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Photography volunteer - Wildlife

Volunteer & Internships WWT Comber, United Kingdom Posted March 6, 2025

All Locations Castle Espie All Locations is a required field What type of role are you interested inVolunteer Advertising SalaryNot Specified Vacancy TypeNot Specified FunctionMarketing, communications and campaigns

About The Role

As a volunteer photographer at our wetland centre, you will play a vital role in helping us to inspire our visitors to connect with wetlands and wildlife. In this role you will be visiting WWT Castle Espie on a weekly basis to capture wildlife spectacles, species, and wetland landscapes for inclusion in promotional material for print, online and social media. Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need. If you are interested in volunteering for WWT but don't wish to apply online, please email volunteering@wwt.org.uk or leave a message at 01453 891 231 with your name and number.

About You

No formal qualifications are required but you will ideally be able to provide good quality examples of images you have taken to demonstrate a high level of skill in wildlife or landscape photography.

In addition, this role would be suitable for you if you:

  • Have use of your own photographic equipment
  • Are proactive in seeking out photo opportunities
  • Are patient and willing to spend time waiting for the right photo opportunity
  • Have a keen eye for interesting and inspiring photographs
  • Don’t mind working in all weathers and interacting with visitors, volunteers and staff
  • Are comfortable with file handling and transfer between centres and HQ at Slimbridge

Please note, this role is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you'll love volunteering at WWT

  • Feel good knowing you are helping to restore wetlands, and our world
  • Be surrounded and inspired by like-minded wetland lovers
  • Hear from the people who inject their energy, passion and expertise into wetlands and wildlife - talks, walks, webinars, tea and cake...
  • Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
  • Volunteer discount on shopping and memberships
  • Access to webinars and practical information to help you manage daily life

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