Volunteering opportunities

We are seeking volunteers to take part in our RiverSearch project to monitor the health of our freshwater ecosystems. Volunteers will collect invaluable information about river health by adopting a stretch of river and collecting data on water quality, habitat condition and pollution sources. Under the guidance of Surrey Wildlife Trust RiverSearch was piloted on the River Eden in 2013 and has been adapted for the Stour catchment and beyond – we currently have volunteers collecting samples from the Rivers Darent, Beult and Stour.

Join our dedicated team who work on our reserves across Swale. Including Oare Marshes and South Swale to Cromers in Sittingbourne and Spuckles Wood in Stalisfield. Help us manage habitats for people and wildlife!

Join the Blean volunteer team and get stuck in with helping to look after the iconic Blean Woods.

Working across several locations in a mixture of ancient chalk grassland & ancient woodland means there is always plenty to do!

Shoresearch volunteer citizen scientists collect data across intertidal zones along the Kent coast which help to provide invaluable insights into the health of our coastal ecosystems and the species that inhabit them.

Become a Landwatch Volunteer to support vital dolphin surveys, gather crucial data, and help safeguard Kent’s marine environment for future generations.

Our livestock play a huge part in looking after our nature reserves. Their grazing is essential in providing places for our wildlife to live. All our livestock need checking every day to ensure they are healthy, safe and happy. Full training on how to behave around livestock and what to look out for will be provided.

Join our dedicated team at Darland Banks in the heart of the Medway Towns, you will help with removing scrub and improving the chalk grassland for butterflies and wildflowers. Rotational scrub coppice and ride management to encourage breeding birds along with orchids and Adders. In summer we count one of the biggest populations of Man Orchids in the country.

Join the Blean volunteer team and get stuck in with helping to look after the iconic Blean Woods.

At Queendown Warren you will help with removing scrub and improving the chalk grassland for butterflies and wildflowers. Rotational scrub and woodland coppice and ride management to encourage breeding birds such as Nightingale and Turtle Dove, along with orchids and Adders.

Help our engagement team reach the community of Dover by helping with event and outreach work.

Help us to maintain clean, comfortable and tidy hides, trails and facilities at Sevenoaks Nature Reserve.