Grounds Support

About The Role

Our wetland centres shape unforgettable experiences for our visitors to engage with wetland wildlife and learn more about the amazing work WWT does to conserve wetlands and species around the world.
In this role you will play a part in helping to manage the site, keeping it safe and tidy, ready to welcome our visitors and share our story.

You might find yourself:

Helping with the maintenance of our visitor areas including vegetation weeding, clearing, pruning, coppicing and planting.
Repairing and maintaining pathways and edging.
Repairing and replacing timber fences, gates and barriers, painting and preserving where it’s needed.
Preparing the Centre for opening: checking and cleaning paths and rails, emptying bins, and replenishing sanitizer units around the grounds.
Ensuring the safety, welfare and enjoyment of yourself and our visitors
Keeping up to date with WWT news and talking to visitors about events and activities that might spark their interest.

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 volunteering@wwt.org.uk or leave a message at 01453 891 231 with your name and number.

About You

If you are looking for a volunteer role that will make use of your practical skills in a beautiful environment, close to nature, this might be the role for you.

You’ll be part of a close knit team, making a real contribution to our conservation work and making a real difference to the experience of people who visit our site.

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