Countryside management voluntary vacancies: Ranger posts, including those in greenspace and urban parks and estate workers. You’ll also find vacancies for countryside officers, rural policy makers. Covers all land management, nature reserve management and working in National Parks.
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Residential Volunteer & Guide
BE4: 06-04-2026 10amIV: 13-04-2026LOC: Scottish Dolphin Centre, Spey Bay, Moray, IV32 7PJPAY: Free onsite accommodation in an area of outstanding natural beauty, £35 weekly food budget per person, extensive training.FOR: Whale and Dolphin Conservation – Scottish Dolphin Centre
Get experience and get ahead in conservation with a volunteer programme that works! Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s (WDC’s) vision is of a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. We are recruiting residential volunteers to join our Scottish Dolphin Centre team, where bottlenose dolphins can be seen regularly along with ospreys, seals and a huge variety of wildlife. Deliver a fun, high-quality visitor experience through interpretation, tours and events. Support the WDC Education Coordinator to deliver talks and outdoor learning. Support the WDC Shorewatch Coordinator with the land based Shorewatch programme. We’re committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment and would like to hear from you, whatever your background, culture, identity, or experiences. We accept overseas volunteers. Most of this role involves community outreach and engaging with visitors rather than field experience. 2 Jun – 2 Oct, volunteering 5 days a week, including weekends. Apply athttp://uk.whales.org/jobs
Chair of Friends of Bradford’s Becks
BE4: 01-07-2026IV: —LOC: BradfordPAY:FOR: Friends of Bradford’s Becks
We’re seeking a new chair of Friends of Bradford’s Becks: someone with a passion to help FoBB continue to deliver positive change for Bradford’s Becks and for the people who live near, enjoy and rely on them. You’ll: co-ordinate and chair quarterly meetings with the FoBB volunteer group; co-ordinate and inspire a growing network of volunteers and partners; support FoBB’s activities such as walks, clean-ups, Riverfly monitoring, and education/awareness events; shape a shared vision for clean, living and loved becks across Bradford. You will have: around 5-8 hours per month of your time to contribute to something that really matters; strong communication and people skills; an interest in the environment, heritage, and/or working with communities; the ability to motivate others and see projects through; leadership or coordination experience is welcome but not essential – enthusiasm and commitment are what count most. To discuss the role/express interest, please email bradfordsbecks@gmail.com
Bartonsham Trainee Project Assistant
BE4: 06-04-2026IV: —LOC: Queenswood Country Park, HR6 0PYPAY: Training and travel expenesesFOR: Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
6 months 3 days per week, ideally Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. This is an excellent opportunity for someone aiming for a career in managing and developing a busy urban Nature Reserve, working with committed local volunteers and groups. There is a travel and training allowance of £1500. Training will be provided in many aspects of reserve management and community engagement and can include the gaining of qualifications in relevant skills according to the candidate’s background. An opportunity to gain work experience and training in practical and applied conservation work with a Wildlife Trust in beautiful Herefordshire. This role is unique in offering the postholder the opportunity to work with the ‘Restoring Bartonsham Meadows’ Project, a National Lottery Heritage Funded project run by Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. For more information contact details and application form contact hr@herefordshirewt.co.uk and see details below: Bartonsham Trainee Project Assistant | Herefordshire Wildlife Trust
Landowner Liaison Rep
BE4: 05-04-2026IV: —LOC: RemotePAY: Training dependent on needs, some expenses.FOR: 9Trees CIC
9Trees CIC is seeking a volunteer Landowner Liaison Representative to support the creation of new wildlife woodlands across the UK. This flexible remote role is ideal for someone interested in ecology, conservation, farming, or rural land management. 9Trees is a not-for-profit organisation that creates professionally managed broadleaf woodlands for wildlife and people. Rather than selling carbon credits, we focus on long-term carbon storage, biodiversity, and community access to nature. The role involves engaging with landowners and farmers interested in woodland creation, supporting communications, and assisting with desk-based research on potential planting sites. Volunteers can focus on outreach, research, or a mix of both. We offer a supportive, flexible working environment and welcome people who are self-motivated, organised, and passionate about nature. Experience with landowners or ecological surveys is helpful but not essential. Time: 5 – 8 hours per week. To apply, email info@9trees.org with your CV and a short cover letter. More information Volunteer opportunities – 9Trees CIC
