Volunteering
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Volunteering for Sustainability
Graham Cogger has been a volunteer for Essex Wildlife Trust’s sustainability team since 2020. We spoke to Graham to ask him more about what it’s like being a volunteer with us.
Volunteering FAQ
frequently Asked Questions
Volunteering on our nature reserves
Hear from one of our wonderful volunteers to tell you more about volunteering on a nature reserve.
Volunteering to make a difference for nature and people
In our volunteer blog series, we are putting the spotlight on inspiring stories from our amazing volunteers. This time, June Lambert shares her journey - from admin volunteer to taking on exciting…
Corporate team volunteer days
Our corporate volunteering days provide a fantastic opportunity to get out in nature and to help make our reserves the best possible homes for wildlife.
Volunteer stories - meet Wilder Learning Volunteer Andrew Jacobs
We interviewed Andrew Jacobs, Wilder Learning Volunteer about his passion for working with children and young people in nature.
Volunteering Opportunities
Browse our current volunteering opportunities and help wildlife in your local area. There are volunteering opportunities across the UK, from supporting events, to community gardening and species surveying.
Volunteer Week 2023
Essex Wildlife Trust gives thanks to the dedicated team of volunteers that help conservation happen.
Corporate Volunteer Days
Volunteer with one of our work parties or Nature Discovery Centre teams.
Thanks to our volunteers for the amazing work in 2024
Read more about how our volunteers have made a huge difference to wildlife this year.
Remember a Charity Week: Olive’s story
Olive Griffiths was a member of the Trust for over 19 years, and our Legacy Manager, Rosalyn Leclercq, had the pleasure of spending the day with her in 2015, when Olive asked to meet and talk…