Volunteer at Great Wild Walks
Our events can’t happen without you! Volunteering at an event is a fantastic way to get involved with our charity. Whether you have a friend or family member taking part, want to get some valuable volunteering experience on your CV or are simply looking for a fun day out... volunteering at a Great Wild Walk is for you!
Find your nearest walk below and sign up to volunteer with hundreds of others across the UK passionate about our world. All you need to do is complete our simple form and we will be in touch.
2024 Events
Alice Holt Forest
Sherwood Pines
Epping Forest
Forest of Dean
What can you expect?
Volunteering at a Great Wild Walk is a fun way to meet other people passionate about our world and to support us in raising funds to continue our crucial work. We allocate roles on the day, however the below gives you an idea of what you could be doing.
Event Village Volunteer
Our event village volunteers take on a number of roles including greeting walkers, handing out t-shirts, supporting our recycling stations and handing out medals
Route Marshal
Our marshals head out onto the route, ensuring our walkers don’t get lost and cheering them along as they go
Back Marker
Our back markers walk the route, following our last walkers and taking down signage as they go. This role requires volunteers to walk the full 10 miles.
What will you receive
What will you receive
- Communication in the run up to the event, with all the key information you need
- A full briefing on event day
- A WWF t-shirt
- Light refreshments
What to bring
Please wear suitable clothing for being outside. You may be spending time walking and standing so please ensure you have appropriate footwear. We also suggest bringing:
- Fully charged mobile phone
- Re-useable water bottle
- Sun cream
We aim to make our volunteer roles inclusive and will try to accommodate any access requirements, where possible. Please note, anyone under the age of 18 will need to volunteer with someone over the age of 18.
We can’t wait to see you at a walk near you. If you require any further information, please email volunteer@wwf.org.uk