Grounds and Gardening Volunteers

Closing Date: 31/07/2025
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Slimbridge
What type of role are you interested in
Volunteer
Grounds, Gardening, Landscaping

About The Role

We believe that the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we  awe-inspiring nature up close. At Slimbridge Wetland Centre, visitors can explore unique wetland habitats and the amazing array of birds, mammals and amphibians that inhabit them. Our volunteers help to welcome and inspire visitors, and get to experience looking after our unique habitats and heritage.

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.

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

Who are we looking for?
 
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
Are happy 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.
 

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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