Each year, full and part-time positions are available across teams for those currently studying conservation, the environment, and community engagement. With dedicated one-to-one support and supervision, working with Ulster Wildlife will give you the opportunity to network with key contacts, learn new skills, receive important on-the-job training and develop transferable skills to aid your progression into employment after your studies.

Placement positions for 2026/2027 are listed below. 

For any further information or to apply for any posts, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@ulsterwildlife.org

• NI Marine Task Force Student Placement
  Kickstart your experience in marine policy and advocacy with a 12-week placement supporting the NI Marine Task Force.
• Marine Restoration Student Placement
  Build real skills in community engagement and marine restoration through a one-year placement with the Marine Team.
• Nature Reserves Student Placement
  Gain practical hands-on experience in managing 21 diverse nature reserves across Northern Ireland with this one-year placement.
• Community Engagement Assistant – Bog Meadows Nature Reserve
  Build practical skills in youth and community engagement through a year-long placement at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve.
• Priority Species Student Placement
  A year-long opportunity to assist with Let Nature In, our wildlife gardening campaign, and help achieve positive action for priority species.
• Nature Recovery Policy and Spatial Planning Student Placement
  Gain experience in marine environmental policy and spatial planning.
• Peatlands Research Assistant
  Gain experience researching the successes and failures of peat dam installations to inform future restoration planning and design.