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.

If you are considering volunteering with us for the first time and want to find out more - join our final summer Tuesday Taster session. Book a place via the link below:

1st September - Chennelsbrook Castle, Horsham.

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

Volunteer with Nature Tots

Tilgate Park, Crawley Sessions take place on Thursdays 8:30am - 1pm during school term times

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 twice a month on a Thursday

Taster Sessions for new volunteers

If you are are considering volunteering why not give it a go at our final summer Tuesday Taster session in the Crawley + Horsham area 9.30 am - 12.30 pm?

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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