Latest Adverts for Voluntary Roles

JOB: Conservation Volunteer
BE4: 30-10-2026
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LOC: Staffordshire / South Derbyshire
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FOR: Burton Conservation Volunteers

Burton Conservation Volunteers are a wholly voluntary, self-funding and independent group with 33 years’ experience of working on a wide variety of sites and habitats and a similar variety of practical conservation jobs. No previous experience is required, as full training is given to the level the volunteer feels comfortable with, if you are looking for a career in conservation we can teach to a high level, but unfortunately, we don’t accredit. A normal working day is 10.30 am to 4 pm, though volunteers are welcome for all or part of a day, our attitude 10 people doing 2 hours work is 20 work hours. We provide Fairtrade tea and coffee at lunch time. All work is covered by our £10,000,000,00 public liability insurance and we have plenty of first aiders on site plus our own defibrillator. Contact Lawrence Oates through our website www.bcv.org.uk it also gives an events calendar.

JOB: River Studies Volunteer
BE4: 30-10-2026
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LOC: Cuerden Valley Park, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire
PAY: Gain experience in environmental education and outdoor learning
FOR: Cuerden Valley Park Trust

You’ll support Cuerden Valley Park’s river studies programme, working with primary and secondary school groups from across Lancashire. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where you’ll help inspire young people to learn about river ecology, conservation, and the natural environment. What you’ll do: Support and deliver river studies sessions for school groups. Teach young people about river ecology and conservation. Help demonstrate core sampling techniques and species identification skills. Encourage curiosity, learning, and respect for the natural environment. Why volunteer: Inspire the next generation to care for rivers and wildlife. Work in a beautiful natural setting and be part of a friendly, supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact through education while enjoying the outdoors and developing valuable skills. You'll help to educate the younger generation in river ecology and conservation. You will need to have the following skills in order to participate: Good communication skills and plenty of patience. Enjoy working with children and young people, including SEND groups. Passionate about education, nature, and conservation (no teaching qualification required). Directions - public transport: Catch a train to Bamber Bridge station, walk 20 minutes to Berkeley Drive. Also on the 109 bus route getting off at Cuerden Residential and walking in from there (15 mins). Directions – car: Park at Berkeley Drive, Preston, PR5 6BY. Please can any enquiries be sent to: admin@cuerdenvalleypark.org

JOB: Welcome & Information Team Volunteer
BE4: 28-12-2026
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LOC: WWT Martin Mere
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FOR: WWT Martin Mere

As a Welcome Volunteer, you will create a great first impression for visitors coming to WWT Martin Mere, whether it is pointing visitors in the right direction or letting them know the day’s events to help them make the most of their visit. We are looking for a someone who can offer excellent customer service to every one of our visitors, help them connect with our wetlands, and secure the essential support we need to continue our ambitious plans for wetland conservation. 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 and help visitors enjoy a fantastic day out in a beautiful wetland environment! Please apply for this volunteering opportunity via the WWT website: Welcome & Information Team Volunteer in Martin Mere - WWT

JOB: Digital Content Creator Volunteer
BE4: 01-11-2026
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LOC: WWT London
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FOR: WWT London

At WWT we believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. People feel part of something amazing and are motivated to make a difference. We are looking for a creative and proactive Digital Content Creator Volunteer to help bring the London Wetland Centre to life online. You’ll spend time out on the wetlands capturing engaging photo and video content, with a particular focus on short-form videos. You’ll showcase the wildlife, wetlands, events, and visitor experiences at our unique Barnes site, while helping us connect with new audiences across Instagram and Facebook. You’ll work closely with the Marketing Officer at London Wetland Centre, contributing creative ideas and helping to shape our video content. Please apply for this volunteering role via the WWT website: Digital Content Creator Volunteer in London - WWT

JOB: Visitor Engagement Volunteer
BE4: 31-10-2026
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LOC: WWT London
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FOR: WWT London

We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic Visitor Engagement Volunteers to create unforgettable experiences for our visitors to WWT London site. You will be actively engaging with our visitors and helping them better understand and support our work to save wetlands for wildlife and people. Volunteer interactions have a hugely positive impact on a visitor’s day out and make it more likely for them to return and become members. You will be providing visitors with a warm friendly welcome, answering their queries, and encouraging them to explore the site and make the most of their visit. You will be supporting the delivery of small interactive activities, inspiring visitors by telling engaging stories about WWT’s conservation work, helping visitors in spotting wetland species on site, and assisting with events and activities during weekends and holidays. Please apply for this volunteering role via the WWT website: Visitor Engagement Volunteer in London - WWT

