Are you passionate about supporting our UK songbird populations through education, fundraising and inspiring others? Why not join us?
Our volunteers help us to keep local communities educated and contribute to conserving local songbird populations. They share a passion for songbirds, for our mission and the work we do.
Whether you are an expert birder or just a wildlife lover, we want to hear from you and have you get involved. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills and meet new people, whilst giving back to nature. There are lots of different ways to get involved, see below for our current opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities:
We are currently recruiting for the role of Garden Education Volunteer at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. The show takes place between the 20th-24th May, so you must be available during these dates to apply.
This role involves manning the SongBird Survival garden, handing out informational booklets, dealing with queries from the general public and educating others on the different plant species in the garden and how people can support songbirds.
This role could be for you if:
For more information on this role, please download our volunteer role profile and expenses policy below and apply using our volunteer portal.
Garden Education Volunteer Role Profile
RHS Chelsea Flower Show Expenses Policy
For more information, apply below or contact volunteering@songbird-survival.org.uk.
We are committed to promoting diversity within our volunteers and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Do you already volunteer with us?
Click below to enter our volunteering portal for more opportunities and training.
Will I get training?
Yes, you will be provided with training through our online portal, where you will have compulsory training modules to complete prior to being able to complete a volunteering activity or book onto a shift for an event. The training required will be different depending on the role you have applied for and may include webinars. There will also be optional training modules that you may choose to complete at your leisure.
Do I get my expenses paid?
Yes, some expenses will be paid for. Please view our volunteer expenses policy in the volunteer portal to see what expenses are paid for and the volunteer role profile for expenses disclaimers.
Do I need to be a member to volunteer?
No, you do not need to be a member of SongBird Survival to volunteer with us. We are grateful for any support we receive.
How often do I need to volunteer?
This depends on the role you are applying for, many of our roles will be flexible if they are education-based roles. Please check the volunteer role profile under ‘Where, when and how often’ for more information on this.
I don’t know anything about songbirds, can I still help?
Yes. You don’t need to be a birding expert to be able to get involved and volunteer. Volunteering is also a fantastic opportunity to learn more about wildlife and nature and develop new skills through our training. Some roles might need more knowledge than others, but you might have other skills which would greatly contribute to our mission! Are you a keen fundraiser, administrator or event planner? We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences to volunteer with us.
Will volunteering affect my benefits?
No, volunteering does not affect what benefits you receive as long as you still meet the conditions to receive those benefits. We would recommend you contact your benefits advisor to let them know when you start volunteering.
Can I volunteer with a criminal conviction?
We strive to equal opportunities for all, but due to the nature of some of the volunteer opportunities, this would depend on the nature of your criminal conviction. Some roles may not be open to you, but there are others which may be available for you to apply for. Please contact volunteering@songbird-survival.org.uk for more information.
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