Conservation Volunteer, Watatunga Wildlife Reserve

Position Overview

Education Required: None; ages 18+ welcome.

Experience Required: None; enthusiasm for outdoor conservation work is what counts.

Description

Watatunga Wildlife Reserve is recruiting Conservation Volunteers in Norfolk, England, an unpaid, part-time role with monthly volunteer days, ages 18+, and tools and training provided.

Watatunga Wildlife Reserve, based in East Anglia, manages a working landscape across Norfolk dedicated to local biodiversity, habitat restoration, and wildlife conservation. The reserve hosts hands-on conservation work alongside ecological education programs.

This volunteer programme suits people who love being outdoors and want to contribute to local biodiversity without the commitment of weekly hours. Volunteers join a friendly team protecting and enhancing Norfolk’s unique landscapes; whether you are studying conservation, building practical skills, or simply giving back, you become part of an experienced and welcoming community.

Responsibilities

Tasks vary by season. Volunteer days may include:

Habitat management:

• Remove invasive species.
• Cut back overgrowth and maintain sightlines.
• Support wetland, woodland, or grassland restoration.
• Create and maintain wildlife corridors.

Practical land work:

• Clear and prepare areas for new habitats.
• Litter pick and tidy the site.
• Conduct basic maintenance such as fence repairs and path clearing.

Wildlife support and monitoring:

• Help set up or maintain nest boxes, camera traps, and feeding sites.
• Record observations and assist with basic wildlife monitoring.

Requirements

• Aged 18 or older.
• Enjoy physical outdoor work in all seasons.
• Passionate about wildlife and the environment.
• Able to follow safety guidance and work as part of a team.
• Reliable and able to commit to monthly volunteer days.
• Own transport to the site.

Additional Notes

• Tools and training provided on the day.
• Hands-on experience useful for careers in wildlife, ecology, animal care, and land management.
• Sector: Conservation; type: Volunteer; contract: Part-time.

How to Apply

Email a brief expression of interest to Charley Ross.

Direct questions to Charley Ross at education@watatunga.co.uk.