Community Engagement

What you’ll be doing

As a Wildlife Guide Volunteer at Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve, you’ll be out and about on the reserve, helping visitors make the most of their visit. You’ll chat with people along the trails, point out wildlife sightings, share interesting facts about the species and habitats they’re enjoying, and answer questions. You’ll also ...

As a Wilder Communities (Team Wilder) Volunteer, you’ll help bring nature to the heart of local communities by supporting groups to create and care for wildlife-friendly spaces. This could include helping with tree planting, sowing wildflowers, building bug hotels, improving churchyards for wildlife or advising on how to make community green spaces ...

Spend your weekend making a difference! We’re looking for Wilder Welcome Volunteers to help lead our Wellness Walks at Idle Valley Nature Reserve. These gentle walks take place once a month on a weekend, lasting about an hour, followed by a friendly get‑together in our café. As a Wellness Walk Leader, you’ll:

• Welcome visitors …

Skills – working with young people Requirement – Over 18 years old, DBS Check required When – Third Sunday of the month

You will be working with 11–18‑year‑olds, overseeing the delivery of hands‑on experience managing landscapes. This could include practical hands‑on conservation tasks, campaigning and engaging the public to inspire …

Supported by the Membership Development Manager, we are looking for individuals with great people and communication skills and an outgoing personality to help build rapport with visitors to our centres to support our county-wide membership recruitment campaign. Time commitment to be mutually agreed with successful applicants. Will ideally include some weekend …

Wildlife Watch is a group where 8‑12‑year‑olds can meet and enjoy exploring their environment. In south Nottinghamshire, our Wildlife Watch group is based at Rushcliffe Country Park and meets on the 2nd Saturday each month. …

We’re setting up a new volunteer team at Idle Valley Nature Reserve to be the friendly face of responsible dog walking. We love dogs, and we know lots of people enjoy our reserves while walking with their furry friends. While most visitors are paw‑some at being respectful, sadly, there are some bad habits which make life difficult for the very wildlife we are working so hard …

We’re setting up a new volunteer team at Skylarks Nature Reserve to be the friendly face of responsible dog walking. We love dogs, and we know lots of people enjoy our reserves while walking with their furry friends. While most visitors are paw‑some at being respectful, sadly, there are some bad habits which make life difficult for the very wildlife we are working so hard …

We believe that volunteering should be accessible to everyone. The role of a volunteer buddy helps us achieve this goal by providing tailored support and encouragement to fellow volunteers with health conditions or individual needs, ensuring they have equal opportunity to actively participate. This role may also involve working with children and adults at risk. …

We’re setting up a new volunteer team at Attenborough Nature Reserve to be the friendly face of responsible dog walking. We love dogs, and we know lots of people enjoy our reserves while walking with their furry friends. While most visitors are paw‑some at being respectful, sadly, there are some bad habits which make life difficult for the very wildlife we are working so hard …

Get involved with 'Do One Thing' and help people to take their first actions for nature! Do One Thing has a variety of activities on offer for community groups and schools. It works with people aged 5‑100+. This role can work with children and vulnerable adults, but not exclusively …

Newent Watch Group meets once a month at the weekends, led by volunteers the group engages with children and families on a different topic each month. You don't need to be an expert but a passion for wildlife and an ability to enthuse others is vital …