WWT

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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 ...

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Organisation role · 0–7 hrs/Week

Newgrounds Ln, Gloucester GL2 7BT, UK

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Summary

You will provide valuable support to the Facilities Team in maintaining a great environment for visitors to
come to and our staff to work in.

Detailed description

Tasks in Facilities are very varied and will take you all over the site, the grounds and more often behind the scenes. For anyone who is a professional tradesperson to someone who enjoys DIY, or just likes a tidy house, there is always a demand for your skills in the stunning environment of WWT Slimbridge. At WWT we believe that the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. At Slimbridge Wetland Centre visitors can explore unique wetland habitats and the amazing array of birds, mammals and amphibians that inhabit them. Our volunteers help to welcome and inspire visitors, and look after our unique habitats and heritage.

What will you be doing?

 Providing an extra pair of hands to support others in the team

 Painting & decorating, restoring benches

 Cleaning, gutters and gullies, sweeping up leaves

 Putting up /taking down signs

 Changing lamps

 Miscellaneous DIY type jobs

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About WWT

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’s ethos starts with the simple act of feeding a duck. That innocent connection with nature is more special if you’re feeding – say - the world’s rarest goose, saved from extinction by our expert aviculturists. It’s even more special if you’re surrounded by some of the UK’s top wildlife at one of our world class reserves, carefully designed and managed so wildlife will flourish.We take this wetland expertise around the world. We rescue endangered species from the edge of extinction. We investigate what’s damaging the wetlands on which people and wildlife depend. We protect, repair and actually create exciting new wetlands for people and wildlife.We work with communities, businesses and governments to help people live sustainably alongside wetlands, benefiting from the water, food, materials, shelter, livelihoods and enjoyment a well-managed wetland can provide.WWT is one of the world’s leading science and conservation institutions in its field. But we’re unique because we never forget it all starts with the simple pleasures, like feeding a duck. And maybe a nice cup of tea.

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