Spend a day or more helping to manage an area, conserve a species, improve habitats; learn the necessary skills 'on the job' and help make a difference. All events are for one day unless otherwise specified. Also have a look at the Volunteer Opportunities or Voluntary Organisations pages.
Organisations offering practical work days in the North East: this area covers Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Cleveland, North, West and South Yorkshires and the East Riding of Yorkshire (formerly Humberside).
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BEES, at Bradford YMCA
runs a Friday conservation volunteer group working in and around Bradford on wildlife sites, our community orchard and a range of community projects. No experience necessary. Contact
Countryside Service, Redcar and Cleveland
- have lots of exciting opportunities for volunteering. No experience required. Come along and get involved in access work, conservation, woodlands and much more. As a volunteer you will play an integral role in what we do, you will meet like-minded people and help to look after our beautiful countryside.
www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/volunteering/countryside-volunteers
Don Catchment Rivers Trust
Volunteer with DCRT to protect and restore the rivers of the Don Catchment area, which includes the rivers Don, Rother, Dearne and many more. Join our friendly volunteer team to take part in river clean-ups, habitat works, natural flood management, footpath improvements, citizen science surveys, educational events and training.
Durham Wildlife Trust
has lots of exciting opportunities for volunteering. We’re always looking for willing volunteers who share our passion for wildlife, conservation, and broadening awareness. As a volunteer you play an integral role in what we do. It’s a wonderful way to socialise and become part of an invaluable team.
Leeds City Council
Help make a difference to Leeds' parks, woodlands, nature reserves and green spaces. Leeds City Council is a not-for-profit organisation offering practical conservation, wildlife, environmental and community volunteering opportunities. Whether you're gaining experience, learning new skills or giving something back, we'd love to hear from you.
Make it Wild
We are a rewilding, conservation and habitat restoration organisation based Summerbridge, near Harrogate. We create lots of woodland, and have recently set up an in-house tree-nursery. We're seeking new volunteers to help with the care of the young trees. Ideally Monday afternoons; potentially other times. Training and supervision given.
North York Moors National Park Authority
The National Park offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities, including Voluntary Rangers, outdoor learning, National Park Centres, conservation, communications and everything in between! Whatever your age and whatever your background, we would love to hear from you.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust
Something for everyone here! Get practical creating and maintaining habitats, help with events, at our visitor centres, in the office, or in your community - we have a volunteering opportunity for you! Look at our website to find out how you can join in, have fun and make a difference.
Open Country
is a Charity that helps people with disabilities to access and enjoy the countryside. We provide a whole range of conservation activities, outings and day services to get involved in.
Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Help make a difference for nature. Get stuck in with practical conservation tasks, reserve patrols, surveys, community engagement and online support. Visit www.wildsheffield.com/events/volunteer-work to book a work day or workshop near you. One-offs and regulars welcome, no experience needed, we provide tools, gloves and biscuits!
TCV Hollybush, Leeds
Outdoor volunteering opportunities with no previous experience required. Gardening and walking groups, short courses, practical conservation volunteering, woodworking, travel confidence and lots more! We also run corporate volunteering days. 0113 2742335.
TCV Skelton Grange Environment Centre, Leeds
Join Green Team on Fridays or Green Gym on Mondays for social gardening & conservation days to look after our wildlife area. We also run regular seasonal festivals and surveying based events. It's a great chance to get involved and learn new skills, and no previous experience is needed!
TCV South Yorkshire Community Woodlands
Help us maintain and improve valuable habitats and green spaces across Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham. Join in on a range of outdoor volunteering opportunities with no previous experience required.
The River Stewardship Company
The River Stewardship Company is a not-for-profit social enterprise providing waterway management. We work with councils, contractors and communities to create safe, enjoyable and sustainable waterways for all. We are passionate about environmental education and have places available on our River Stewardship Skills Scheme in both Sheffield and Leeds.