This week's additions are below
JOB: Residential Volunteer, Insh Marshes
BE4: Please apply ASAP
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LOC: Insh Marshes, Highland, Scotland
PAY: Accommodation (including utility bills) and training provided
FOR: RSPB
These are fantastic opportunities to volunteer at the biggest and best example of a natural floodplain in Britain. Insh Marshes reserve is flanked by the stunning Cairngorm and Monadhliath mountain ranges and is home to a fantastic array of wildlife, including breeding waders, goldeneye, spotted crake and osprey. During your stay, you will become a member of the reserve management team with free accommodation including bills. You will contribute to practical conservation and learn about running and managing a nature reserve. Long-term placements at Insh Marshes are an excellent opportunity for those wishing to pursue a career in conservation and reserve management. You need to be at least 18 years old and have a full clean driving licence, able to drive both manual and automatic vehicles. Two placements are available: one from July 25th and the other from August 29th 2026. Time: Ideally 6 - 12 months. For more information please visit our website here
JOB: Trustee and Honorary Secretary Designate
BE4: 31-08-2026
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LOC: ST17 0WT
PAY: Expenses
FOR: Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
Are you able to bring your skills and experience to help with Nature’s Recovery? Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the leading local charity in Staffordshire, is dedicated to the conservation of nature and connecting people with their local wildlife. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Board as a Trustee and Honorary Secretary (Designate). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our charity’s governance and contributing to meaningful, long-term impact. Time: 9 meetings and per year + additional opportunities. To express your interest or request an application pack, please contact: Staffordshire Wildlife Trust on jobs@staffs-wildlife.org.uk or visit our website Volunteering Opportunities | Staffordshire Wildlife Trust
JOB: Bedgebury National Pinetum - Practical Conservation Volunteer - Friday
BE4: Ongoing
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LOC: Goudhurst, Kent
PAY: Training and induction will be provided
FOR: Forestry England
Join us in looking after the new planting in the Walled Garden - our new welcoming gateway for visitors to Bedgebury Pinetum. For more information, see the role description on our webpage: Volunteering at Bedgebury Pinetum | Forestry England
JOB: Experience Maker Volunteer - Summer Holidays
BE4: 31-07-2026
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LOC: Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA
PAY: On the job training
FOR: WWT
We are looking for friendly, outgoing volunteers to support visitor activities over the summer holidays, bringing experiences to life! You will be directly involved in shaping unforgettable visitor encounters through your warm welcome, positive interactions, and the educational information & activities that you provide. You will receive a very warm welcome, full induction & training, and be provided with the necessary equipment, uniform, and anything else needed to thrive in your role. This summer Martin Mere has a range of activities available for visitors. Time: 1 or 2 days per week until the end of August. More information https://c-js.co.uk/4yfFyQ1
JOB: Visitor Centre Welcome Volunteer
BE4: 01-11-2026
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LOC: Dumfries, DG1 4RS
PAY: On the job training
FOR: WWT
As a Visitor Centre Welcome Volunteer, you will help create a positive and memorable experience for visitors coming to WWT Caerlaverock. By providing excellent customer service and encouraging visitor engagement, you'll support WWT's conservation work and inspire people to connect with wetlands and the wildlife they protect. This is a great opportunity to meet a wide variety of people, build confidence and customer service skills, and become part of a friendly and supportive team. You'll learn about wildlife and conservation, gain experience using a till system, and help visitors enjoy a fantastic day out in a beautiful wetland environment. Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team, and we wouldn’t be able to maintain our internationally important wetland sites without their help. You will receive a very warm welcome, full induction & training, and be provided with the necessary equipment, uniform, and anything else needed to thrive in your role. Time: 1 or 2 days per week. Min 6 months. More information https://c-js.co.uk/3T7q9kD
JOB: Coastal Ranger Volunteers
BE4: N / A
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LOC: Various across the Yorkshire Coast
PAY: Full induction and training will be provided
FOR: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Would you like to spend your days volunteering on a beautiful beach in Yorkshire to help us to identify, record and monitor marine life? We are seeking a team of volunteers from all walks of life, with a keen interest in conservation to help us discover what is living in and amongst the intertidal zones as part of our exciting new River Esk Connect Project. These surveys will take place at low-tide and at various locations between Staithes and Scarborough, collecting valuable data to help identify key areas for future focus and contribute to conservation action in the region. Time: Weekly/Flexible. For more information and to apply for this role, please visit Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website.
JOB: Long-Term Residential (Visitor Experience at RSPB Loch Lomond)
BE4: 15-07-2026
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LOC: West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
PAY:
FOR: RSPB
RSPB Loch Lomond is a flagship site for nature conservation and visitor experience in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. This role will focus on the visitor experience aspects of reserve work, inspiring visitors and growing support for the RSPB. You’ll have the opportunity to write creatively, taking a lead on social media and you’ll help plan, organise and deliver events, such as, Wild Food Foraging, Osprey Watch, Bat Nights, and Goose walks depending on the time of year. You'll have the opportunity to learn about habitat management and monitor some of the fantastic wildlife found here. The reserve covers a range of habitats including grassland, woodland, and bog/fen and supports a vast range of species such as Osprey, Beaver, Redstart, and Red Squirrel. During your stay, you will live on the reserve in a stunning location. Time: 3 - 6 months. More information and to apply Long-Term Residential (Visitor Experience at RSPB Loch Lomond) | RSPB Volunteering
JOB: Residential Volunteer & Guide
BE4: 13-07-2027 10am
IV: 20-07-2026
LOC: Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay, Moray, IV32 7PJ
PAY: Free onsite accommodation in an area of outstanding natural beauty, £35 weekly food budget per person, extensive training.