JOB: Guide In The Hide Volunteer
BE4: 31-10-2026
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LOC: WWT London
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FOR: WWT London

We are looking for Guide in the Hide volunteers at WWT London to provide a warm and friendly welcome to our hides for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. You will point out species of interest, assist with identification, help visitors use optical equipment, educate about WWT’s conservation work, and make sure visitors have a positive experience looking at wildlife. You will help to record any wildlife sightings whilst out on the reserve and undertake basic maintenance tasks to keep the hide clean and presentable. Through sharing your enthusiasm and expertise, you will make connections, inspire visitors, and help people of all birdwatching abilities to enjoy the wildlife on our reserve. Please apply for this volunteering role via the WWT website: Guide In The Hide Volunteer in London - WWT

JOB: Volunteer Health & Wellbeing Coordinator
BE4: 16-10-2026
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LOC: Home-based / Remote
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FOR: WWT London

We are looking for a passionate volunteer to help shape and support our approach to health and wellbeing. The role will help us to progress with our ‘Health & Wellbeing Strategy and Action Plan’, which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all our employees. You will bring your ideas and enthusiasm to help champion a wellbeing approach that recognises the positive impact that wetlands and nature have on our physical and mental health. You will be guided and supported by the Head of People, the Volunteering Development Officer, and the Health and Wellbeing Working Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in workplace wellbeing while making a meaningful contribution to an international conservation charity. Please apply for this volunteering role via the WWT website: Volunteer Health & Wellbeing Coordinator in Flexible - WWT

JOB: Legal Adviser
BE4: 30-12-2026
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LOC: Remote / Newcastle upon Tyne
PAY: You will become part of a small and passionate team looking after this dynamic, nascent, and creative soon to be charity. You will be supported in your volunteer role by the Wild Roots management team and become part of the Wild Roots community. This is a
FOR: Wild Roots

We are Wild Roots and we have a community garden, nestled between the Ouseburn and St. Ann’s Close, on the edge of Byker and Shieldfield. Wild Roots is run by a small team of creatives, facilitators, a community gardener and powered by a passionate community of loyal volunteers. We have transformed this previously unloved patch of the Ouseburn into a haven of biodiversity, loved and enjoyed by a growing community and visitors. This is a very exciting time for Wild Roots, as we become a Registered Charity, we need a friendly, professional, experienced legal advisor to volunteer with us and become part of the Wild Roots team. Time: To begin with this will depend on what you will be able to offer and what tasks are required. We intend for the time required for this position to be very flexible and negotiable. However, there will be some deadlines to be aware of and work towards. For more information and to apply email wildrootscommunitygarden@gmail.com to state your interest, send us your information and let us know a little more about yourself. We will hold informal chats and go from there. Thank you!

JOB: Social Media Person
BE4: Ongoing
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LOC: Can work from home
PAY: If there are expenses involved they will be paid
FOR: Wight Squirrel Project

Wight Squirrel Project requires a savvy social media person to run Facebook, Instagram etc and get the charity in the public eye. There is a Facebook page to get things started. It would help if the person knows something about red squirrels, especially those on the Isle of Wight. There is plenty of information on the internet and the website: www.wightsquirrels.co.uk It's job that can be done from the mainland as it's just online, so if you like red squirrels and have some time, please contact Helen, email address: wightsquirrels@hotmail.com

JOB: Assistant Warden Volunteer Placement
BE4: 19-10-2026
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LOC: Tamworth
PAY: Travel expenses, access to professional training courses.
FOR: RSPB

We are looking for a volunteer placement assistant warden at RSPB Middleton Lakes! You will get to meet new people and help save nature too. Assistant warden volunteer placements bring in a variety of ideas, experiences and energy into our teams, it's so much more than just getting work done; we want to hear from you if you feel like you have the motivation and passion to save nature. The aim of our placement opportunities is to build skills and to help people gain the experience necessary to assist in taking steps towards a career, primarily in conservation. We are looking for individuals who are interested in saving nature and with the energy to learn. We are not looking for experts in conservation, or even people with lots of experience, if you are new to the sector, changing careers or looking for a new challenge, this could be for you! Time: Wed-Fri 12 month placement.