaches millions.
What are we looking for?
We welcome individuals and groups from all genders, sexuality, ability and ethnicity.
- Brand Alignment: Aligning with the mission and values of the festival and deliver in line with the goals of the event.
- Event Promotion: Proven expertise in working, volunteering, managing and executing promotion of events and awards.
- Work ethics: Flexible, accomodating and approachable.
What will you be doing?
A great opportunity for a model or influencer to be part of the world's biggest film festival that is reaching millions in over 120 countries.
Be part of the celebration with OSCAR, BAFTA winning celebrity guests and sustainability leaders - event at London's iconic venue, Curzon Soho London.
- Generate buzz around the event by posting about it before, during, and after the event
- Help With Red Carpet Event Photos, posing with guests, give interviews and reactions
- Work with the host and organisers to welcome guests.
What difference will you make?
At least 85% of people who first came to learn about the UN SDGs via the film festival were not aware of those at all, until now! This can give you an idea of the need for this initiative to educate the common man about the UN SDGs, its significance and the importance of inspiring them to act on the UN SDGs.
Your initiatives will ensure that the film festival gets even more notoriety and visibility, thus improving its ability to educate more people about the UN SDGs, boost the festival's public profile, increase the festival's participation, and enhance the support from individuals and organisations.
Our mission: Facilitate the responsible creation and evolution of products, practices and policies.
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Volunteer opportunity for a Grant Writer to help secure funding for an environmental impact startup focused on connecting corporate sustainability goals to employee engagement.
Are you passionate about the environment and skilled in grant writing? Join The Planet Life as a Volunteer Grant Writer and use your expertise to help secure funding that will support our mission. We are seeking an experienced grant writer with a proven track record to volunteer their skills with our growing environmental impact startup. The Planet Life is a small, remote-first team based in Europe (UK & Belgium).
In terms of the role, The Planet Life is at a critical stage in its development and requires funding to expand its innovative sustainability initiatives. We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual who can curate a list of relevant grants, take ownership of the grant writing process, and collaborate closely with the founder to submit compelling applications. The role involves following up on submitted grants and ensuring all deadlines are met.
What You’ll Do:
- Research and curate a list of potential grant opportunities, especially from Innovate UK or similar sources
- Write high-quality, persuasive grant applications with input from the founder
- Manage the submission process for all grant applications
- Follow up on submitted grants and maintain communication with funding bodies
- Track and report on grant statuses, deadlines, and any feedback received
- Work closely with the team to ensure alignment between grant proposals and The Planet Life’s mission and goals
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience writing and submitting successful grants. Experience with Innovate UK is a plus but not a requirement.
- Strong research skills to identify appropriate grant opportunities
- Excellent written communication skills, with an ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively
- Self-motivated and proactive in seeking out grant opportunities and managing the process
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a remote team and communicate with the founder
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple deadlines
- Available to volunteer 8-10 hours per week
What's The Planet Life all about? We are on a mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy by supporting organisations in meeting their climate and sustainability goals more efficiently and effectively. We focus on employee engagement, empowering individuals to take meaningful action in their daily routines that contributes to corporate sustainability objectives. Through innovative programs and tools, we aim to make sustainability a core part of workplace culture.
Ready to apply your grant writing skills to a meaningful cause? Join The Planet Life and help secure funding that will enable us to drive positive environmental change.
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
Accelerating the growth of a net-zero and sustainable economy by leveraging corporate power to combat environmental destruction and climate change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, open-minded and forward thinking individual to join our small and enthusiastic team of volunteers; and who will share our love of, and desire to, protect the special and historic gardens and landscapes of Essex.
Who we are
Essex Gardens Trust was set up in 1996 with the aim of protecting the special and historic gardens and landscapes in our county. We do this through: i) research, ii) conservation and iii) education.
Our research team has recently completed a funded project to identify and record historic gardens and landscapes in the City of Southend. The results of this research has been given to both the County planning authority and the Essex Records Office where it will join our existing inventories.
The role
As Chair of Essex Gardens Trust you will be responsible through and with the Management Committee for:
- Providing overall leadership and oversight to EGT
- The overall health of EGT and its ability to continue to deliver the objectives for which it was founded;
- Chairing meetings of the Management Committee, ensuring that they are run efficiently and that decisions made are in accordance with good governance and are clearly recorded;
- Understanding the role and activities of each of the Trust’s core functions and, with this knowledge, being open to new opportunities for EGT to develop and extend its influence and activities;
- Being an ambassador for the Trust;
- Maintaining and developing external contacts and relationships with organisations such as, but not exclusively, The Gardens Trust, Essex Records Office, ARU Writtle and other County Gardens’ Trusts;
- Maintaining contacts with and attend relevant meetings of the movement’s national body, The Gardens Trust, and other external bodies.
