Volunteer Vacancies

Opportunities for new volunteers are fairly limited - however the vacancies we do have can be seen below. Each vacancy has a description of the role and instructions on how to apply. 

We are only able to process applications for specific roles - so please put the title of the role you are applying for on your application form.

For enquiries about corporate volunteering please email: [email protected] 

Applications are always very welcome from people planning to volunteer regularly, however recruitment may be paused in busy periods and is closed annually during December + January and July + August. 

Current vacancies

Conservation Volunteer - as part of a Work Party - Horsham District

Wilder Horsham District - weekdays only

Conservation Volunteer - as a part of a work party - various Nature Reserves

Different reserves across Sussex - weekday and weekend opportunities - depending upon the group. Capacity is limited in some groups.

Conservation Volunteer - as part of a Work Party - Ebernoe Common

Ebernoe Common Nature Reserve - monthly on Saturdays and Tuesdays Both groups are currently full.

Conservation Volunteer - Crawley / Horsham/ Horley

Gatwick Greenspace Partnership - weekdays + monthly at weekends

Wilder Ouse Volunteer

Wilder Ouse Project - along River Ouse catchment - weekdays only. Most volunteer opportunities with this group are outside of the bird nesting season i.e. September to March.

Brighton Hit Squad

Brighton - monthly on Saturday mornings + occasional other days. Currently full.

Become a Youth Ranger (16 - 25 year olds) - Crawley

Gatwick Greenspace Partnership - Crawley

Deneway Youth Rangers (16 - 25 yrs old) - Brighton

Deneway's Wild Future is a youth-led project that gives young people the opportunity to manage and maintain a nature reserve whilst working in partnership with staff and local groups.

Living Seas Volunteering - Sussex coast

Beach litter surveys and Seasearch are ways in which you can volunteer with the Living Seas Team.

Nature Reserve Community Volunteer - Rye

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Lime Kiln Cafe Volunteer - Rye

Rye Harbour Discovery Centre

Education Volunteer - Rye

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Conservation Volunteer as a part of a work party - Hastings Area

A conservation group that works at one of Marline Valley, Filsham Reedbed, Gilham Woods or Flatropers Wood once a month on a Thursday

Beach Clean Volunteer - Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Join the beach clean at Rye Harbour on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Events Volunteer - Rye

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Deneway Hit Squad - Brighton

This is a new volunteer group that will carry out practical conservation work on the reserve as a part of Deneway's Wild Future.

Youth Rangers at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve

Youth Rangers at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Every other Saturday during term time, 10am – 2pm For 16-25year olds.

Adur + Worthing Hit Squad

A monthly Saturday morning conservation group that works in various locations in the Adur and Worthing District area.

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