Visitor Engagement Volunteer (On Reserves) (RSPB Campfield Marsh Meet and Greet Volunteer Bowness on Solway)

The RSPB manages a big network of nature reserves which are havens for wildlife, and importantly very special places for people of all ages and abilities to visit and experience a nature rich landscape.

Nature is in trouble, there aren't many places left where wildlife can thrive, that is why we want to welcome more people to these places.

We are looking for volunteers who can help with all our visitor engagement activities but primarily welcoming visitors to the reserve at our visitor centre during the weekend and bank holidays throughout the year. There may be opportunities to help at events and other activities happening as well.

As a Visitor Engagement Volunteer the tasks you will undertake will depend on which reserve you're working on, but will include some of the following:

• Providing a friendly welcome to visitors when they arrive.
• Having conversations with visitors and finding out how you can help them enjoy their visit.
• Talking to the public about the work of the RSPB, what we're all about including work happening on the Reserve.
• Ensuring the welcome area is clean and tidy, leaflets are replenished, and information boards are up to date.

Full training and support will be provide for this role but you do need to be a ‘people person’ and have good communication skills. In order to provide as much cover at the visitor centre as we can there is potential for an element of lone working. Lone working will only happen if you are happy to do this - don't let this put you off. Full training and support will be given.

This is a really rewarding and enjoyable role. You will be working with a friendly team on a beautiful nature reserve, you will have the opportunity to make new friends and spend time outdoors. You will get to meet loads of new people in this role, enjoying conversation and helping people have a wonderful visit.

There is always the opportunity to learn new things and gain skills through volunteering, by working on a reserve, you'll naturally learn all about how nature reserves are managed and the wildlife that is found there.