Outdoor Education Volunteer: Inspire Young Learners

Environmental and Outdoor Education Vacancies Volunteer Education Assistant

Position:
Volunteer Education Assistant

Location:

WWT Washington, Pattinson, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8LE

Contract end date: 30-06-2026

Hours:

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.
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Position:
Chair of Friends of Bradford’s Becks

Location:

Bradford
Contract end date: 01-07-2026

Hours:

5‑8 hours per month
Responsibilities:
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

Position:
Activities and Events Volunteer

Location:

WWT Arundel, Mill Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PB

Contract end date: 24-05-2026

Hours:

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  

Position:
Events Assistant Volunteer

Location:

Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)

Contract:

Ongoing

Hours:

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.
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Position:
Practical Conservation Volunteer

Location:

Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Contract:

Ongoing

Hours:

5 hours per month
Responsibilities:
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@

Position:
College Lake Visitor Welcome Volunteer

Location:

College Lake, Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring, Bucks, HP23 5QG

Contract:

Ongoing

Hours:

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  with subject ‘CL Welcome’.

Position:
Volunteer Officer – Outdoor Learning & Play

Location:

TCV Skelton, Grange Environment Centre, Leeds, LS10 1RS

Contract:

Ongoing

Hours:

2‑3 or more days per week
Responsibilities:
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:  or call .

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