Marine Volunteering

Volunteer Marine Wardens are an essential asset to the running of the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve - a group of trained individuals who work along side Dorset Wildlife Trust staff. They receive training in topics such as species identification, marine conservation issues and protection, wardening, cetaceans and fishing.

What do Volunteers do?

Volunteers help with a range of tasks, including:

Manning the marine centre
Patrolling the reserve
Monitoring research projects and carrying out surveys
Helping to deliver our education programme
Assisting on guided walks and events
Helping on work parties, such as beach cleans and reserve maintenance

Free Newsletter

Volunteers recieve a regular newsletter Kimmeridge Tidings, and the opportunity to get involved with other Dorset Wildlife Trust activities.

How to become a Volunteer

Volunteering at Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve can be a rewarding experience. If you would like to apply to join the team as an active volunteer or would prefer to become a Friend of Kimmeridge, please call in at the marine centre or contact the wardens on 01929 481044.

Marine Warden Training Schedule

To view the previous volunteer training programme, click on the download in the right hand column. It's certainly full of variety!

Young Marine Warden Training Scheme

The K Team meet monthly for training and practical sessions in marine conservation at the marine centre, Kimmerige Bay. The 15 young people are aged 13-19 and learn all about marine biology and ecology and put their knowledge into practise within the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve throughout the year. Funding and accreditation is gained though V Involved and Duke of Edinburgh's award. Click here to find out more.

Volunteer divers

Register with the marine centre for our annual FishWatch to help survey the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve, usually held in June. Here

Affiliate your dive club with the marine reserve. For a small fee your club will receive a audio visual presentation on 'Underwater Purbeck' or 'Our Changing Seas' and information on local dive sites and sightings.

Behind the Scenes

The Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve Committee has been meeting regularly every year to discuss the management of the area and visitors. View the latest minutes online. Click on the link below to find out what's been going on behind the scenes. PMWR Committee Minutes (PDF 28KB)

Helping on a Beachclean