Martin Volunteer Roles
The reserve is over 500 acre of stunning habitats including wet grassland, reedbed, woodland and hedgerows. We manage each of the habitats to benefit the wildlife that relies on the reserve. 25% of wetland plants and animals are at risk. One of the best parts of volunteering on the reserve is seeing the results from the work we have done. This can be tawny owls using the boxes we’ve put up, Marsh Harriers nesting in the reedbed we managed or Common Terns nesting on the gravel we put out. We could not do this without volunteers.
Volunteers play a crucial role in saving wetlands for wildlife and people.
This role involves:
· We survey everything at Martin Mere don’t worry if you are worried about your ID skills we can teach that but the role will involve counting birds, insects, plants etc.
· Lots of practical outdoor work is really varied and includes cutting down trees in the reedbed, cutting and raking the wildflower meadows and pulling Himalayan balsam.
· We love to explain to visitors what we are doing and explaining to them why we are surveying or cutting something.
· We have a herd of English Longhorn Cattle that are really important for managing the wet grasslands, the role involves check them and helping move them between fields.
· In the mornings we need to get the reserve ready for the visitors this involves opening the hides checking everything is in order, filling up the birdfeeders, looking for any exciting birds to put on the sightings pages.
This role will suit you if:
You enjoy getting outside no matter the weather, like to get involved with a wide variety of tasks and enjoy working in a team
We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to our world's problems. Together we will unlock their power – and help nature burst back to life. Because when wetlands flourish, all life will flourish!
We lead the way, bring life and inspire connection!
At WWT we believe that the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. At Martin Mere 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 look after our unique habitats and heritage.
On the canoe safari, visitors can take to the water to see the wetlands and wildlife from a new perspective.
Looking for valuable work experience to gain relevant skills or wanting to spend more time outdoors? Or both? You will assist with greeting our visitors with a warm welcome to canoe safari and assisting with the day-to-day operations you will be helping visitors enjoy a memorable experience every time they visit.
Our main values enrich our community….
By restoring our wonderful wetlands, we gain deeper connections
By inspiring future volunteers, we will inspire others to value, act and benefit from wetlands
To Thrive! We believe our volunteers will thrive in making WWT a more sustainable and inclusive organisation.
We want everyone in the UK to be able to access wetlands that provide amazing experiences and inspire support for conservation.
It is a great feeling showing a visitor a bird they’ve not seen before or helping them to tell the difference between 2 species they’ve been struggling on for ages. That spark of enthusiasm can make such a difference.
Volunteers play a crucial role in saving wetlands for wildlife and people.
This role involves:
· Being welcoming in the discovery hide and bird Observatory helping point out to the visitors what wildlife they can see
· Surveying the marsh harriers and avocets during the breeding season
· Walking around the other hides birding and talking to visitors.
· Updating the sightings board and letting the information desk team know about any exciting sightings.
· Keeping the hides clean by litter picking and sweeping
This role will suit you if:
You love birding and sharing your enthusiasm with others
At WWT we believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. At our wetland centres we shape unforgettable experiences for our visitors to engage with wetland wildlife and learn more about our pioneering work to conserve wetlands and save species around the world. Maintaining and developing an award winning wetland centre requires a lot of practical physical work to keep the centre looking in excellent condition, so we can continue to provide our visitors with a great day out and showcase our work to save wetlands for wildlife and people. In this role you will be providing regular support to the facilities team undertaking a range of hands on practical tasks, playing a vital part in managing the site.
What will you be doing?
General maintenance of facilities and buildings
Assisting on various maintenance/building projects.
Painting, concreting, joinery work, groundworks, drainage, plumbing are examples of the skills that would be great.
Willing to learn new skills such as those listed above whilst assisting the team in maintenance and building tasks.
Cleaning and maintenance of workshop and tools
We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to our world's problems. Together we will unlock their power – and help nature burst back to life. Because when wetlands flourish, all life will flourish.
We lead the way, bring life and inspire connection.