Volunteer Beach Ranger – Plovers in Peril
BE4: 31-07-2026IV: —LOC: RSPB Snettisham, Norfolk, (No accommodation provided – must be able to travel to site.PAY: Full induction, training, equipment and uniform provided – no experience necessary. Expenses covered. Plus volunteer benefits. Flexible commitment.FOR: RSPB
RSPB partnership project Plovers in Peril is looking for volunteers to help vulnerable beach nesting birds at key nesting sites between Snettisham and Heacham in Norfolk, from April to August. As a Volunteer Beach Ranger, you’ll be a friendly face on the beach, chatting with beach users, raising awareness of vulnerable beach nesting birds and encouraging wildlife friendly beach use – helping to reduce disturbance to nests through the season and build support within the local community. You’ll be our eyes and ears, sharing your sightings with the project team to help us monitor their progress. You’ll be part of an important species conservation project and make a real difference to a globally declining species. You’ll get to meet people from all walks of life and connect with your local community, whilst gaining opportunities to learn new skills or develop specific interests. Applications open until July 31st for this season (with opportunities to extend). Time: Flexible (ideally 3 hours per week). For more information, please contact PloversinPeril@rspb.org.uk .
TCV Midweek Group Volunteer
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: Liverpool or wider Merseyside / Cheshire WestPAY: Reasonable expenses paid, various training opportunities, CV booster, great company!FOR: The Conservation Volunteers
The Conservation Volunteers are always recruiting new team members to help protect, restore and manage natural habitats. We work around woodlands, grasslands, wetlands and more across Merseyside and Cheshire West. At the time of writing, we are very active in Frodsham and Capenhurst. We also provide transport for volunteers from Liverpool city centre, and can reimburse travel costs too. We go out every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and welcome all volunteers. You can join in the van at 9:30, returning at 4, or make your own way to and from the worksites. Volunteering with TCV is a great way to fill spare time, get more active, see more nature, and meet new people. If you aren’t sure about anything, just get in touch. We can’t wait to hear from you! Please contact merseyside@tcv.org.uk
Environmental Project Officer
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: Stocksbridge, SheffieldPAY: Expenses for travelFOR: Steel Valley Project
Volunteers who support the project learn a wide range of practical conservation skills as well as being offered the chance to help with environmental and public greenspace projects. The input of volunteers to a small project such as the Steel Valley Project is invaluable and proves crucial in the delivery of our project work. … Contact Ryan Harrison on 07927549670 to book a taster day & info.
Conservation Volunteer – West Berks
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: West BerkshirePAY: Opportunity to gain experience in a range of tools and techniques. Learn skills in conservation habitat management and gain a better understanding of the local flora and fauna in the diverse habitats of the West Berkshire reserves.FOR: Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
Seeking enthusiastic people to help work on a variety of habitats including wetland, heathland, ancient woodland and meadows. … Time: Wednesdays 10am to 4pm. For further details, please click here . To register for this role, please email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk with ‘West Berkshire Living Landscapes’ as the subject heading.
Workshop Volunteer
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: Warburg Nature Reserve, Bix Bottom, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6BLPAY: Full H&S briefing and learn from BBOWT staff in house, plus a chance to experience a wide variety of tools and machinery with potential to attend some training depending on experience (i.e. abrasive wheels, brushcutters). Free or reduced-price walks, talkFOR: Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
The Reserves Team are looking for volunteers to help with the day-to-day running of the workshop. … Time: Ideally Thursday, but Tuesdays or Wednesdays could also be considered. For further details, please click here . To arrange a chat with the Reserves Warden, please email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk
Practical Conservation Volunteer 2026
BE4: 30-09-2026IV: —LOC: Green Spaces in Haringey, North London.PAY: Training in practical conservation, habitat management, tool use, health & safety.FOR: The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) Haringey.
We run activities across 6 days of the week in Haringey, North London. … Contact haringey-vol@tcv.org.uk or 02083 486 005 if you have any questions. TCV work in Haringey, but we also have teams across London, and the wider UK.
