Grow Leader Volunteer Coordinator

Avon Wildlife Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A wildlife conservation organization in Bristol seeks a Grow Leader Volunteer Coordinator for the 2026 growing season. The role requires coordination of volunteer groups for food growing and habitat management tasks, ensuring volunteers are supported and safe. This opportunity engages individuals passionate about wildlife and community, offering two volunteering days weekly. Ideal candidates are committed to positive social impacts through nature engagement and conservation activities. The role will run until December 2026, with informal interviews in early 2026.

Qualifications

• Passionate about wildlife and community engagement.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Experience in volunteer management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of the land management programme.
• Coordinate volunteer groups and ensure their safety.
• Engage with diverse community audiences.

Job description

Grow Leader Volunteer Coordinator - Voluntary Role

We are looking for 3 passionate and committed individuals keen to volunteer to assist in the delivery of the land management programme over the 2026 growing season, with food growing and habitat management tasks, coordinating volunteer groups, ensuring volunteers are kept safe and supported in their role.

You will volunteer closely with Grow Wilder’s Land Management Officer.

Frequency:

Weekly

Grow Wilder is Avon Wildlife Trust’s unique urban growing hub, learning centre and wildflower nursery for Bristol. In our 6 acres site we work with organisations and community groups to maintain a wildlife friendly space to give people of all ages and backgrounds opportunities to connect with nature.

Together we engage a diverse audience through food growing, nature regeneration and conservation courses, wellbeing and crafts activities with which we deliver positive social impact.

Desirable frequency / duration: 2 days a week, Wednesday and Fridays. Starting on Wednesday 4th March until the end of your grow Leader course in December 2026

Please apply through Assemble - including why you want the role, what skills and experience you will bring to the role, and what you would like to get out of the role.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal interview at Grow Wilder in January/February 2026.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.