Durham Wildlife Trust has lots of exciting opportunities for volunteering. We are always looking for willing volunteers who share our passion for wildlife, conservation and broadening awareness. As a volunteer you can play an integral role in what we do. Volunteering is such a wonderful way to socialise and be part of a wonderful team.
If you have any questions you can ring us on 0191 584 3112 or email volunteer@durhamwt.co.uk and we can talk you through the different roles that we have available.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Durham Wildlife Trust. We have changed how we work in response to COVID-19 so we can continue to deliver for nature, but while we are working to re-engage and bring back our existing volunteers, we are currently unable to take on new (task) volunteers.
Events and Education Volunteering
Education Team Volunteer
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Visitor Centre Volunteer
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Reception and Administration Volunteer
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
Low Barns Ambassador Volunteer
Low Barns Nature Reserve Visitor Centre
Practical Volunteering
Task Force Volunteer Weekly Timetable
Site Warden Volunteer
Selected Durham Wildlife Trust Nature Reserves
Task Force Volunteer
Low Barns Nature Reserve and/or Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve
Task Volunteer – Land of Oak and Iron
Across Durham and Gateshead
Task Volunteer – Heart of Durham
Low Barns Nature Reserve
Please note: volunteers must be over 18 years old or over, or accompanied by parent /guardian if under 18 years.
Business Volunteering
We have various Corporate Volunteering Packages to suit your needs. For information please visit our Corporate Volunteering page or to discuss available options please ring Zoe Hull on 0191 584 3112 or email zhull@durhamwt.co.uk.
Why volunteer with us?
Our volunteers play such an important part in our work at Durham Wildlife Trust.
We have a lovely volunteering culture and we really value feedback from our volunteers so we can improve and learn.
Volunteer Forum
Our volunteer Forum meet quarterly and discuss all sorts of issues, including planning volunteer celebrations, celebrating highlights, finding out about new projects and discussing anything that interests our volunteers.
Volunteer Development Group
This is a group of volunteers who have put themselves forward to help Durham Wildlife Trust to shape best practice in volunteer retention and recruiment. Helping us to improve our volunteer experience and make the most of opportunities with volunteers.
