Useful Information for Volunteers
Useful information for volunteers, FAQ and our Volunteer Handbook
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Celebrating our wonderful volunteers
We are very lucky to have over 350 volunteers across nearly 40 different roles here at Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2025
This week has been all about celebrating our wonderful volunteers, without whom we simply wouldn’t be able to do what we do.
More than local: Why Local Wildlife Sites matter nationally
An amendment has been tabled to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that seeks to secure protection for Local Wildlife Sites. But what are they and why are they important?
Somerset communities to take the lead on local action for wildlife
Somerset Wildlife Trust launches new project to support local communities and young people across Somerset to take community-led action for nature.
Mendip woodlands and wildflowers get a funding boost
Somerset Wildlife Trust are excited to announce a new project with Aggregate Industries (AI), working to create, enhance and restore species-rich grasslands and woodlands in the Mendip area.
Volunteer testimonials
Find out what our volunteers say about volunteering at Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Wildlife
Somerset has some of the most spectacular and internationally-recognised habitats and wildlife in the country. We have beautiful and rare creatures like the Large Blue butterfly and the Eurasian bittern, important populations of Greater horseshoe bats and other incredible species such as Great white egrets, Red deer, Round-leaved sundew and magical murmurating Starlings.
Projects by local area
Our local projects by area, whether that by levels and moors, coastal, Mendip Hills or Taunton.
At home with wildlife
From digging a wildlife pond to planting a bee-friendly window box, there’s always something that you can do to help the wildlife on your doorstep.
Volunteer Awards
Our volunteers mean a lot to us, and we honour that every year with an awards ceremony at our AGM.
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.