Summer Family Engagement Volunteer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Volunteer
LEVEL
Internship
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Public speaking and communication Environmental education techniques Pond dipping facilitation Forest school activity assistance Art workshop support Teamwork and collaboration Flexibility and adaptability Passion for nature and conservation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summer Family Engagement Volunteer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Summer Family Engagement Volunteer to help with family nature activities at the London Wetland Centre. This is an unpaid volunteer role for ages 16-18, running from 25 July to 31 August.

About The Role

Do you love wildlife and want to share your enthusiasm about it with others? Are you passionate about the planet and protecting nature? At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we love to get people closer to wetlands through our programme of family activities. As a Summer Family Engagement Volunteer you will help bring our site to life for family audiences. Examples of what you might be doing include engaging children with pond life in our pond dipping sessions, assisting with Forest School-style Friday Froglets sessions and helping with special events such as art workshops for our Dragonfly Festival.

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. If you are interested in volunteering for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] but don't wish to apply online, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or leave a message at [contact hidden].

About You

You might be interested in this role if:

  • You're aged 16 - 18 years old
  • Looking to gain volunteer experience for university applications etc.
  • Wanting to contribute to something important
  • Passionate about nature / conservation and protecting the planet

We'd love to hear from you if you're able to offer the following:

  • Happy speaking with people of all ages and background
  • Enthusiastic about conservation / nature / the environment
  • Willing to learn new skills and learn more about wetlands
  • Available for a taster day on Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th, Thursday 28th or Saturday 30th May
  • Available for induction on either Tuesday 21st or Thursday 23rd July
  • Able to commit at least five days across the summer holidays from 25th July to 31st August

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. Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power.

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
  • Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
  • Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
  • Access to webinars and practical information

Apply: https://vacancies.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/817/summer-family-engagement-volunteer.html

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