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Typical roles include Volunteer Administrator, Volunteer Researcher, IT Support Volunteer, Trustee and Treasurer.
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JOB: Legal Adviser
BE4: 30-12-2026
IV: --
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: Retail Assistant Volunteer
BE4: 17-10-2026
IV: --
LOC: WWT Washington
PAY:
FOR: WWT Washington
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 someone who can offer excellent customer service to every one of our visitors, encouraging them to support WWT’s conservation work through retail sales. Through providing excellent customer service, you will be inspiring people to make the most of their visit, 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 build customer service skills, gain experience of trading systems, and become part of a friendly and supportive team. Please apply for this volunteering role via the WWT website: Retail Assistant Volunteer in Washington - WWT
JOB: Visitor Centre Welcome Volunteer
BE4: 01-11-2026
IV: --
LOC: WWT Caerlaverock
PAY: Full induction and training
FOR: WWT Caerlaverock
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. Please apply for this volunteering role via the WWT website: Visitor Centre Welcome Volunteer in Caerlaverock - WWT
JOB: Visitor Centre Welcome Volunteer
BE4: 01-11-2026
IV: --
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: Trustee
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Andover, Hampshire
PAY:
FOR: Andover Trees United
Would you like to help shape the future of Andover Trees United? Our Trustees play a vital role in guiding the charity, supporting strategic leadership and ensuring our projects deliver lasting benefits for both the community and the environment. Trustees work alongside a committed team to support decision-making, oversee governance, and help the organisation grow sustainably. This leadership role is ideal for people with experience in governance, strategic planning, or charity management who want to use their skills to make a meaningful difference for nature and the local community. Time: Flexible. More Information https://c-js.co.uk/4ukBgDY
JOB: Online Campaigns Activist
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Remote
PAY: Access to online campaigning training and webinars
FOR: CPRE - The Countryside Charity
Interested in exploring environmental campaigning and advocacy? This flexible, micro-volunteering role is a great way to stand up for the countryside if you don’t have much time to spare. You’ll take quick and easy online actions to support our campaigns from home at a time that suits you. We're particularly keen to recruit people aged 18 - 30 (although this role is open to everyone!) as we want to bring younger voices into our campaigning work. By taking easy online actions, you’ll help us to champion environmental issues such as the climate emergency, renewable energy, biodiversity and sustainable transport. We’ll ask you to take and feedback on England based campaigning actions, to inform what we do in the future. You'll join a group of enthusiastic volunteers taking actions and giving feedback that directly supports our campaigning work. Time: Flexible. Some actions will take as little as 5 minutes! Find out more and apply here.