Community Volunteering Opportunities
Help nature near you by volunteering with community groups across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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How to be a volunteer surveyor
BBOWT volunteer, Simon Blake gives an insight into life as a bird and butterfly surveyor for the ecology team.
All volunteering opportunities
There are lots of different ways to get involved in the work of your local Wildlife Trust.
What does a volunteer wildlife surveyor do?
BBOWT volunteer Sylvia O'Brien explains what she does as a volunteer surveyor for the ecology team and how you can get involved too
College Lake Visitor Welcome Volunteer
Our Visitor Welcome Volunteers are the friendly first point of contact for everyone visiting the visitor centrre on our spectacular nature reserve
It’s a rewarding role that puts you right…
Volunteer
Whether you have just an hour, a day or a week to give, and whatever your skills, there’s an opportunity for you to volunteer with the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) near where you live.
New volunteer opportunities at the Nature Discovery Centre
Our Engaging with Nature project, based in Thatcham, is looking for volunteers. Project officer, Carrie Starbuck explains more about the role and how to get involved.
College Lake Visitor Centre Retail and Information Volunteer
Ready to go beyond just welcoming visitors?
Step inside the heart of College Lake and become a Visitor Centre Retail and Information Volunteer.
In this important role, you'll…
Volunteer Opportunity Closed
This vacancy has closed, please see our volunteer pages for current opportunities.
Returning to volunteering
Volunteer Hannah Webley describes how returning to volunteering after a long break due to the pandemic felt like coming home
Visitor Centres
Our visitor centres offer a great day out for all the family, whatever the weather. Both College Lake in Bucks and The Nature Discovery Centre in Berks have wonderful wildlife and fantastic lakeside trails to explore, as well as cosy cafes with a great selection of food and drinks.
A huge thankyou to all our volunteer wildlife surveyors!
Colin Williams looks back on some of the wildlife highlights from 2023