Education and events volunteering

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation are on a mission to showcase our amazing reptiles and the habitats on which they depend.

Through the Snakes in the Heather (SitH) project we are helping Britain's rarest reptile - the smooth snake. The project is focussed the internationally important lowland heathlands of southern England, where the smooth snake makes its home. To celebrate and raise public awareness about our reptile and heathland heritage, we run a programme of community events and activities.

Help us to support the SitH project by joining our team as a volunteer. We are looking for people to help with…

Running our stall at community events
Supporting guided walks
Assisting at our educational activities
Taking photos of our events and helping to tell the world about them
Creating educational resources

To find out more, contact our SitH Public Engagement & Education Officer, Owain Masters:

t: 01202 727 994

m: 07388 948 442

e: [email protected]

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