Grounds Gardener Volunteer

As a Gardening & Grounds volunteer you will be helping to maintain the flower beds and grounds around the Visitor Centre and our two AirBnB properties on site to a high standard, ensuring that we maintain a diverse habitat for nature and that our visitors and guests enjoy their visits.

This role involves:

• Assisting with the maintenance and development of the gardens and grounds around the visitor centre and car park;
• Seasonal planting, pruning and harvesting of flower beds;
• Weeding areas, where necessary;
• Mowing set areas when required;
• Welcoming and engaging visitors;
• Keeping up to date with the work of WWT and Welney and sharing that with visitors

Looking for valuable work experience to gain relevant skills or want to spend more time outdoors? Or both? Look no further - a volunteering position with us plays a crucial role in saving wetlands for wildlife and people as well as:

• Being part of a volunteering experience in an inspiring environment and getting closer to nature
• Making a real contribution to the conservation work of WWT
• Learning new, transferable skills and being part of an inclusive volunteering experience
• Becoming part of a friendly and dedicated team
• Gaining free entry to all WWT wetland centres throughout the UK on presentation of your WWT name badge, and enjoying a great discount in WWT shops and cafes
• You will be provided with a WWT uniform and receive full induction and training for your role

Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.