The London Natural History Society is a long established conservation and wildlife recording charity run entirely by volunteers. Getting involved in the LNHS is a great way to make a difference, meet new people, learn new skills and learn about the wildlife and natural history of London. There are many ways to get involved: there are roles on different committees (see below), or you can contribute articles to the LNHS publications and website.
Current vacancies
LNHS Treasurer
We are looking for a new Treasurer as the current postholder Mike West is standing down after 32 years. We would like to hear from people with an interest in nature who are sympathetic to the objectives of the Society and have some experience of budgets/finance/accounting or charity management, and are comfortable working with spreadsheets. The retiring Treasurer is very keen to ensure a complete and successful handover and is happy to support the new appointee through the transition.
If you are interested, or would like further information, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in the first instance
London Bird Report Review of the Year author
We are seeking applications for the position of author of ‘Review of the Year’ for the London Bird Report (LBR) 2022 onwards to take over from our previous author who has retired after 13 years in this position.
For more information, please see the application info PDF.
Bookham Commons committee: Bookham Commons surveys are starting up again and to that end, we’d like to set up a working group to discuss survey projects. If you are interested in joining, please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and do come along to the field meetings, dates of which are posted in the calendar.
Council members: We’d love a few more people to join the LNHS Council and get involved with the overall running of the Society. Find out what’s happening across the different sections, make suggestions for improving the Society, guide a range of projects to a successful conclusion and help ensure we continue to be a lively, active and well-run organisation. You can sit in on a Council meeting as a visitor if you’d like to see what’s involved. We are currently running meetings on Zoom and we meet three or four times a year. Contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are interested.
Writing and other volunteer opportunities: There are many other ways you can volunteer at the LNHS. We are always looking for articles for the website (contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), The London Naturalist and the LNHS Newsletter, including virtual talks write ups; as well as species accounts writers and other volunteers for the London Bird Report. There are other volunteer opportunities listed in the Recording section, including helping out with digitisation of historical records.