Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a leading voice for wildlife conservation across Hertfordshire and Middlesex. As a charity, we rely heavily on volunteers to help support and deliver our busy programme of events and engagement. 

We want to reach as many audiences and communities as possible, and this is only possible with the help of our amazing volunteers leading and assisting with our events. You could lead children/family activities at community events, provide support for our larger scale events such as Wildfest, lead with creative nature based activities or help at guided walks through our nature reserves.

When filling in the “more about me” box in the form below, please let us know if there is a specific type of event you are interested in volunteering at. 

If you have an interest in nature and working with communities and families, then this role could be for you.

The role:

Working alongside Wilder Community Officers and lead volunteers to deliver events and activities.

Leading and assisting with guided walks

Lead and assist staff and volunteers to visit various organisations to assist them in their site biodiversity- showing them how to make improvements for wildlife and people

Awareness that not everyone has easy access to nature and supporting the Trust to enable and empower traditionally and culturally isolated communities

Enabling communities to take action for wildlife and understand its importance in all our lives.

Role location:
Flexible depending on volunteer location and willingness to travel. Currently Watford is a priority for us.

Role responsibilities:

Act as an ambassador for Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

Enthuse a new generation about wildlife

Awareness that not everyone has easy access to nature and supporting the Trust to enable and empower traditionally and culturally isolated communities

Create new links with people with limited access to/awareness of wildlife

Promote active involvement from all, no matter how small the action

Support the Trust in working towards targets of engaging another 1 in 4 people in acting positively for wildlife

Skills and experience you will need:

Confident in working with the general public including families, children and young people

Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public

Enthusiastic about wildlife and the work of the Trust

Willingness to work as part of a team and attend relevant meetings if possible

Willingness to work in accordance with all relevant Trust policies and procedures including Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Data Protection.

Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate.

Reasons to volunteer with the Trust

• Provide vital support for the Trust by donating your time and experience
• Opportunity to develop your skills and confidence
• Gain valuable experience of working with the public, running events, health and safety and increasing your wildlife knowledge
• Receive support from a group of committed staff and volunteers working together to deliver our community engagement programme
• Join a fun and friendly team to make a difference

Volunteer training and support

• Induction training covering an introduction to the work of the Trust and information on our policies and procedures.
• In person training on how to lead and assist events.
• Mentoring with an experienced staff member to guide and review your activities
• Health & Safety training
• Training on First Aid will be available.
• Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed with prior arrangement
• Branded clothing for use at Trust events

Anticipated time commitment:

• Very flexible – time commitment to suit volunteer
• Support for engagement work will take priority but there may be an opportunity to get involved in other Trust activities
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