Outdoor Butterfly & Moth Events Host

At Butterfly Conservation, we want to create a world where butterflies and moths are enjoyed by everyone, forever. We run public events all across the County. Our Events Volunteers help to connect people to their local wildlife, encouraging people to take action for butterflies and moths.

This role should suit you if you are enthusiastic about butterflies and moths and would like to inspire other people to get involved in our work. You will be engaging with the public of all ages, including children. You will never be left alone; the only qualification required is the ability to provide a warm and friendly greeting.

Events Volunteer

Events Leader

Outdoors

To raise awareness of Butterfly Conservation and our work by assisting at public events.

E.g. Helping to run a moth trap, supporting a field trip or guided walk leader, or helping to run events based around Wild Spaces.

To recruit members or volunteers for Butterfly Conservation.

To promote national events or campaigns in your local area.

• Speaking to members of the public and/or local branch members about Butterfly Conservation’s work.
• Assisting, where required, with the promotion of membership or volunteering for Butterfly Conservation.
• Encouraging participation in national citizen science schemes such as the Big Butterfly Count.
• Supporting local people and communities to create ‘Wild Spaces’ that provide food and shelter for butterflies and moths.
• Helping with the identification of butterflies and moths, depending on your experience and ability.

• Enjoy speaking to a wide range of people about butterflies, moths and the environment.
• Reliable, with good time keeping.
• Some butterfly and/or moth identifications skills can be useful but are not essential, as training can be provided in this area.
• If you volunteer at a family event, you will need to be confident in speaking to or running activities for children.

• Develop your knowledge of plants, butterflies, moths and other fauna, plus key skills for life and work.
• Increase your social circle with like minded people, boosting your wellbeing.

This role may be active year-round, though most events take place between March and October. Timings of individual events vary but you can choose which ones you help with. We ask for a minimum commitment to assist with one event per year. Events can range from 2 hours to a full day. A DBS check is required for volunteers working regularly with children.

May involve accessing steep slopes, uneven ground, or remote sites. Please check with the named contact for this opportunity. Children aged 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult whilst volunteering. If you are aged 16 or 17, your parent may give written permission for you to volunteer unaccompanied. Photo Credit:
Sylvie Belbouab for all images (except child colouring on tarpaulin).