Job Profiles

“For me the best results are when I see parents and children confidently cycling together to school, this is what my job is all about and the benefits far outweigh the sometimes hard journey to that point.”

“The best part of my job is meeting a wide range of people of different backgrounds and abilities all coming to volunteer for completely different reasons.”

“I get most satisfaction from working with so many like-minded and committed people who care passionately about environmental and sustainability issues.”

“The most enjoyable aspect of the job is being able to get out and do fieldwork. I get to travel around much of England and visit some really beautiful places.”

“In this job there is no such thing as a Monday morning feeling.”

“Few people are lucky enough to feel a clean conscience about their line of work.”

“The most satisfying part of my job is making people’s dream come true by training them in the skills they need to leap into a career in conservation – and then seeing them get a job!”

“My job is very satisfying. In many respects it’s a long term job. I’ve been in it for 15 years and when you are dealing with land and people that kind of experience helps.”

“Being a social entrepreneur is the most fun and the most rewarding thing I have ever done.”

“Unless you are really lucky, its going to take time to get where you want and in the short-term be prepared to make sacrifices, both financially and personally. However, if you are motivated and practice what you preach then go for it!”

“To do this sort of job, any experience of working with and leading/managing groups is a key skill which goes a long way in this industry.”

“If you can fit in some weekend volunteering between your studies and part time work whilst at university or college it will give you a massive head start in finding a paid job once you graduate.”

“Our Culture Kitchen events where the groups get to meet each other, share skills and celebrate their achievements are also great fun and we always have delicious food.”

“The sense of appreciation is overwhelming when you have parents and children write you a letter of thanks, emphasising the impact you have had on making their holiday so memorable and fantastic.”

“When one of our graduates goes onto to get that ‘next’ job and takes that step up the career ladder there is no better feeling!”

“The best parts of the job are passing on your knowledge and getting children enthusiastic about a subject you are interested in.”

“I get incredible satisfaction from enabling people to have fun whilst doing their bit to improve their local environment.”

“The difference we make can be seen in new, constructive jobs created; in giving an individual more meaning to his life and a life worth living; in reducing waste and pollution and getting that message understood.”

“Being at Greenpeace is very empowering and it’s an amazing feeling taking direct action yourself.”

“It is really fulfilling spreading the word for more people in the UK to become energy efficient.”

“You never know what’s going to be around the corner, so there’s always lots of variety. You never get bored. One of the best aspects is working and living in an amazing place.”

“I get to spend my time at sea, on a beautiful vessel seeing fantastic animals and places on the west coast of Scotland.”

“My remit is to make sure as many, and as wide a range of people, get to know about the work 10:10 is doing to reduce carbon emissions.”

“It sounds corny but I love pretty much every part of the job. It is varied and stimulating, and I work with a really incredible bunch of people who I constantly learn from and am inspired by.”

“It’s great to be part of a team who understand energy issues and can assess the best options without having any vested interests.”

“I get a kick out of thinking none of this would have happened if I hadn’t made it happen. It also makes cycling accessible to people with a disability, which is brilliant.”