At WWT we believe that the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close. You will be directly involved in shaping our visitors’ unforgettable experiences through your warm welcome, your interaction with them and the information that you provide. We need enthusiastic people to engage with our visitors and to help them to make a connection with wetlands through our activities.
Why do we need you? Why volunteer with us?
· Delivering wildlife activity sessions to families e.g., pond dipping, bug hunts for a half day at the weekend
· Helping with seasonal children’s activities such as Pumpkin carving, Christmas crafts or even being an elf!
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Who are we looking for?
No previous experience is required as training will be provided. However this role will suit you if you have a love of wildlife and the outdoors:
· Experience either in an educational setting or in an environment involving children would be an advantage.
· Reliability and people who are prepared to make a commitment to volunteering.
· Confident in talking to the public.
· Able to work in a team of staff and volunteers.
· Keen to give our visitors a first-class experience.
· Able to communicate well to a diverse range of people, young and old.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our playground kiosk is an essential part of the trading team at WWT and provides a much-needed break space for our visitors during a fun day out. By being the friendly face behind the kiosk and providing excellent customer service, you can help make a family’s day go from good to brilliant.
Not only will you helping families, by making the kiosk to run as smoothly and as safely as possible, you will be creating an area where visitors can spend money. Every ice-cream or drink sold generates much needed income for WWT that goes straight into our world leading wetland conservation.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
As a face painter you will be out and about in the grounds, engaging with visitors to create memories and helping them and you to have a great day out!
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 Martin Mere Wetland Centre, visitors can explore unique wetland habitats and the amazing array of birds and mammals that inhabit them. Our volunteers help to welcome and inspire visitors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to our world's problems. Together we will unlock their power – and help nature burst back to life. Because when wetlands flourish, all life will flourish.
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 ensuring that they feel part of something amazing.
What will you be doing?
• Helping out with school groups as appropriate.
• Leading selected guided learning sessions (session plans provided)/supporting education lead.
• Attending training sessions and meetings when required.
• Being friendly and approachable to visitors, especially children.
• Interacting with children in a sensitive and responsive manner.
• Being aware of procedures regarding child protection.
• Being involved in peer mentoring and observation during guided learning sessions.
We’re WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. We’re on a mission to restore wetlands because they are a wondrous solution to our world's problems. Together we will unlock their power – and help nature burst back to life. Because when wetlands flourish, all life will flourish.
We lead the way, bring life and inspire connection.
Welcome Hosts help us create a great first impression. They’re on hand to provide a warm welcome and help visitors make the most of their day at Martin Mere. You will engage with our visitors and meet people from all walks of life by getting a chance to show off your skills in customer service. You will help every visitor leave the centre with a deeper understanding of WWT and the work we do to save wetlands for wildlife and people.
At WWT we believe that the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking.
What will you be doing?
· Acting as the first point of contact for all visitors to Martin Mere, providing them with a warm welcome along with appropriate information to aid their visit.
· Conducting specific talks to the public – scripts and training are provided.
· Conducting guided walks of the grounds and the reserve when required – again, training is provided.
· Handing out bird seed to visitors and assisting in bagging the seed.
Assisting with serving visitors drinks and ice-creams from the
At WWT we shape unforgettable experiences. We are a warm, welcoming and genuine charity that protects and restores Wetlands. WWT Martin Mere has 600 acres of amazing wetland scenery which is home a such an assortment of wildlife.
We are looking for volunteers who can support our team in our Café and shop to ensure we offer excellent customer service to our visitors.
By providing excellent customer care in our shop, you will be encouraging our visitors to support the wider conservation work of WWT. The money that is taken in retail is instrumental to the conservation work that WWT can afford to carry.
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.
Who are we looking for?
This role would suit you if:
- Have an enthusiastic and friendly manner
- Have an eye for detail and creativity
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- A confident attitude and / or experience in successful face-to-face contact with the public
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Are happy using a computer/till
- Like working in a busy environment
- An interest in birding and optics equipment (if you’d like to get involved in promoting and selling our optics