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As a Trainee Reserves officer at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Dale is lucky enough that he can take his passion for wildlife to work with him, with a job that will set him up for a career in…
Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Practical Conservation Volunteering
Nature needs us more than ever! By completing the volunteering section of your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with Surrey Wildlife Trust, you’ll be helping to make a real difference for local wildlife…
Work Experience
Undertake work experience with Surrey Wildlife Trust. Gain new skills and experience and decide whether a job in the conservation sector is for you.
Norbury Park Conservation Group celebrates 10 years of volunteering
For the past decade, the Norbury Park Conservation Group has worked tirelessly to help protect and restore this beautiful nature reserve in the Surrey Hills. This September, the group celebrates…
Boots on the Ground: Practical Conservation Volunteering Updates July 2025
With work parties running from Monday - Friday each week throughout the county, we are so grateful for all the support we get from our practical conservation volunteers. Read all about what they…
Boots on the Ground: practical conservation volunteering updates February 2026
At SWT we manage over 65 nature reserves with a wealth of support from our dedicated volunteers, assisting with a vast range of habitat management tasks. Read all about what they've been up…
Boots on the Ground: Practical Conservation Volunteering Updates September 2025
At SWT we manage over 65 nature reserves with a wealth of support from our dedicated volunteers, assisting with a vast range of habitat management tasks. Read all about what they've been up…
Boots on the ground: practical conservation volunteering updates December 2025
At SWT we manage over 65 nature reserves with a wealth of support from our dedicated volunteers, assisting with a vast range of habitat management tasks. Read all about what they've been up…
Door Drop Heroes – flexible local volunteering (membership leaflet delivery)
Help the Trust grow by reaching out to potential members and encouraging them to join our mission to restore Surrey's nature.
Traineeships
Surrey Wildlife Trust offers training placements to help the next generation of conservation experts gain valuable experience.
Volunteer for wildlife
Wildlife conservation volunteering in Surrey is a great way to learn new skills, make new friends and keep fit!