volunteering
Katrina Martin

Outdoor Volunteering

We're always looking for volunteers to join our outdoor tasks throughout the county. You'll be working alongside our Area Wardens and a team of friendly volunteers, helping us to manage our reserves for wildlife. 

Application form

Our work is seasonal, with mainly repairs and survey work taking place throughout the summer months, and our reserve management work taking place between September and March. 

Why choose an outdoor volunteering role? 

  • Spend time outside on beautiful nature reserves. 
  • Meet new people. 
  • Make a real difference to wildlife. 
  • Learn some practical skills like coppicing, fencing and scrub bashing. 
  • Improvement to health through increased physical outdoor activity.  
  • Reduction in stress and anxiety. 

A beautiful sunset over the Oare Marshes in Faversham, Kent

Wednesday Roaming Practical Team

Volunteering

Join our friendly and enthusiastic roaming Wednesday practical team. The team will visit a number of sites to help conserve important nature reserves across West Kent.

High Downs Project Practical Team

Volunteering

Join the High Downs project team to improve the environment within the east of the Kent Downs, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Sandwich Area Practical Team

Volunteering

We need help to carry out practical tasks on our beautiful nature reserves in the Sandwich area.

Practical volunteer opportunities by day of the week

  • Practical Team – Weald – Holly Savage  
  • Tyland Barn Nature Park & Garden – Joanne Bradley
  • High Downs Practical Team –  Geoff Hamilton and John Holmes 
  • Practical Team - Canterbury/Blean – Will Douglas 
  • Practical Team – Nashenden – Rob Pennington  
  • Roadside Nature Reserve volunteer – Swale - Beth Pateman

Things to know before you start

  • You need to let the relevant Warden know you'll be joining us. This can be done by email or phone.   
  • You'll need to wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. 
  • You will need to bring your own lunch and drinks with you.   
  • Those aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.   
  • Those aged 16 and 17 can attend with parent/guardians consent.

How do I get involved?

To get started with a group, click the application form link below and complete a short volunteer application form. All your information will then be passed to the staff member who manages that group and they will email you with more information about the upcoming task days. 

Application form

Any Questions?

To discuss any of these opportunities please contact the volunteer team on 01622 662012 or email volunteering@kentwildlife.org.uk