You should have at least three years’ experience of the charity sector as a trustee or senior employee and be able to demonstrate a keen interest in gardens and landscapes; plus…
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgement and integrity
- An ability to think creatively
- The ability to lead and work effectively as a member of a team and with volunteers in a range of capacities
- The ability to research and ask probing questions.
Knowledge of landscape design and garden history is not necessary, but it would be helpful if you have an appreciation of their application.
The Management Committee meets six times a year for about two hours, either by Zoom or at ARU Writtle. There is usually an annual meeting of County Chairs organised by The Garden Trust. Including these meetings, your time commitment would be on average eight to ten hours per month.
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About The Role
At WWT we shape unforgettable experiences. We are a warm, welcoming and genuine charity that protects and restores Wetlands. WWT Martin Mere has 600 acres of amazing wetland scenery which is home a such an assortment of wildlife.
We are looking for volunteers who can support our team in our Café and shop to ensure we offer excellent customer service to our visitors.
By providing excellent customer care in our shop, you will be encouraging our visitors to support the wider conservation work of WWT. The money that is taken in retail is instrumental to the conservation work that WWT can afford to carry.
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
Who are we looking for?
This role would suit you if:
- Have an enthusiastic and friendly manner
- Have an eye for detail and creativity
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- A confident attitude and / or experience in successful face-to-face contact with the public
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Are happy using a computer/till
- Like working in a busy environment
- An interest in birding and optics equipment (if you’d like to get involved in promoting and selling our optics)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About The Role
Are you passionate about nature and enthusiastic about sharing this passion with other people? As a guide in the hide, you can deepen your knowledge of the history and biodiversity of Caerlaverock site, and be the first to share this to engage visitors at the site.
By providing an excellent visitor experience as a member of the visitor facing team, you will beencouraging our visitors to make the most of their visit to Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, and tounderstand and support our work to save wetlands for wildlife and people.
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
Could this be the role for you? We are looking for someone with:
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Good listening skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit your audience
- A confident attitude and/or experience of successful face-to-face contact with the public
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- An interest in and enthusiasm for the work of WWT
- The ability to work under your own initiative under the direction of the Engagement Officer
- Commitment to undertake relevant training
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hidden in the center of historic Canterbury, the beautiful Franciscan Gardens is a heritage site that is home to the first Franciscan settlement in England, established in 1224. The gardens were designed to mimic how they would have looked 800 years ago, with a variety of medicinal, food, and dye plants that have been used since the Medieval times.
We are currently recruiting volunteer gardeners to help us with the general upkeep of the gardens. This volunteer position is perfect for someone with an interest in plants and gardening, but we will provide training as part of the position.
If you are an amateur gardener hoping to build up your knowledge, or an RHS trained horticulturalist looking to gain more experience for your CV... this is the perfect role for you!
We are looking for a commitment of 2+ hours a week but we can be flexible for the right candidiate(s).
All volunteers receive free entry to the gardens, and a 10% discount in the shop.
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About The Role
Can you help inspire our future conservationists and connect young people to nature?
Help us to shape unforgettable experiences for our family visitors of all ages. We believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them.
Our team delivers a variety of fun and educational seasonal activities, which the whole family can enjoy together. So, from pellet-dissecting to spotting their first wigeon, setting up trails to pond-dipping for waterlife, you will help bring awe-inspiring nature up close to families and spark that connection.
This is a great role for those who will enjoy getting involved behind the scenes and face to face with all of our visitors; ensuring they have with a great day out with us, encouraging them to understand the work we are doing, and supporting our work.
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 are keen to support our work and be part of a visitor-facing role
- Love to share their knowledge and passion with visitors, particularly families
- Like to make family visits really memorable.
- Have an approachable, warm and friendly manner
- Are happy to work both as part of friendly, busy team and lone-working at times.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help to increase biodiversity and enhance public access to nature by joining the Board of Histon & Impington Green Spaces. It's a member-based charity which has successfully raised over £500,000 to purchase two wild green spaces within Histon & Impington. It's now looking after them and looking to add to them through a program of engagement with other bodies which share its values.
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Volunteer opportunity for a web developer to help create a pilot platform using low-code solutions and support an environmental impact startup connecting corporate sustainability goals to employee engagement.
Are you a web development enthusiast who deeply cares about the planet and is ready to make an impact? Join The Planet Life as a Volunteer Web Developer and use your skills to help launch our pilot platform. We're looking for a web developer familiar with low-code solutions like Wix or Bubble to volunteer their skills with The Planet Life's pilot phase. We're a small remote-first team based in Europe (UK & Belgium).
In terms of the role, The Planet Life is gearing up for a B2B pilot phase to gain insights into corporate needs and test the market. We are looking for tech expertise to help build the first pilot platform. We've been exploring low-code solutions such as Bubble and Wix. Both should be able to provide the necessary features for this phase, but the specific platform used isn't a big deal right now. The duration of involvement could range from a few weeks to several months, depending on the candidate's availability.
