Volunteer on Skomer
Skomer is an amazing island - but it couldn't run without our volunteers! We have short-term and long-term opportunities available, please see below for details.
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Skomer Island Long-Term Volunteering
2025 applications will open here on 1st January 2025. Please see below for application details.
Please note, application forms will appear below on 1st January.
Skomer Island Weekly Volunteering - 2025 Applications CLOSED
Thank you for your interest in volunteering on Skomer. Applications for the 2025 season are now closed. Please check back on 1st September 2025 for 2026 applications.
If you are interested…
Corporate Volunteering Packages
Find out more about our Corporate Volunteering Packages.
Skomer Island
With nearly 350,000 breeding pairs of Manx Shearwaters, over 41,500 Puffins, thousands of Guillemots, Razorbills and Kittiwakes and hundreds of Fulmars, Skomer is an internationally important seabird island.
It is also located less than a mile off the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast making it a great place to visit for the day or stay overnight.
It is also located less than a mile off the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast making it a great place to visit for the day or stay overnight.
Welsh Wildlife Centre Volunteering
Volunteering at the Welsh Wildlife Centre is a fantastic way for you get involved with our conservation and education work in West Wales! Whether you want to support outdoor events, or get…
Autumn on Skomer Island
Emma Whatley is an undergraduate student studying Biology at Swansea University. She joined the Skomer team as part of her research year placement this September to assist with fieldwork during…
Skomer Events
We have lots of exciting events planned for 2025 - these will be available to book from Monday 2nd December.
Sentinels of the Sea - Skomer Island
Sentinels of the Sea; Skomer Island Project Highlights
Wildlife And History Of Skomer Island
Find out all about the wildlife and history of Skomer Island - one of the most important seabird sites in southern Britain with maritime grassland, lush inland vegetation, bubbling streams and man-made ponds supporting a host of wildlife including Atlantic Puffins, Manx Shearwaters, Guillemots, Razorbills, Skomer Voles and much more.
Accessibility & Inclusivity on Skomer Island
We are committed to making Skomer Island as inclusive as possible. We want as many people as possible to be able to experience the wonders of our wildlife-packed island.
Educational Trips To Skomer Island
Packed full of seabirds, endemic species, rare plants, unique geological features and archaeological remains, there's something for every school and university group to get out of a trip to Skomer Island.