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Female volunteer holding some cleared scrub in the summer on MWT's Roundton Hill nature reserve

Photo: © MWT/Rob Haigh

Volunteering

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Trust

Have fun, meet new friends and learn new skills. We have lots of different opportunities available...

A couple of MWT volunteers standing in the middle of a hay field, tools in hand

Photo: © MWT/Rob Haigh

Habitat management

 

Get fit and keep active at a pace that suits you! Carry out hands-on conservation work, both on our nature reserves and in the wider countryside.
Dyfi Ospreys volunteer at the telescope with a visitor copyright Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust

A Dyfi Osprey volunteer shows a visitor the birds through a telescope © MWT

People engagement

 

Whether at the Dyfi Wildlife Centre or through our events and projects, you can help us inspire people to take action for wildlife.
Volunteers surveying a bog Local Wildlife Site

Local Wildlife Sites survey on a bog © MWT/Tammy Stretton

Surveys and monitoring

 

We conduct habitat & species surveys both on and off our nature reserves; a great way to indulge a passion or learn from the experts.
Volunteer working on the mailing copyright Niall Benvie/2020VISION

Tanera More post office and tea room, Scotland - Niall Benvie/2020VISION

Administrative work

 

Get behind the scenes and help out the staff with those tasks that nobody sees or values, but without which the Trust couldn't function!
Volunteer counting Konik horse (Equus caballus) Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire copyright Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Konik horse (Equus caballus) Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire. Grazing Warden Carol Laidlaw and Volunteer Maddy Downes (Carol in photo) conduct a daily behavioural study of the konik herd. Model Released. - Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Become a warden

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Become a Trustee

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Join a network of over 300 people committed to maintaining and securing the future of local wildlife and make a positive contribution to your local area and community. Some roles vary according to season and demand, most notably the overnight Osprey 'egg-watch' at Cors Dyfi; also lobbying, fundraising and translation.

You don’t need to be an expert, we have opportunities at all levels and will provide relevant guidance and training. All tools and equipment will be provided. Please let us know if you have skills or experience that you think could support our work.

If you would like to volunteer with us, download the volunteer enrolment form below and send it back to us. For more information call us on 01938 555654 or email: vols@montwt.co.uk

Volunteer enrolment form

Volunteers at Llanymynech Rocks copyright MWT

Volunteers at Llanymynech Rocks © MWT

A couple of volunteers standing on a nature reserve, with a bird hide in the background

Photo: © MWT/Rob Haigh

Dyfi Ospreys volunteer at the telescope with a visitor copyright Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust

A Dyfi Osprey volunteer shows a visitor the birds through a telescope © MWT

Volunteer carrying cleared scrub and branches

Photo: © MWT/Emyr Evans

MWT Volunteer dead-hedging copyright Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust

Volunteer dead-hedging at Llyn Coed y Dinas, Welshpool © MWT/Rob Haigh

Volunteers biological recording at Dolydd Hafren Nature Reserve copyright Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust

Volunteers biological recording at Dolydd Hafren Nature Reserve © Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust

Need more help?

Contact Sandy Scott

Membership & Volunteer Officer

email: vols@montwt.co.uk or call 01938 555654

Contact Janine Pannett

Dyfi Wildlife Centre Manager

(if your query relates to Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve, the Dyfi Osprey Project or Dyfi Wildlife Centre)

email: janine@montwt.co.uk or call 01654 781414.