What You’ll Do:
- Pilot platform development and maintenance ensuring its functionality suits pilot goals
- Update and manage content
- Resolve technical issues to ensure the platform functions well across devices and browsers
- Work with our team to understand needs and integrate feedback for improvements
What We’re Looking For:
- Comfortable with using low-code solutions such as Wix, Bubble, ...
- Proven expertise in creating and maintaining websites
- Strong understanding of web design principles
- Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Commitment to high-quality, consistent work
- Available to volunteer 8-10 hours a week
- Ability to actively take initiative and help set things up in a start-up environment
- Ability to actively seek and give input in a collaborative team environment
What's The Planet Life all about? We're on a mission to boost the growth of a sustainable economy. Currently, organizations aren't fully meeting their climate and sustainability goals. We assist organizations in achieving their sustainability objectives more efficiently by encouraging employees to integrate sustainability into their daily routines. Our focus is on empowering and involving employees as active participants in corporate sustainability initiatives. We offer extensive tools and assistance to help companies transition smoothly to a more sustainable workplace.
Ready to bring your web development skills to a meaningful cause? Apply now and help us build a better future together!
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
Accelerating the growth of a net-zero and sustainable economy by leveraging corporate power to combat environmental destruction and climate change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about tackling climate change and supporting local authorities and communities to deliver on their climate ambitions?
Do you have experience with fundraising for climate action or of the challenges faced by local authorities to deliver on their net zero targets ?
Are you interested in supporting an ambitious, principled, collaborative and evolving team? If so, join our Board of Directors to work with like-minded people and make a significant difference to the UK’s net zero transition.
The Board is responsible for developing strategy, providing good governance and directing UK100 towards achieving its mission.
You will need to attend four formal Board meetings per year, plus occasional workshops to develop the organisation’s strategy and business plans. Meetings will be a mix of hybrid and in person.
Whilst you do not need to be an expert in local net zero, interest and a passion to tackle climate change will be required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About The Role
At WWT Llanelli, we shape unforgettable experiences. At heart we are warm, welcoming and genuine. In our Estuary Café we do this by offering a delicious selection of home cooked food and chilled drinks, served and assisted by our friendly team of staff and volunteers. All of which can be enjoyed overlooking the beautiful Gower Peninsula and spectacular wildlife.
We are looking for volunteers who can support our team in our Café and ensure we offer excellent customer service to our visitors.
Tasks will include
- Assisting the café team with clearing of tables
- Supporting behind-the-scenes with tasks such as washing up and loading the dishwasher
- Engaging with visitors to the café and helping with any enquiries they may have
- Assisting with recycling
- Refilling counters and displays
How will you benefit?
- This is an excellent opportunity to volunteer within an internationally important wetland site.
- Suitable uniform and a name badge is provided to all regular volunteers
- Discount is available in the café and shop on the days of volunteering
- Relevant training opportunities will be provided
- You will be part of a friendly and dedicated team with plenty of opportunities to meet new people
We want your volunteering to be a positive and fun experience. You’ll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and other information you need. This will include risk assessments based on your role and any particular support you need.
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
You will enjoy this role of you
- Have good general knowledge of kitchen etiquette.
- Have verbal communication skills
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Are committed to excellent customer service
- Good general fitness as this role involves spending periods of time on your feet and may involve some light lifting
- Are reliable and committed to the role and the team
- Have an interest in and enthusiasm for the work of WWT
- Maintain good standards of personal hygiene.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Surfers Against Sewage Regional Reps help people nurture a deep connection and desire to protect local blue and green spaces by mobilising our communities - creating Ocean Activists everywhere.
Together we take collective and impactful action, creating waves of change for a Thriving Ocean Thriving People. As a Regional Rep you’ll lead and work alongside a team of dedicated volunteers in your area and coordinate with them to deliver tangible change at a regional and national level. You’ll receive all the training and resources you need to feel confident and supported in your role with Surfers Against Sewage (SAS).
You can get involved as much or as little as you like - this is a flexible role designed to help you make change while fitting around your life, schedule and commitments.
These are some of the ways you can make waves as a Surfers Against Sewage Regional Rep:
Lead
By representing and hosting SAS national campaigns and community work at a local level, you’ll mobilise people, creating a network of local Ocean Activists
Campaign
By using our campaigning tools to push for policy change on a local and national level, keeping in touch with us and feeding back campaign outcomes
Help Others Take Action
By leading community cleans and engaging other Ocean Activists in your community
Spread the Word
By sharing information online, through talks, presentations and in local and national media
Learn
By attending Regional Reps training events and sessions throughout the year to help you learn about Surfers Against Sewage, our policy and campaign asks and our goals
Water lovers, whatever your connection with the ocean, join us and be a part of what we stand for.
Our mission is to engage, inspire and unite communities to protect our oceans, rivers and lakes against sewage and plastic pollution.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.