The Purpose

The Wildlife Volunteer role supports Trentham’s Ranger team in protecting, enhancing, and monitoring the estate’s habitats and wildlife. By assisting with practical conservation tasks and species monitoring, volunteers help ensure that Trentham remains a thriving home for a wide range of wildlife, while contributing to long-term biodiversity and rewilding goals. Volunteers may also support seasonal wildlife experiences, such as Beaver Safaris, helping visitors learn more about conservation work at Trentham.

The Person

This role is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in wildlife and the natural environment, who enjoys working outdoors and wants to play an active part in conservation at Trentham. You’ll be enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to learn, with a positive attitude towards hands-on tasks and working as part of a team. An interest in biodiversity, habitat management, or wildlife monitoring is beneficial, but above all, we’re looking for people who care about nature and want to help it thrive.

Required Experience

• No formal qualifications required
• Previous volunteering, conservation, or outdoor experience is beneficial but not essential
• An interest in learning species identification and habitat management techniques
• Willingness to develop practical skills through hands-on experience

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Ranger team with habitat management tasks, including invasive species control and habitat restoration
• Support wildlife monitoring activities and record observations accurately
• Follow health and safety guidance at all times
• Use tools and equipment responsibly following training and instruction
• Support wildlife events and Beaver Safaris when required
• Represent Trentham positively when interacting with visitors and other volunteers

Benefits

• Learn more about the wildlife at Trentham and across the UK
• Access to exclusive wildlife and conservation volunteer events
• Gain valuable hands-on experience to support future career aspirations
• Meet and work alongside like-minded people with a shared passion for nature
• Free annual membership to Trentham after completing 40 hours of volunteering. Membership benefits include: gardens access 7 days a week, up to 15% discount in participating shops, restaurants, and cafés, early access and discounted tickets for selected events, plus much more

To apply, please send your application form to enquiry@trentham.co.uk