Volunteer Education Assistant

Closing Date: 31/12/2025

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Engaging with schools/learning

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About The Role

Why do we need you?

At WWT, we believe that the best way for people to understand and ‘connect’ with wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close. You will be directly involved in shaping children’s unforgettable experiences through the warm welcome you give them, your interactions with them and the information that you provide. We need enthusiastic people to help deliver our education programmes to school groups and in doing so ensure that they feel part of something amazing.

What will you be doing?

• Helping out with school groups as appropriate, bringing their science curriculum to life

• Engaging pupils in the natural world and helping to foster a love of the outdoors and wetland habitats

• Interacting with children in a sensitive and responsive manner

What's in it for you?

• You'll be playing a vital role in shaping unforgettable experiences for local school children and groups. We regularly hear the children visiting say, "best school trip ever!"

• Working as part of a small and friendly team, you will be supported in gaining any essential training for the role

• You will learn lots of new and transferrable skills. No two days are ever the same!

• You'll be making a tangible contribution to wetland conservation by inspiring the next generation to care for our planet

Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.

If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don't wish to apply online, please email [email protected] or leave a message at 0191 419 5933 with your name and number.

Just to let you know, some of our roles are very popular. To help our teams and minimise disappointment for people kind enough to want to support us, we might take roles down before the closing date if we get a lot of applications. If you do miss a role, or are looking for something particular, you can sign up to opportunity alerts.

About You

Who are we looking for?

The role will suit you if:

You have experience in an educational setting (though not essential)
You are able to work well in a team of staff and volunteers
You are able to communicate well with a diverse range of audiences
You are familiar with Washington Wetland Centre - this would be an advantage during the initial stages
You have a love of the outdoors and enjoy engaging with children

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you'll love volunteering at WWT

Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life

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