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WWT protects wetlands and wildlife. We believe all you need to start making the world a better place is imagination, passion and a trusty pair of boots. We are the UK’s leading wetland conservation ...
Nature & sustainability
Visitor Engagement
Organisation role · 4–6 hrs/Week
Stert Drove, Bridgwater TA5 2PU, UK
TeachingOutdoorsAdvice & MentoringFundraising
Nature & sustainability
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)
#84634
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Summary
Help introduce visitors to the wonder of nature and wetlands at WWT Steart MarshesDetailed description
About The Role
This role involves:
- Welcoming visitors to the nature reserve
- Learning new, transferable skills
- Talking to visitors about the value of the reserve as a working wetland
- Identifying key wildlife for visitors
- Encouraging visitors to connect with nature
- Helping visitors to orientate around the reserve
- Visitor facility checks (e.g. litter picking, sweeping hides)
- Using binoculars or telescope to showcase species of interest as required
- To keep up to date with projects and activities at the reserve and direct visitors to areas that may be of interest on their visit
About You
This role will suit you if you:
- Are happy to volunteer outdoors and be able to move around different areas of our site
- Are committed to good customer service and are willing to engage our visitors with the work of WWT
- Enjoy talking to and helping people
- Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to suit your audience
- Have an interest in and enthusiasm for the work of WWT
- Are able to work on your own initiative, take responsibility and seek assistance from staff when necessary
- Are willing to undertake relevant training
- Have a passion for wildlife and a good knowledge of local wildlife
- Are willing to work alone
About Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT)
WWT protects wetlands and wildlife. We believe all you need to start making the world a better place is imagination, passion and a trusty pair of boots. We are the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity. Almost all life depends on wetlands for water, food, or habitat. Yet a third of all wetlands have been destroyed. Today it seems we need them more than ever, for our health, our happiness and our wellbeing.
We are pioneers in saving threatened wetland wildlife, a centre for excellence in conservation science and experts in wetland management and creation.
We are pioneers in saving threatened wetland wildlife, a centre for excellence in conservation science and experts in wetland management and creation.