Volunteer with us
Essex Wildlife Trust has over 1,700 dedicated volunteers helping to safeguard Essex's wildlife and habitats. Volunteering offers you a unique opportunity to make a real difference, gain new skills and be part of a passionate community of like-minded people.
Volunteering opportunities
Whether you're looking to get involved in hands-on conservation, support our educational programs, or lend a hand in our Nature Discovery Centres, there's something for everyone.
Please note, any volunteer engaged in regulated activity with children and young people will be subject to vetting checks including an Enhanced DBS check with a barred list check.
John Allen has volunteered with the Trust for 50 years.
Seagrass volunteers.
Hanningfield Nature Discovery Park volunteer Bernard helping us to promote our Campaigns postcards.
Abberton 'Thank You' guided walk.
Volunteer Suki surveying.
Campaigns Volunteer Sue Huggett taking part in The Essex BioBlitz.
Volunteering with us helps you meet like-minded people.
Tollesbury volunteers litter picking.
Barn owl tagging.
Volunteer with our Wilder Learning team.
Our Thank You events bring volunteers together throughout the year.
Recognising our volunteers
We deeply value the contributions of all our volunteers and strive to recognise and celebrate their efforts through the Ray Marsh Award, Hidden Hero Award, Wild Service certificates and our Thank You events throughout the year.
Volunteers in action
Helping Hamelin Trust create a sensory garden
As part of Team Wilder, we've supported Hamelin Trust transform their unused space into a sensory garden.
Volunteering on our nature reserves
Hear from one of our wonderful volunteers to tell you more about volunteering on a nature reserve.
Conservation Matters: October
Find out what our conservation team and volunteers have been up to in October.
We’re celebrating 65 years of Essex Wildlife Trust
Look back at all we’ve achieved together for wildlife.
Submit your highlights and memories over the last six and a half decades.
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