Sydlings Copse Work Party Volunteer
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: Sydlings Copse Nature Reserve, Oxford, OX3 9TYPAY: Full training for all tasks undertaken, and information provided about the site, its wildlife and the purpose of the task.FOR: Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
We are seeking enthusiastic people of all backgrounds to join a long established, friendly group of volunteers in carrying out a wide range of practical tasks to maintain and enhance the habitats of Sydlings Copse. Tasks include: fencing, coppicing, scrub clearance, path clearance, access works, and reed cutting. … Time: Two Fridays each month. For further details, click here . To register for the role, please email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk
Snelsmore Scrub Bashers
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: Snelsmore Common Nature Reserve, Berkshire, RG14 3BQPAY: Full training given, including information about the site, its wildlife, and the purpose of the task. Keep fit outdoors in the fresh air. Volunteers with the Trust can attend online talks and guided walks.FOR: Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
We are looking for keen and enthusiastic volunteers to help carry out a wide range of practical tasks to maintain and enhance the habitats of Snelsmore Common, including: coppicing, scrub clearance, path clearance, and access works. … Time: Last Tuesday of each month.
Padworth Common Work Party Volunteer
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: Padworth Common Nature Reserve, Rectory Rd, Berkshire, RG7 4JBPAY: The chance to learn new skills and benefit from training in a range of practical tasks.FOR: Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
Build more than just habitats. Join the Padworth Common conservation team! … Time: 1st Monday of the month, 10-3:30pm, all year-round. To register for this role, please email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk with ‘Padworth’ as the subject heading.
Moor Copse Work Party Volunteer
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: Moor Copse, Tidmarsh, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 8EYPAY: Full training for all tasks undertaken, and information provided about the site, its wildlife and the purpose of the task.FOR: Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
Do you crave fresh air and a chance to get seriously stuck in? … Time: 2nd Sunday of each month. To register for this role, please email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk with ‘Moor Copse’ as the subject heading.
Practical Conservation Volunteer
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: Hebden Bridge, West YorkshirePAY: TrainingFOR: Hebden Royd Town Council
Join Hebden Royd Town Council in managing their biodiversity and climate emergency environment project – High Hirst Woodmeadow. … Time: 5 hours per month. Please contact Gareth Muir via email: gareth.muir@hebdenroydtowncouncil.gov.uk to register your interest and to get involved.
Dancersend Conservation Work Party
BE4: 26-05-2026IV: —LOC: Dancersend Nature Reserve, HP23 6LBPAY: The chance to be actively involved at one of BBOWT’s reserves and contribute to the conservation of habitats and species. Learn new skills and get to know the dedicated, friendly team of other volunteers whilst keeping fit doing a range of practical activFOR: Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
Our wonderful team of volunteers at Dancersend are looking for enthusiastic people to join them and help carry out a wide range of practical tasks to maintain and enhance the reserve. … Time: Work parties run on the second Sunday of the month. For more information about this role, please click HERE . To register for the role, please email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk with Dancersend in the subject heading.
College Lake Monday Maintenance Team
BE4: 18-05-2026IV: —LOC: College Lake, Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring, Buckinghamshire, HP23 5QGPAY: Great opportunity to utilise your skills and meet new people.FOR: BBOWT
We are looking for local volunteers to carry out several maintenance tasks around College Lake. … If you have a skill, or just enjoy DIY and have time to spare on a Monday, please get in touch by emailing volunteering@bbowt.org.uk with CL Monday as the subject heading.
Oxford City Wildlife Volunteers
BE4: 14-11-2026IV: —LOC: OxfordPAY: Experience in practical habitat management, species identification, hands on practical conservation, good exercise, refreshments, references for jobs and pointing to other volunteer opportunities in the city.FOR: Oxford City Council
Looking for a practical way to help at local nature reserves, protect rare species, and enhance Oxford’s biodiversity for future generations? … Time: Thursday 9:00-13:00. In order to join get in touch with the Countryside Team via our Ranger Tom: tackland@oxford.gov.uk
College Lake Friday Conservation Work Party
BE4: 13-05-2026IV: —LOC: College Lake, Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne, Tring, Buckinghamshire, HP23 5QGPAY: The chance to be actively involved at one of BBOWT’s flagship sites. Contributing to the conservation of some important habitats and species. … FOR: Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
The work parties carry out a wide range of practical tasks … Time: Every Friday. … To register, please email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk with College Lake Friday as the subject heading.
