Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland (image: David Mark / Pixabay)

Voluntary Vacancies: North East

North East of England voluntary vacancies: Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne & Wear, Cleveland, North, West and South Yorkshires and the East Riding of Yorkshire (formerly Humberside).

   

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JOB: Access Volunteers
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Redcar and Cleveland, North East
PAY: Training, skills, experience, references
FOR: Redcar and Cleveland Council

Practical work in small groups working with a ranger to improve local access and rights of way. Work may include installation of steps, boardwalks, stiles/ gates, vegetation management, path construction, bridge work, general estate work and much more. A general level of good health and fitness is required. Full training, PPE and support offered. Time: ad hoc. Please contact CountrysideTeam@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

JOB: Woodland Volunteers
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Redcar and Cleveland, North East
PAY: Training, skills, experience, references
FOR: Redcar and Cleveland Council

Working in a group alongside a ranger to improve local woodlands. Work to include footpath work, small tree thinning, creating habitat piles, meadow and pond management, managing invasive species, tree planting and maintenance, hedge laying and much more. No experience required - you will be welcome in to a small team and training and support will be provided. Time: Weekly tasks - as and when available. For more info please contact CountrysideTeam@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

JOB: Mid-week Task Volunteer
BE4:
IV: --
LOC: Hull
PAY: To be discussed.
FOR: The Conservation Volunteers Hull & Humber

Make Your Midweek Matter with TCV Hull & Humber! Got a few hours to spare during the week? Turn them into something amazing! Join our friendly team of midweek task volunteers and help transform local green spaces across Hull & Humber. From planting trees and creating wildlife habitats to improving parks and paths, every session is hands-on, outdoors, and full of feel-good impact. No experience? No problem! We provide guidance, tools, and plenty of encouragement - just bring your enthusiasm and a pair of sturdy shoes. It’s a great way to boost your wellbeing, meet new people, learn skills, and give back to nature. Fresh air. New friends. Real change. Come along, get stuck in, and be part of something bigger. Your midweek adventure starts here - join us today! Time: From 1 to 4 days. Apply by sending an email to humber@tcv.org.uk

JOB: Retail Assistant Volunteer
BE4: 17-10-2026
IV: --
LOC: WWT Washington
PAY:
FOR: WWT Washington

At WWT, we believe the best way for people to understand and connect to wetlands is to experience them, so we bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. People feel part of something amazing and are motivated to make a difference. We are looking for a someone who can offer excellent customer service to every one of our visitors, encouraging them to support WWT’s conservation work through retail sales. Through providing excellent customer service, you will be inspiring people to make the most of their visit, connect with our wetlands, and secure the essential support we need to continue our ambitious plans for wetland conservation. This is a great opportunity to build customer service skills, gain experience of trading systems, and become part of a friendly and supportive team. Please apply for this volunteering role via the WWT website: Retail Assistant Volunteer in Washington - WWT

JOB: Legal Adviser
BE4: 30-12-2026
IV: --
LOC: Remote / Newcastle upon Tyne
PAY: You will become part of a small and passionate team looking after this dynamic, nascent, and creative soon to be charity. You will be supported in your volunteer role by the Wild Roots management team and become part of the Wild Roots community. This is a
FOR: Wild Roots

We are Wild Roots and we have a community garden, nestled between the Ouseburn and St. Ann’s Close, on the edge of Byker and Shieldfield. Wild Roots is run by a small team of creatives, facilitators, a community gardener and powered by a passionate community of loyal volunteers. We have transformed this previously unloved patch of the Ouseburn into a haven of biodiversity, loved and enjoyed by a growing community and visitors. This is a very exciting time for Wild Roots, as we become a Registered Charity, we need a friendly, professional, experienced legal advisor to volunteer with us and become part of the Wild Roots team. Time: To begin with this will depend on what you will be able to offer and what tasks are required. We intend for the time required for this position to be very flexible and negotiable. However, there will be some deadlines to be aware of and work towards. For more information and to apply email wildrootscommunitygarden@gmail.com to state your interest, send us your information and let us know a little more about yourself. We will hold informal chats and go from there. Thank you!