WWT London Wetland Centre

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

WWT London Wetland Centre brings the countryside to London. Although close to the heart of the capital it is a haven of tranquility for both wildlife and people. The Centre holds the Gold Award for Green Business Tourism, and in 2012 was voted Britain's Favourite Nature Reserve in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards.

Volunteers play a very important role in the life of the WWT. They do not take the place of paid staff, but they contribute to the success of WWT by assisting staff in nearly every department, so there are a wide range of opportunities available.

These include welcoming our visitors, providing guided tours, maintaining and improving the grounds, recruiting new WWT members, gardening and horticulture, providing office support, getting creative with the Education team, and supporting our pioneering work on the Reserve.  There is something for everyone!

Although volunteers work without financial reward there are many other ways that they benefit from becoming a WWT volunteer. learning new skills, meeting new people, keeping fit and gaining experience in wildlife conservation are just a few. 

We provide volunteers with a WWT uniform, a discount in our café and shop, regular volunteer newsletters and support through inductions and training.

All our current volunteer opportunities are advertised on our website and we recruit volunteers to specific roles. For each role we provide you with an indication of the activities and tasks involved, along with an outline of the skills you will need to carry it out in a role description.

We ask prospective volunteers to specify which role they are applying for and how they match the requirements for the role when submitting an application. We do not accept speculative applications. 

For more information on how apply please visit http://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/volunteer/