Catering Support Volunteer

Closing Date: 18/07/2026
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All Locations
Washington
What type of role are you interested in
Volunteer
Catering

About The Role

At WWT we shape unforgettable experiences, and at our heart we are warm, welcoming and genuine. In our Waterside Cafe we do this by offering a delicious selection of home cooked food and chilled drinks, served and assisted by our friendly team of staff and volunteers. 

We are looking for volunteers who can support our team in the Waterside Cafe and ensure we offer excellent customer service to our visitors.

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 the café team with clearing of tables
  • Supporting behind-the-scenes with tasks such as washing up and loading the dishwasher
  • Engaging with visitors to the café and helping with any enquiries they may have
  • Assisting with recycling
  • Refilling counters and displays

About You

No previous experience is required for this role as full training will be provided, and a willingness to learn new skills is more important.

This role would suit you if:

  • Have great verbal communication skills
  • Enjoy working as part of a team
  • Have good general fitness, as this role involves spending time on your feet and may involve lifting
  • Are reliable and committed
  • Have an interest in and enthusiasm for the work of WWT
Additional notes 

We are looking for volunteers to commit one day per week from 11-3pm. Assistance on weekends and during school holidays is especially helpful. We will mutually agree the hours you are able to contribute, and it would be helpful if you could try to give us as much notice as possible on the occasions when you are not able to contribute those hours. 

To ensure a positive volunteering experience for you and to provide a helpful contribution to the organisation, we hope you will be able to volunteer with for us for at least six months.

This role is not suitable for people under 18 years.

About Us

We are 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 you’re looking to meet new people, learn new skills or spend time in our wildlife-rich wetlands, there’s a volunteer role for you. Just a few hours spent volunteering can really make a world of difference to our wildlife, and to you.

So, come surround yourself with the wonder of wetlands, and the people who inject their energy and passion into them. Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. The only question left is, what role will you play?

 

Why you’ll love volunteering at WWT

  • Make a real contribution to the conservation work of WWT by helping to restore and conserve our internationally important wetland sites
  • Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded nature lovers who bring energy, passion, and expertise to their roles
  • Make new friends and become part of an inspiring and inclusive community
  • Gain relevant volunteering experience and learn & develop new skills
  • Get volunteer discount on WWT shops, café, and membership
  • Get free entry to all our UK wetland centres, including your family
  • Receive access to wildlife talks, webinars, and practical information to help you manage your volunteer role as well as daily life
  • Be kept informed on what’s happening across the WWT and the positive change you are helping to make happen

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