Opportunities for young people
Do you want to gain skills and experience in nature conservation and meet like-minded people? Our Youth Programme, for people aged 14-25 could be for you. Come along to one of our youth events to learn something new and connect with our wildlife loving community, join our monthly volunteering group or sign up to our mailing list to stay up to date with all youth news and opportunities.
Stay up to date with youth news and opportunities by signing up to our mailing list
Ways you can get involved
Events
We hold a variety of events, talks and workshops just for young people, many of them free of charge. Little or no experience needed, these events are to join like-minded people together and spend time connecting to nature.
Volunteering
We currently have no available spaces in our youth group. Please sign up to the mailing list to stay in touch and be notified when spaces become available.
Our volunteer sessions, for people aged 14 - 25, will help you to develop practical and transferrable skills whilst learning more about local wildlife and conservation. We meet once a month on either a Saturday or a Sunday, usually at our amazing Grow Wilder site at 181 Frenchay Park Rd, Bristol BS16 1HB.
Work experience
Unfortunately, we aren't able to offer work experience placements or internships. Please sign up to the mailing list for signposting to other opportunities, and keep an eye out for any of our career focused events.
In the video below some of our staff talk about how they got into their role with Avon Wildlife Trust - covering roles in Communications, Practical Conservation, Wellbeing with Nature, and Community Engagement.
Meet the Youth Officers
All of our Youth Opportunities are supported by our two Avon Wildlife Trust Youth Officers, Connor and Tish.
Connor Meadows
I’m Connor and I help young people around the Avon area to take a closer look at the wildlife around us to appreciate the amazing plants and animals we can see on our doorstep and learn how to find them. I’m also helping young people use their voices for good and lead the Intergenerational Action for Climate and Nature project.
I started my career in education at Bristol Zoo four years ago, and still haven’t found a better thrill than seeing the look on a young person’s face when they see a cool animal for the first time. Outside of work I co-host a wildlife podcast, collect charity shop nature books and am currently obsessed with moths. I’m excited to meet you through the events we run!
Tish Russell
I'm Tish and I support young people from all over Avon to connect with nature, find their way on their conservation career pathway and try new skills and experiences in the outdoors. I'm keen on promoting spending time outside in all weathers and noticing the small things every day.
I've been working in education and youth support for nearly ten years and meeting new young people with a passion for nature never gets old! I paint, birdwatch and eat chocolate in my spare time and look forward to seeing you at one of our events!
Upcoming events for young people
Releasing moths from moth trap
(c) George Cook
