We have a variety of opportunities for those ages 16-30 to get involved in volunteering at Somerset Wildlife Trust.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hybrid and remote volunteering is a great way to get involved if you want flexibility in when and where you volunteer! Find out more.

Volunteering with us is a great way to use your skills and experience to make a difference for Somerset’s wildlife, as well as being a great way to spend time and socialise with like-minded people from across the county.

Cetaceans are at risk due to continuous threats to them and their habitats, including capture and drowning in fishing gear, sound disturbance, marine pollution and over-fishing. The Bristol Channel has a resident population of harbour porpoises as well as being visited by various species of dolphin.

Sea Watch Foundation is a national charity working to improve the conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises. You can take part in its monitoring programme as volunteer observers through regular surveys along the coast organized by the Somerset Wildlife Trust. We also offer training by Sea Watch experts in how to carry out monitoring and surveying of this important group of sea mammals.

The information gathered by Sea Watch observers has been the primary source of knowledge about the relative status and distribution of cetacean around the British Isles.

Have you spotted a porpoise or other sea mammals in Somerset Waters? Whether you want to record a casual sighting or your sighting is part of your 2 hour land-based survey, submit your sightings here!

Sea Watch Foundation is a national charity working to improve the conservation and protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises. You can take part in its monitoring programme as volunteer observers through regular surveys along the coast organized by the Somerset Wildlife Trust. We also offer training by Sea Watch experts in how to carry out monitoring and surveying of this important group of sea mammals.

The information gathered by Sea Watch observers has been the primary source of knowledge about the relative status and distribution of cetacean around the British Isles.

Survey that can be provided to targeted groups.

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.

This page contains links to reports on matters such as survey and monitoring, and provides detail on open access software delivered by Somerset Wildlife Trust.