Chinnor Hill Conservation Work Party
BE4: 13-05-2026IV: —LOC: 1 mile east of Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4BJ or OX39 4BBPAY: You will receive training from the work party leader in any tasks or tools which you use, … FOR: Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
Chinnor Hill is a is a patchwork of flowery grassland, scrub, and woodland, with magnificent views over the Vale of Aylesbury. … Time: 10.30 2nd Sunday of the month except August. To register, please email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk with Chinnor Hill as the subject heading.
Wild Oxford Chilswell Valley Work Party Volunteer
BE4: 13-05-2026IV: —LOC: South Hinksey, OX1 5APPAY: Contribute to the conservation of some important habitats and species. … FOR: Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
The work party carries out a wide range of practical tasks to maintain and enhance the habitats of Chilswell Valley… Time: Mondays 10:00 to 2:30 with option to join occasional Saturdays. To register, please email volunteering@bbowt.org.uk with Chilswell Valley as the subject heading.
Conservation Volunteer
BE4: 07-04-2026IV: —LOC: The Paddock Community Nature Park, Ferry Lane, London, N17 9BSPAY:FOR: The Conservation Volunteers
We invite you to join us at the Paddock for our conservation activities in 2025! … Time: Wednesday 10am – 3pm. Email Izzy Knight izzy.knight@tcv.org.uk
TCV Sussex – Conservation Volunteers for new leaky dam project
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: FairlightPAY:FOR: TCV Sussex
New conservation volunteering opportunity on Tuesdays! … Time: Day sessions, no weekly commitment but booking required for minibus. Please contact carrie.edmonds@tcv.org.uk 07764 655609.
Hedgerow Hero
BE4:IV: —LOC: North and East HertfordshirePAY:FOR: CPRE The Countryside Charity (Hertfordshire)
We’re looking to build a small team of local planting volunteers for our Hedgerow Heroes project in North and East Hertfordshire… Time: 10 planting days across the season – as many or as few days as you feel you can attend. To find out more, please email James@cpreherts.org.uk
Bedgebury National Pinetum – Practical Conservation Volunteer
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: Goudhurst, KentPAY: Training and induction will be providedFOR: Forestry England
We couldn’t exist without the support of all our fantastic volunteers … Time: Flexible. If you would like further information on the volunteering opportunities currently available please get in touch ; we’d love to hear from you. teesside@opencountry.org.uk
NBPT Conservation Volunteer
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: North Blackpool Pond TrailPAY: Training given and some expenses too.FOR: Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside
We are helping to make North Blackpool Pond Trail better for wildlife and a more enjoyable place for us all to visit. … Time: From a couple of hours to a day a week, every Wednesday and Thursday. Please contact Pauline Taylor 07810123988 pauline.taylor@groundwork.org.uk
Volunteer Ranger
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: Llyn Clywedog, LlanidloesPAY: Expenses and mileage coveredFOR: Hafren Dyfrdwy
Conservation volunteering opportunity including monitoring, practical skills and training opportunities. Sessions run last Saturday of the month from 10am – 3pm, starting in January 2026. Get in touch via VisitorSites@HDCymru.co.uk
Residential Volunteering Opportunities
BE4: OngoingIV: —LOC: RSPB DungenessPAY: Training can be available for 6 month placementFOR: RSPB
We have an opportunity for you to live and breathe this wonderful reserve. … For more information and to apply: Residential on Reserve (6-12 months): https://c-js.co.uk/43ke0Za . Residential on Reserve (1-4 weeks): https://c-js.co.uk/44KWJJU . Residential on Reserve (1-2 months): https://c-js.co.uk/44u3Qqb
Restoring Hardknott Forest
Restoring Hardknott Forest is a partnership between the University of Leeds and Forestry England. We are restoring a 630 hectare former conifer plantation to native woodland, bog, heathland and other habitats. Tasks include removal of non-native trees, tree planting, monitoring and seed collection. We are now part of the Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery project and will also offer volunteering on local farms and other landholdings. Volunteer days are open to all. Volunteer day sign up page: https://c-js.co.uk/3HsPJGd. Restoring Hardknott Forest website: https://c-js.co.uk/3gluni7. Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery website: Upper Duddon Landscape Recovery
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