Call for volunteers at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), Slimbridge are looking to recruit volunteers to help support exciting new developments at the visitor attraction over the next two years.

Slimbridge Wetland Centre is an award winning attraction with 325 hectares of world class wetland. It offers visitors first-class wildlife encounters from hand feeding ducks, geese and swans, to watching otters at their daily feeds.

Thanks to support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Slimbridge Wetland Centre are developing nine new exciting and immersive wildlife experiences to help visitors get even closer to nature.

Some of the new developments launching over the next few years include opening the home of WWT founder Sir Peter Scott for visitors to explore, a new 380 seat Living Wetland Theatre where visitors can watch birds flying overhead and a new high level bird hide offering spectacular birdwatching and photography experiences over the Severn Estuary.

Slimbridge is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of roles from welcoming visitors as they arrive, sharing amazing wildlife stories, or getting stuck in outdoors with practical tasks.

Volunteers from all walks of life are welcomed to apply, from students, to adults looking to get back into work, to the retired. The flexible volunteer opportunities range from regular commitments to just few hours and can be adapted to suit your circumstances.

Fran Penny, Visitor Experience Manager said “Whether you are looking to meet new people, learn new skills or spend time in an inspiring environment, there’s a role for you here at Slimbridge”.

Visitors are invited to attend a Volunteer Open Day on Wednesday 13 February and Saturday 2 March, 1pm to 4pm where teams will be on hand to answer all your questions. There will be a chance to hear an introductory talk on volunteering and attend a short guided walk. The event is free and visitors can register an interest in attending online at www.wwt.org.uk/getinvolved

Fran said “Just a few hours volunteering at Slimbridge can make a world of difference to us and to you. Come and be part of something amazing and help to inspire visitors to protect wetlands and their wildlife for future generations to enjoy”.

“To volunteer with us, you don’t need any expert knowledge, just a keen interest in people and wildlife, a flexible approach and a ‘can-do’ attitude.”

To encourage visitors to attend the Volunteer Open Day on 13 February and 2 March there will be a free minibus service from Dursley and Cam to Slimbridge Wetland Centre. To find out more about the volunteering opportunities at Slimbridge Wetland Centre and the upcoming open days, plus details on how to apply visit www.wwt.org.uk/getinvolved

Contacts

For more information and to arrange interview please contact:

• Sammi Luxa samantha.luxa@wwt.org.uk 01453 891232

Notes to editors

• To find out more about volunteering at Slimbridge and to apply visit www.wwt.org.uk/getinvolved
• Visitor can register their interest in our Volunteer Open Days online www.wwt.org.uk/getinvolved
• Find out what some of our volunteers think about volunteering at Slimbridge https://www.wwt.org.uk/support/volunteer-with-wwt/what-our-volunteers-say/

WWT have over 1000 volunteers, working across our nine visitor centres. Together they contribute over 198,000 hours per year

• The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity that saves wetlands, which are essential for life itself. Wetlands are the primary source of drinking water for people and wildlife. They also connect us with nature, and with ourselves, through beautiful landscapes and inspiring encounters with wildlife.
• WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre - From birdwatchers to families there is plenty to discover all year round. Enjoy amazing wildlife up-close. With experiences to suit all ages offering access to a huge variety of wildlife, it is no surprise we are an award-winning day out!

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