Marwell Wildlife Volunteers

Our Guest Experience team are looking for Volunteers that have a genuine interest in other people, active listening skills, a helpful and welcoming manner and open positive body language.  Someone with the confidence to open conversations with guests and an ability to engage with a wide range of people. 

What does the role involve?

• Providing a warm welcome to guests and proactively engage with them to ensure they get the best experience.
• Delighting our guests by talking to them about the different species in the zoo, pointing out the best viewing areas (training and fact sheets will be provided).
• Sharing your knowledge of the different areas in the zoo including any special events taking place.
• To give assistance to guests by answering their questions and helping them to plan their day, providing any information they might require.
• Taking card payments for relevant activities.

The role will also involve standing and walking around the Zoo for up to 3hrs at a time, in all weather conditions.  There will also be high temperatures in some areas including our Tropical House and in our Lemur Loop due to limited shade. Please let us know during your interview if you are not comfortable with this and we can plan shifts accordingly. 

Full training and information needed will be given and you will be fully supported by the wider Marwell team. Tasks will depend on the time of year and activities taking place on a particular day and there may be more than one task per shift.

This role is a varied role and each day has the opportunity to be slightly different.  You will also have the opportunity to meet a wide range of other volunteers, staff and guests.

Most aspects of the role are active and include walking and standing for a couple of hours at a time, however we can adapt the duties if you would like to get involved but would like to do less walking. 

Successful applicants will be contacted at the beginning of September 2026. 

Interview dates - From 12 September 2026

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and interested in developing your communication skills?

Marwell’s Conservation team has projects in Tunisia, Kenya, Kazakhstan, and Bhutan, combining practical conservation action with scientific research. For over a decade, we have hosted the programme office of the IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group (ASG), a global network of experts dedicated to antelope conservation.

Marwell Wildlife and ASG are seeking 1–2 enthusiastic Conservation Communication Volunteers to support the storytelling of conservation outputs.

Do you have - 

• A background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related subjects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to synthesise technical or scientific information for a variety of audiences in an engaging way.
• Experience with sourcing and developing content for social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Experience with basic design platforms (e.g., Canva) and creating visually appealing content.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and an eye for engaging visuals and storytelling.
• An interest in wildlife conservation and communicating complex topics in accessible ways.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• The willingness to take initiative and suggest ideas for new content

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in conservation communications, contribute to meaningful storytelling, and help raise awareness of threatened species.

Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks, primarily supporting ASG’s communications outputs – including the website, newsletter, and social media – and contributing to other conservation communication outputs as priorities evolve.

What does the role involve?

• Researching antelope species to find interesting facts to share on social media platforms.
• Sourcing imagery to showcase and tell the story of these antelope.
• Developing engaging content for ASG’s social media platforms, website and newsletter.
• Creating visually appealing graphics and materials to support our communication efforts.
• Assisting in updating and maintaining the ASG website content to keep it fresh and engaging, including updating species profiles, which includes researching (sourcing and citing information correctly), writing, and editing copy to ensure accuracy and readability
• Adapting content for different audiences, including public, partners, or academic stakeholders.

This role is an office desk-based role, based in the zoo, working along-side our conservation team.

Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between the hours of 10:00-16:00

If you are interested in applying, please complete an online application form.

Closing date: Friday 13th November

Interview dates

Monday 23rd November 

Tuesday 24th November

Wednesday 25th November 

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation and keen to develop your scientific skills?

Marwell’s Conservation team have projects in Tunisia, Kenya, Kazakhstan, and Bhutan, combining practical conservation action with scientific research. For over a decade, we have hosted the programme office of the IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group (ASG), a global network of experts dedicated to antelope conservation.

Marwell Wildlife is seeking 1-2 dedicated Conservation Science Volunteers to support our projects.

Do you have -

• A background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related subjects.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling data.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to follow protocols and work carefully in a scientific context.
• Strong IT skills (experience with Excel, GIS, or statistical software would be an advantage)

Are you reliable, organised, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in conservation, contribute to meaningful scientific work, and make a real impact on the protection of threatened species. Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks which could include supporting IUCN Red List assessments, gathering updates on ex situ populations, and contributing to other conservation science projects as priorities evolve. 

What does the role involve?

• Collating, reviewing, and updating species information to support IUCN Red List assessments, including status, distribution, and population trends.
• Updating data on ex situ populations of highly threatened species.
• Conducting literature reviews, gathering reports, and summarising relevant scientific information.
• Assisting with database management, data entry, and basic analysis.
• Contributing to the preparation of reports, briefings, or presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting other conservation science projects as needed, providing flexibility to respond to emerging priorities.

This role is an office desk-based role, based in the zoo, working along-side our conservation team.

Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between the hours of 10:00-16:00

If you are interested in applying, please complete an online application form.

Closing date: Friday 13th November

Interview Dates

Monday 23rd November 

Tuesday 24th November

Wednesday 25th November