Environmental and Outdoor Education Vacancies
Volunteer Education Assistant
Position: Volunteer Education AssistantLocation: WWT Washington, Pattinson, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8LEContract end date: 30-06-2026Hours: One or two days each week, 9.30am – 2.30pm Monday‑Friday during term time (half‑term opportunities also available)Responsibilities: Helping out with school groups, bringing the science curriculum to life, engaging pupils in the natural world and fostering a love of the outdoors and wetland habitats.Benefits: Free entry to all wetland centres for you and your family, volunteer discount on shopping and memberships, access to webinars and practical information.For more information and to apply, visit https://c-js.co.uk/4mnKNHN.
Chair of Friends of Bradford’s Becks
Position: Chair of Friends of Bradford’s BecksLocation: BradfordContract end date: 01-07-2026Hours: 5‑8 hours per monthResponsibilities: Co‑ordinate and chair quarterly meetings, inspire volunteer and partner networks, support walks, clean‑ups, Riverfly monitoring, and education events, and shape a shared vision for clean, living becks.Requirements: Strong communication and people skills, interest in the environment and community work, ability to motivate others, leadership or coordination experience welcome.Apply by emailing bradfordsbecks@gmail.com.
Activities and Events Volunteer
Position: Activities and Events VolunteerLocation: WWT Arundel, Mill Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PBContract end date: 24-05-2026Hours: Preferably one day a week over weekends, bank holidays and school holidays (9.30am – 4.30pm), with occasional early morning and evening activities. Rota basis.Responsibilities: Assist staff with fun, interactive nature‑based activities for families and children, help with adult‑friendly walks and talks, train, and use equipment. Benefits: Free entry to all wetland centres, volunteer discount on shopping and memberships, access to webinars and practical information.For more information and to apply, visit https://c-js.co.uk/3PMqlEa.
Events Assistant Volunteer
Position: Events Assistant VolunteerLocation: Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)Contract: OngoingHours: Varied and sporadic – as requested by BBOWT for local events such as fetes, evening talks, guided walks.Responsibilities: Support staff in delivering events, chat with participants, act as car park attendant, make wildflower seed ‘bombs’, help set up talks, and other event tasks.Requirements: Enthusiasm for wildlife, willingness to learn, and interest in people work. No prior experience needed.For more information, click here.
Practical Conservation Volunteer
Position: Practical Conservation VolunteerLocation: Hebden Bridge, West YorkshireContract: OngoingHours: 5 hours per monthResponsibilities: Monthly volunteer workdays carrying out practical conservation tasks such as coppicing, scything and haymaking. Support delivery of environment‑based activities like bat walks, moth breakfasts and fungal forays.Benefits: Training, tools and personal protective equipment provided.Contact: Gareth Muir (Local Environment and Allotments Officer) – gareth.muir@hebdenroydtowncouncil.gov.uk.
College Lake Visitor Welcome Volunteer
Position: College Lake Visitor Welcome VolunteerLocation: College Lake, Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring, Bucks, HP23 5QGContract: OngoingHours: Various Tuesday to Sunday, full days and shorter shifts. Regular commitment during school holidays and weekends.Responsibilities: Provide general information to visitors, keep visitor records, collect donations, promote BBOWT, act as public face of BBOWT.Requirements: Experience or interest in customer service, keen interest in the organisation, willingness to act as a public face.For further information, visit the website. To arrange an interview, email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk with subject ‘CL Welcome’.
Outdoor Learning & Play Volunteer Officer
Position: Volunteer Officer – Outdoor Learning & PlayLocation: TCV Skelton, Grange Environment Centre, Leeds, LS10 1RSContract: OngoingHours: 2‑3 or more days per weekResponsibilities: Run environmental education sessions for school visits, run play activities during school holidays, keep resources up to date, develop new resources, and assist with centre operations and maintenance.Contact: skelton@tcv.org.uk or call 0113 2430815.
Bucks Waste Busters Volunteer
Position: Bucks Waste Busters VolunteerLocation: BuckinghamshireContract: OngoingHours: As required for local events; once your hours are logged you receive free membership to Garden Organic.Benefits: Free one‑day volunteer training, travel and reasonable food expenses can be claimed.Responsibilities: Engage the public at events, deliver talks and workshops, post on social media, and support other projects. Apply at https://bttr.im/59v6y or contact Volunteer Coordinator Viv at bwb@gardenorganic.org.uk.
Education Volunteer – Formal Learning Session Assistant
Position: Education Volunteer – Formal Learning Session AssistantLocation: Martin Mere Wetland CentreContract: OngoingHours: Ideally one or two days a week, 9.30am – 2.00pm Monday‑Friday during term time.Responsibilities: Shaping children’s experiences, delivering formal learning sessions to school groups, providing warm welcome and information.For more information and to apply, visit https://c-js.co.uk/4dZ2oAc.
Heritage Hub Group Volunteer
Position: Heritage Hub Group VolunteerLocation: Staunton Country Park, HavantContract: OngoingHours: Flexible – research from home, monthly meetings.Responsibilities: Conduct research, oral history interviews, produce temporary exhibitions, and organise events.Benefits: Parking, refreshments, training.
Friends Volunteer Roles (Various)
Position: Friends Volunteer – Various ProjectsLocation: Home Based / Staunton CountryContract: OngoingHours: Flexible – ongoing commitment.Responsibilities: Educate public about park history, flora and fauna; support fundraising appeals, social media promotion, and website maintenance.Contact: chairmanfoscp18@gmail.com.
Marine Conservation & Citizen Scientist Volunteer
Position: Marine Conservation & Citizen Scientist VolunteerLocation: Berwickshire Coast – Eyemouth, Coldingham, St AbbsContract: OngoingHours: As required for surveys, beach cleans, and invasive species removal.Responsibilities: Participate in intertidal surveys, shore watches, beach cleans and removal of invasive species, engage local community and gather data for monitoring marine biodiversity.Benefits: Full theory and practical training provided.For more information, visit www.berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk or email info@berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk.
Peregrine Watch Volunteer
Position: Peregrine Watch Volunteer https://www.warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/become-volunteerLocation: Leamington Spa, CV32 4HNContract: N/AHours: Flexible – Saturdays during March – August.Responsibilities: Operate a small display tent for telescope viewing, develop interpretation materials, engage visitors, promote Trust membership.Contact: For more information and to apply, visit the link above.
Wildlife and Public Information Officer
Position: Wildlife and Public Information OfficerLocation: River Lee Country Park, Waltham Abbey, EssexContract: N/AHours: 10.00am – 4.00pm (10.00am‑13.00am or 13.00am‑16.00pm shifts). 7 days a week.Responsibilities: Welcome the public into the Wildlife Discovery Centre, manage Visitor Centre sections, assist with daily operations.Benefits: Training and travel expenses provided.For more information: https://c-js.co.uk/3AzdrQa or email volunteers@leevalleypark.org.uk.
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