FOR: Whale and Dolphin Conservation - Scottish Dolphin Centre
Get experience and get ahead in conservation with a volunteer programme that works! Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s (WDC’s) vision is of a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. We are recruiting residential volunteers to join our Scottish Dolphin Centre team, where bottlenose dolphins can be seen regularly along with ospreys, seals and a huge variety of wildlife. Deliver a fun, high-quality visitor experience through interpretation, tours and events. Support the WDC Education Coordinator to deliver talks and outdoor learning. Support the WDC Shorewatch Coordinator with the land based Shorewatch programme. We’re committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment and would like to hear from you, whatever your background, culture, identity, or experiences. We accept overseas volunteers. Most of this role involves community outreach and engaging with visitors rather than field experience. 1/9/26 – 1/11/26. Volunteering 5 days a week, including weekends. Apply at http://uk.whales.org/jobs
JOB: Lead Volunteer Jubilee Woodland
BE4: 01-08-2026
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LOC: Devizes, Wiltshire
PAY: Travel expenses, max 20 miles each way
FOR: Canal & River Trust
The Canal & River Trust is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Lead Volunteer to manage the Jubilee Woodland at Caen Hill in Devizes. Help us manage our new 60 acre woodland (that’s almost 15,000 trees!) and a small group of volunteers. Enhancing the biodiversity of the area and providing a legacy for future generations. The woodland was planted to mark the Queen’s 60 years as Monarch and includes wide grassy footpaths and verges planted with wild flower seed mixes to attract bees, butterflies and birds. Time: 1 day per week. For more information and to apply Lead Volunteer (Jubilee Woodland) | Canal & River Trust Volunteering
JOB: Volunteer Assistant Ranger
BE4: 20-07-2026
IV: 29-07-2026
LOC: Slapton Ley Field Centre
PAY: In house and external training where appropriate, reimbursed for any reasonable expenses that you necessarily incur in the carrying out of your voluntary role. Uniform is provided.
FOR: Field Studies Council
Mid November - Mid February (with 2 week break over Christmas and possible extension into March). To assist with a range of tasks on Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, and in the Grounds of the Field Centre, which may include: Clearing vegetation with hand tools. Strimming and hedge trimming (in house training will be provided). Constructing or maintenance of paths, steps, rails or platforms. Invasive species removal (by hand only). Scrub clearance and coppicing. Tree planting and habitat creation. Monitoring. Tool and machinery maintenance. Working with volunteers. Community engagement and events. Ideally you will need to be physically fit and happy to work out in all weathers. A room in shared accommodation and access to a shared kitchen will be provided for the duration of the volunteer placement. Time: 30-37.5 hours per week. For more information contact Emilie Janman volunteer.sl@field-studies-council.org or call 01548 580466.
JOB: RSPB Residential Volunteer (Old Hall Marshes)
BE4: 02-08-2026
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LOC: Essex
PAY: Training and accommodation including bills
FOR: RSPB
We are looking for individuals to join our Residential Volunteer programme starting in September 2026. We have a 6 month full time position at Old Hall Marshes situated on the Blackwater Estuary in Essex. Accommodation including household bills will be provided free of charge. Previous holders of the post have secured paid employment with the RSPB and other organisation after completion of the role. To see the full advert including testimonials please visit the link: https://c-js.co.uk/4wyfmyn
JOB: Bedgebury National Pinetum - Practical Conservation Volunteer - Monday
BE4: Ongoing
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LOC: Goudhurst, Kent
PAY: Training and induction will be provided
FOR: Forestry England
Join our small and dedicated team of volunteers to help with vegetation maintenance in various sections of the pinetum. For more information, see the role description on our webpage: Volunteering at Bedgebury Pinetum | Forestry England
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve
6-month placement
Want to gain experience at one of the UK’s finest National Nature Reserves? We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about natural history and are looking to start a career in nature conservation.
As wildfires become an increasingly common threat across the UK, the Woodland Trust has launched an exciting new volunteer opportunity for young people aged 14–25 to help raise awareness of this growing environmental challenge.
In Depth Features. An index of articles about volunteering from CJS Focus editions dating back to 2005. Articles cover both participant and co-ordinator points of view. The adverts will most likely have closed for applications but the contact organisations can proof be useful.
Please remember to contact only the organisation or person mentioned in the advert and please mention that you saw the advert with CJS. Explanation of the headings here.
CJS Focus on Volunteering in association with Chester Zoo published in February 2024
8 articles and 96 voluntary roles along with lots of volunteering opportunities across the UK so have a look through the regions for something you can get involved in.
