Volunteer Living History Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Martin Mere
TYPE
Volunteer
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Nonprofit & Charity
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Local History Knowledge Public Speaking Teamwork Customer Service Communication Skills Knowledge of Martin Mere

FULL DESCRIPTION

Volunteer Living History Assistant

Location: Martin Mere

Closing Date: 21/07/2026

Salary: Not Specified

Vacancy Type: Volunteer

About The Role

By providing an excellent visitor experience as a member of the Living History team, you will be bringing wetlands throughout history, and the history of the mere to life by delivering key messages about how important wetlands are for food, materials, medicine and livelihoods. This encourages our visitors to make the most of their visit to Martin Mere, and to understand and support our work to save wetlands for wildlife and people.

Volunteers are an essential part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.

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About You

No previous experience is required as training will be provided. However this role will suit you if you have a love of wildlife and the outdoors and are:

  • A good knowledge of local history
  • Confident or experienced in delivering talks
  • Able to work in a team of staff and volunteers
  • Experience in a customer related role would be advantageous
  • Able to communicate well to a diverse range of audiences
  • Familiar with Martin Mere centre

Please note, this role is not suitable for Under 18's.

About Us

We’re [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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?

Why you'll love volunteering at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

  • Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
  • Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
  • Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
  • Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
  • Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
  • Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life

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