Volunteering

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Volunteering for nature

Avon Wildlife Trust is committed to empowering volunteers to take action for nature.

Our volunteers are a valued community who give their time to make a difference for wildlife in Avon.

As a volunteer, you will have the chance to meet like-minded people, and learn about our native wildlife.  As well as improving your physical, and mental wellbeing, volunteering is a great way to enhance your CV, support study and gain valuable skills.

Wild Cats (Wild City Action Team) Volunteers, Hedgelaying, Coombe Brook Valley (c) Ainsley Dwyer

Wild Cats (Wild City Action Team) Volunteers, Hedgelaying, Coombe Brook Valley (c) Ainsley Dwyer

Current Volunteering Opportunities

What kinds of volunteering roles do we offer? All sorts! We offer volunteering opportunities throughout Avon, check the link below to see what current volunteering opportunities we have. 

 

 

Explore our Volunteer Roles here
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions we are often asked about volunteering with Avon Wildlife Trust:

How can I get involved?

Contact the relevant person for the opportunities above. If you can't find what you're looking for, please email us on volunteer@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk. We can see if we can organise something that you are interested in. 

I have mobility problems, can I still help out?

We have a range of opportunities to suit different needs, including office based roles and, at times, outdoor roles which require less physical exertion. Please get in touch with us to discuss your needs on volunteer@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk or 07579218691.

Do I need any previous experience?

No, just a willingness to learn!

How can I give feedback about my experience?

We welcome all feedback. You can either email us at volunteer@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk or call us at 07579218691.

I would be interested in using my work volunteering day at Avon Wildlife Trust, how do I organise this?

Currently the only volunteering that we offer is through the Wild Work Days. We dont currently have the capacity to organise one off volunteering for people to use their volunteering day with our organisation. 

Want to find out more?

You can call us on 0117 917 7270 or

Email us

Wild Work Days

We offer a range of opportunities for your team to get together beyond the office, to reconnect with the natural world. We provide learning experiences to support behaviour change whilst also giving back to the local natural environment, and take further action in supporting nature’s recovery.

For more details please click through to our Wild Work Days page here.

Youth volunteering

Do you want to gain skills and experience in nature conservation? Do you want to volunteer alongside like-minded people making a difference for wildlife in our area? Our volunteering opportunities for people aged 14-24 help you to develop practical and transferrable skills whilst learning more about local wildlife and conservation.

Find out more here.

Local Groups

Our local groups champion wildlife in their neighbourhood. They help look after local wildlife sites, fundraise for Avon Wildlife Trust, and organise wildlife activities.

Contact your local group

  • Chew Valley: Andy Davis - 01275 332 601
  • Keynsham: Kathy Farrell - 07850 508 702
  • Portishead: Cynthia Dorn - 01275 843 160 or Sarah Kennedy - 07853 248 476 email: avonwildlifetrustportishead@gmail.com
  • Southwold (Yate) : Tim Fairhead - 01454 323 608

Taking action for nature

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