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Volunteer Hub

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Welcome to the Volunteer Hub

If you’re already one of our amazing volunteers, then this hub is for you. This is the place where we’ll keep you updated and connected with everything to do with volunteering at Essex Wildlife Trust.

Essential information for all volunteers

Volunteer recognition

Nominate a fellow volunteer who is a ‘hidden hero’ and they could be in with a chance of being awarded a free hotel stay, thanks to Room 2 Reward.

Submit a nomination

As well as seasonal social events with your local volunteer team, The Trust hosts annual volunteer thank-you events, Details for the 2023 event will be announced soon, sign-up to the volunteer newsletter to be the first to hear.

Read all about last year's celebrations

Every year at the Trusts AGM we highlight the outstanding contribution of an EWT volunteer by presenting them with the Ray Marsh Award.

Expenses

Safeguarding

Essex Wildlife Trust is committed to practices that protect everyone and consider that safeguarding of all is everyone’s responsibility. Every EWT volunteer undertakes Safeguarding training as part of the induction process, proportionate to their role. Thank-you for your vigilance and helping to keep children, young people and vulnerable adults safe.

External resources:

Volunteer wellbeing

Mental Health support

Here are a few external resources you can access to get further support:

Mental Health First Aiders at Essex Wildlife Trust

volunteers in Surrey - Jon Hawkins – Surrey Hills Photography

"The Trust was founded by volunteers in 1959 and volunteers continue to play a critical role, outnumbering staff by 10:1. Their dedication and passion in supporting the Trust’s mission is truly inspiring. Time is the most precious thing we have: to give it freely is the most generous thing you can do. Drawing on our collective talent and enthusiasm, we continue to achieve remarkable things for wildlife. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers for their contribution and impact. We are deeply grateful to them for helping to safeguard our natural world for future generations."
Rich Yates, Interim CEO
Essex Wildlife Trust