Grounds and Gardening Volunteers
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT)
Join our expert team in making our grounds looking it's best to inspire visitors
We are looking for some amazing Grounds & Gardens Volunteers to ensure the centre is looking its best for our visitors and maintain habitats for our living collections. We offer plenty of inclusive opportunities to get stuck in and help maintain the grounds and gardens around Slimbridge Wetland Centre, ensuring volunteers have a deep connection with not only our wonderful wetlands but by helping nature bounce back to life.
Gardening
Cleaning & Tidying, Conservation, Gardening
This role will suit you if you: • Enjoy working outdoors • Enjoy volunteering as part of a team • Have a moderate level of fitness • Have an interest in gardens and the natural environment • Enjoy engaging with visitors • Have some knowledge or experience of gardening or conservation (not essential) • Have a willing and can do attitude • As nearly all our volunteering roles take place in view of the public, you should have good communication skills and be willing to engage with our visitors to answer any queries and promote WWT as a whole • You must be 18 or over to apply
• Volunteer in an inspiring environment and get closer to nature • Learn new, transferable skills • Gain valuable work experience, especially in a conservation environment • Gain a fantastic and inclusive volunteering experience to talk about to a potential employer • Make a real contribution to the conservation work of WWT • Free entry to all WWT wetland centres throughout the UK • Discount in WWT shops and cafes • WWT uniform provided • Receive Induction and training • Become part of a friendly and dedicated team • Meet new friends and become part of a welcoming and inclusive community • Experience the physical and mental benefits of the outdoors.
Sessions start at 10am and finish around 4pm. We are looking for volunteers to join our team on a Wednesday. A minimum commitment of once a week is preferred. Positions will be available from end of February/early March.
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WWT Slimbridge
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