Wilderness Volunteers
“Volunteering is at the very core of being a human.
No one has made it through life without someone else’s help. “
No one has made it through life without someone else’s help. “
Heather French Henry
Our Volunteer Roles…
Work with Young People
Day Programme Youth Mentors
Weekdays AM/PM
1-2-1 Youth Mentors
Weekends AM/PM Weekdays Evenings
Youth mentor volunteers must pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service background check and also complete child protection training.
These costs are covered by the Wilderness Foundation.
Work Outdoors
Environmental Education Support Volunteer
Weekdays AM/PM
Allotment Support Worker
Weekdays AM
Groundskeeper or Gardener
Weekdays AM/PM
Use Your Skills
Project and Membership Administrator
Weekdays AM/PM
Marketing and PR
Weekdays AM/PM
Volunteer Management
Weekdays AM/PM
Videographer/Photographer/Events Organiser
Adhoc
Our volunteers are vital to running our programmes, including:
- Helping troubled young people turn their lives around
- Working outdoors to help preserve wild spaces
- Working on fundraising and public awareness campaigns
- Gaining the satisfaction of contributing to the wellbeing of people and the planet
Most volunteer opportunities are in and around Essex and the London area but some volunteering roles can be done remotely.
Volunteer Quotes
My name is Christine Smith and I volunteered in the office at the Wilderness Foundation for 7 years.
Having retired I looked for a way that I could give something back to the community. I enjoyed the people and the varied work together with their appreciation of what I did which explains the length of time I volunteered for the organisation. I believe that in a small way I saved individuals time so that the team could continue their valuable work.
I recently joined the Wilderness Foundation and was immediately welcomed and made to feel part of the team. Whether helping out with maintenance around the grounds; or working with the youth groups and sharing my enthusiasm for nature and the outdoors with them, every day here is different and it’s great fun being part of such an awesome charity!
How to Apply
To register your interest in a volunteer position, please download and complete the Volunteer Application Form.
Completed forms should be returned to our Volunteer Coordinator via email info@wildernessfoundation.org.uk