Practical Workdays: North East
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.
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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
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.
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.
www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/looking-after/volunteering/current-volunteering-opportunities
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.
Rangers team (Cemeteries and Crematoria)
Volunteer to help maintain the cemeteries for wildlife and visitors to enjoy. Lots of opportunities to work with in vegetation, management meadows, trees and more as little or much as you like. All tools and PPE provided. Contact:
Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Please visit our website for our current volunteer opportunities and application form.
TCV Hollybush, Leeds
Outdoor volunteering opportunities with no previous experience required. Gardening and walking groups, short courses, practical conservation volunteering, woodwork, helping out with our learning disability group, in our café or with events. 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!
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.