Careers
Looking to start a career in the conservation sector but are not sure where to begin? We have created some helpful tips to get your first environment sector job.
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Outdoor & practical volunteering
Join one of our practical volunteer groups across the county and help us care for the wild places you love!
My career path
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…
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Legislation that must go further for nature
The planning system matters for nature. 11 March 2025 saw the UK Government publish a Planning and Infrastructure Bill. But does it go far enough for nature? The Wildlife Trusts' Head of Land…
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.
Education Volunteering
Help us inspire the next generation to love wildlife at our education centres in Leatherhead and Godstone.
Citizen Science Volunteering Registration Form
Citizen Science Volunteering Registration Form. Please register as a Trust volunteer before completing this form.
Volunteering with the Trust: Elaine's story
Back in September 2021, Elaine Brindley from Royal Holloway University, started as a placement student with Surrey Wildlife Trust.
Traineeships
Surrey Wildlife Trust offers training placements to help the next generation of conservation experts gain valuable experience.
Volunteer
Wildlife conservation volunteering in Surrey is a great way to learn new skills, make new friends and keep fit!
Past conservation projects
Past conservation projects undertaken by Surrey Wildlife Trust.
Rosy feather star
Another member of the echinoderm phylum, feather stars share some characteristics with true starfish, but also have their very own intriguing adaptations and behaviours, which make them a…