Andy Benson

Environmental management and educator

I did a lot of different things before I found my dream job in conservation. I studied to be an engineer at school and university and then had the chance to become a professional volleyball player, which took me to countries all over Europe.

When I finished playing volleyball I decided to go back to University to study to do something that I was really passionate about. I studied for a Masters in Environmental Management and then became a geography teacher. I loved teaching young people about the world around them but knew that being inside a classroom all day was not for me.

When the opportunity came up to combine a job in conservation, with teaching young people about the things that I love, I jumped at the chance. My current job as Education Officer for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust allows me to spend lots of time outside and learn loads about the natural world. I then visit schools to share everything I’ve learned about bumblebees and our environment with thousands of kids just like you!

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Andy is our Bees box champion.