General Gardening

Closing Date: 28/02/2025

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Washington

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Property, facilities and grounds maintenance

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About The Role

At WWT, we shape unforgettable experiences. By working as part of the Grounds Volunteer team you will assist with the maintenance of all aspects of gardening within the grounds at Washington to exhibit our waterfowl and mammals from around the world to the highest standards. This will help to provide our visitors with a great day out and encourage them to engage with and support our work to save wetlands for wildlife and people.

What you'll be doing:

Assisting with development and maintenance of visitor centre grounds.
Assisting with planting, weeding and pruning.
Helping us maintain our visitor infrastructure to a high standard including path clearance, and furnishings.
Welcoming and engaging visitors.
Ensuring the safety, welfare and enjoyment of the visiting public.
Promoting the work of WWT to all visitors.

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 01453 891 231 with your name and number.

About You

This role will suit you if:

You have an interest in and understanding of gardening and conservation. No formal qualifications are required but we'd particularly like to hear from you if you have any type of previous experience.
You are looking for an outdoor and practical role. Please note this is a physical role, but please get in touch if you would like to discuss any particular support needs you may have.
You enjoy working in a team of staff and volunteers.
You can be proactive and able to work with a minimum of supervision, under the direction of the Grounds Manager and wardens.

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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