RSPB Community Engagement Volunteer

Every Spring, Little Terns return from Africa to the shores of East Norfolk and North Suffolk to breed on our beaches. 

These vulnerable birds need our protection, and with the help of staff and volunteers our project puts up fences around their breeding areas, patrols their colonies, and helps educate beach goers & the local communities about the birds and how to share our shores with them to reduce disturbance.

What will you be doing?

As a community engagement volunteer, you will play an important role in raising awareness and bringing communities together in support of beach nesting birds. Options for volunteering include:

• Helping run pop up stands giving information on sharing our shores for beach goers and dog walkers, including dog owner engagement events
• Attending local community events to run a stall with information and running children’s activities related to beach nesting birds.
• Helping with community talks
• School visits to help deliver talks and run nature activities
• Creating engaging activities to run at events

What will you get out of it?

• You will be working as part of a large friendly team of staff and volunteers all with an enthusiasm and desire to help beach nesting birds, so will meet like-minded people
• You will gain experience in working for a conservation charity and make a real difference to these vulnerable beach nesting birds
• You will get a chance to develop role specific skills, as well as other areas you are interested in learning
• Training and ongoing support will be provided. There will be opportunities to get involved in other RSPB work in the area should you wish
• Travel expenses will be available