Volunteering opportunities - Opportunities for young people
We have a variety of opportunities for those ages 12-24 to get involved in volunteering at Somerset Wildlife Trust.
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Somerset Nature and Wellbeing Opportunities
On this page, you can find local projects, initiatives and opportunities to take part in which are focused on improved mental and physical health and wellbeing.
Volunteering opportunities - Wildlife Watch
We have several Wildlife Watch groups across the county, but we would love to establish more! If there isn’t a Wildlife Watch group in your area, then why not think about setting one up? Find out more.
Volunteering opportunities - Practical & outdoors
Our practical conservation volunteer groups carry out essential habitat management tasks for the benefit of local wildlife, and we couldn’t manage our reserves in the way we do without them. Find out more.
Volunteering opportunities - Leadership & Advocacy
We know that for large scale societal change to take place, we need at least 1 in 4 people acting in support of nature. Find out more.
Volunteering opportunities - Surveying and monitoring
Surveying, monitoring and recording species across the county is vital if we are to understand the current state of nature across Somerset. Find out more.
Volunteering opportunities - Remote / Hybrid work
Volunteering remotely is a great way to get involved if you want flexibility in when and where you volunteer! Find out more.
New, exciting initiative launches to help spread the word about wildlife-friendly gardening
Somerset Wildlife Trust announces a new alternative to a ‘coffee morning fundraiser’ that encourages nature lovers to share their top gardening tips with their friends and neighbours over tea and…
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.
Government puts bees at risk
The Government, for the second year running, has allowed for a banned bee-harming pesticide to be used by sugar beet farmers in England, threatening our precious pollinators.
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Wildlife at risk on farms as vital hedge and river rules vanish
The National Trust, RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts say rivers and hedgerows are at increasing risk as UK Government fails to enshrine basic protection for nature on farms.