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 West: this area covers Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
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Arnside and Silverdale AONB
Join us for conservation work parties carrying out a range of practical activities across the beautiful AONB. Tasks are on Tuesdays with monthly litter picks on the second Thursday. No experience needed. Contact Countryside Officer Dougie Watson on 01524 761034 or see our website for details www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk/events
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
has a range of volunteer opportunities across the region, including practical conservation work parties, administration and reception tasks as well as community engagement and social inclusion activities with young people or disadvantaged groups. See our website, email or contact 01948 820728 to find out more.
Chester National Trust Volunteers
Join Chester National Trust Volunteers for a day. CNTV do voluntary work at NT sites across Cheshire, Marches, Wirral - two days per fortnight. Tuesday & Thursday groups. Previous experience unnecessary, job for everyone, Tools provided, friendly welcome. Contact Chairman at
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Want to do something different and make a difference, volunteering on some of the country's most beautiful nature reserves? Cumbria Wildlife Trust has a range of volunteer opportunities across the region, from practical conservation work parties, species monitoring, visitor centre helpers or administration, to engagement events with young people or community groups.
For more information, contact Ruth Alcroft on 07436 657653
Friends of the Lake District
Conservation work parties take place weekly throughout the year, at various sites around Cumbria. You can volunteer for as a many or as few as you like, just register with us as a volunteer and then sign up to your preferred dates. Volunteers of all skill levels welcome.
Manchester National Trust Volunteers
We work on Sundays at National Trust sites mainly across the North West undertaking rhododendron bashing, fence construction, pond clearance, footpath maintenance, hedge laying etc. No previous experience is necessary; just enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands dirty. Contact us:
Merseyside National Trust Environmental Volunteers (MNTEV)
MNTEV members work at National Trust sites in Merseyside and nearby on Sundays about fortnightly, e.g. hedge and tree planting, woodland, heath and footpath maintenance, coastline conservation. Previous experience unnecessary, tools provided, friendly welcome. Under 18 must be accompanied by adult.
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www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/merseyside-national-trust-environmental-volunteers
Nature Rich Miterdale
We are restoring former conifer plantation and a fellside to native oak and birch woodland and scrub. Work involves planting native trees (oak, aspen, thorn) and the removal of non-native conifers. Other tasks include monitoring and old tree tube collection depending on season. Tools and training are provided.
Restoring Hardknott Forest
We are restoring a former conifer planatation to native oak and birch woodland. Work involves removal of non-native trees and planting of native species such as oak and aspen. Tools and training provided. Some other tasks such as monitoring may be involved.
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
has lots of opportunities to get involved with our work including practical conservation, assisting with education sessions and visitor engagement. We’ll help to find the right opportunity for you, please contact Catherine Haddon at 01772 318374 /
Wyre Rivers Trust
We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities across the Wyre Catchment - tree planting, leaky dam building, invasive species removal, surveys and water sampling. To find out more, email or ring 07939 964651.