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Opportunities for Young people
Opportunities for young people
Youth Community
Do you want to gain skills and experience in nature conservation and meet like-minded people?
Join our growing youth community of 14-30-year-olds that want to connect with other young people who are interested in, and passionate about, nature and wildlife in the Avon area.
What’s in it for you?
- Meeting like-minded people interested in conservation, nature and wildlife
- No commitment and flexible participation
- Gain skills and knowledge in conservation fieldwork and theory
- Be part of a supportive, inclusive and friendly community
- Have a voice and opportunity to influence wider Avon Wildlife Trust events and projects
What will it involve?
- Monthly Updates with news about events, courses, training and jobs
- In-person social meet ups
- Skills based sessions/events online and in-person
- Access to a Whatsapp Community (for over 18s only) to chat and connect with others
- The opportunity to shape the community and contribute to ideas and projects
How to join?
Just complete the form below and we’ll add you to our Youth Community mailing list and Whatsapp group (for over 18s only).
Join the Youth Community
To sign up for the upcoming Wildscreen Wildlife filmmaking workshops, please complete this form:
Upcoming events for young people
Ways you can get involved
Volunteering
Unfortunately, we do not currently have space in our Youth Rangers programme. We will advertise when spaces become available.
Our Youth Rangers group is specifically aimed at people aged 14 – 18, and meets once a month, usually on a Saturday. The sessions are a way to meet other young people who love nature and develop practical and transferrable skills in a safe, fun environment. We focus on habitat and land management at the urban nature reserve, Grow Wilder. Tasks often include bramble clearance, path maintenance, pruning, wood chipping, weeding and planting.
Work experience
Unfortunately, we aren't able to offer work experience placements or internships. Please sign up to the mailing list for signposting to other opportunities, and keep an eye out for any of our career focused events.
In the video below some of our staff talk about how they got into their role with Avon Wildlife Trust - covering roles in Communications, Practical Conservation, Wellbeing with Nature, and Community Engagement.
Meet the Youth Officers
All of our Youth Opportunities are supported by our two Avon Wildlife Trust Youth Officers, Connor and Tish.
Connor Meadows
I’m Connor and I help young people around the Avon area to take a closer look at the wildlife around us to appreciate the amazing plants and animals we can see on our doorstep and learn how to find them. I’m also helping young people use their voices for good and lead the Intergenerational Action for Climate and Nature project at Green Shoots.
I started my career in education at Bristol Zoo four years ago, and still haven’t found a better thrill than seeing the look on a young person’s face when they see a cool animal for the first time. Outside of work I co-host a wildlife podcast, collect charity shop nature books and am currently obsessed with moths. I’m excited to meet you through the events we run!
Tish Russell
I'm Tish and I support young people to connect with nature, find their way on their conservation career pathway and build confidence in the outdoors. I love meeting new people and continuing to grow our community of like-minded people, where we just enjoy nature and wildlife together!
I've been working in education and youth support for nearly ten years and continue to be inspired by the young people I work alongside. Outside of work, I'm a trustee for a local nature reserve, I love birdwatching and I paint when I can. You're always welcome to join our growing community!
(c) George Cook
