Volunteering Week
Discover volunteering opportunities and help shape the visitor experience of our wetland centre.
Dates: 2 - 8 March
Time: 2 - 4pm
WWT Martin Mere is hosting its Volunteering Week from Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th March 2026 as we search for new volunteers to help shape our visitor experience.
With daily drop-in sessions from 2-4pm, anyone interested can come along, meet the team, and find out which role might suit them best. No booking is required just mention you're here to speak to a member of our team during the Volunteering Week, or you can apply direct to a volunteering role that suits you by viewing our roles below.
Available roles:
- Volunteer Living History Assistant
- Videographer Volunteer
- Face Painter Volunteer
- Weekend Family Activities Volunteer
- Welcome and Information Team Volunteer
- Volunteer Toddler Activities Assistant
- Volunteer Canoe Safari and Boat Tour Assistant
- Guide in the Hide
- Education Volunteer
To find out more about each role, visit our volunteering page and add your postcode.
FAQs
What is Volunteering Week?
Volunteering Week is an informal event where visitors can explore the different ways they can volunteer at WWT Martin Mere. You can speak directly with staff and current volunteers, ask questions, and get a feel for what volunteering is like before signing up.
Why volunteer at Martin Mere?
Volunteering at Martin Mere offers a range of benefits, including gaining new skills and experience, building confidence, making friends, and helping visitors connect with nature and wildlife. You will also get free entry to all of our WWT wetland centres.
Who can take part in volunteering week?
Anyone aged 18+ is welcome to attend the drop-in sessions. No previous experience is required.
How much time do I have to dedicate to volunteering?
Whether you can help one day a week, or multiple days a week. Or only on weekends or holidays, we’d welcome you to come along and find out more about how you can volunteer with us.
I can’t make it to volunteering week, can I still enquire?
We’d be happy to speak to you another time that suits you. Either send us an email on info.martinmere@wwt.org.uk or give us a call on 01704 895181 to find out more.
