Volunteers are integral to the running of our London reserve and without their help we wouldn’t be able to maintain this amazing 105-acre wetland of international importance. Our volunteer team are friendly, motivated, and hard-working, and benefit from volunteering by gaining experience, meeting new like-minded people, and making a difference by helping to maintain our important wetland.
Managing a large wetland nature reserve requires a lot of practical, hands-on, physical tasks. With training and guidance, you will become part of our small and dedicated Reserve Support Team. Your role will be to provide regular support in all practical reserve management - including maintaining habitats, increasing species biodiversity, and ensuring the reserve and grounds look their best.
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team, and we wouldn’t be able to maintain our internationally important wetland sites without their help. You will receive a very warm welcome, full induction & training, and be provided with the necessary equipment, uniform, and anything else needed to thrive in your role.
Main tasks
- Assisting with practical reserve management including scrub clearance, pruning, pollarding, and fencing
- Construction & maintenance of island scrapes, ditches and reed beds
- Ensuring that reserve water bodies are maintained and managed appropriately (boat use may be needed)
- Assisting with the construction and maintenance of access routes to the bird hides - including the maintenance of fences, footpaths, and hides
- Operating agreed machinery and hand tools safely & correctly to carry out management
- Observing and following health & safety regulations at all times to ensure the safety, welfare, and enjoyment of everyone on site