WCRT has been successful in securing a £2.3 million lottery funded project at Walkmill Community Woodlands near Whitehaven, West Cumbria. WCRT believe that reconnecting people to the natural world is essential to safeguarding its future and it also comes with a host of physical and mental health…

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Marine engagement officer to join our Marine Team. This role will be centred around Allonby Bay a Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA) and the surrounding coastline. Our ideal candidate will have a passion for connecting people to their local marine…

We are looking for a confident, innovative and enthusiastic person to join our Red Squirrel Project Team. The postholder will work for the Red Squirrels Northern England (RSNE) project and will be employed by Northumberland Wildlife Trust. We are looking for an individual with a variety of skills…

The Advanced Technical Engineering Trainer position is an exceptional opportunity that allows you to combine your industry expertise with a passion for teaching. Joining a forward-thinking and growing department at our client's facilities in North West England, you'll deliver cutting-edge practical…

Volunteers are sought to help with selling Susan's Farm produce at Farmers' Markets, events and pop up stalls. If you like people and you are enthusiastic about "you are what you eat ", the importance of eating locally sourced organic produce and enjoy cooking this could be the ideal volunteering…

Up Skill Down Dale is a programme for people aged 18 to 29 who want to learn new skills to help them begin a career in the environment. Every April participants join a year-long supported programme with other like-minded people to explore a range of exclusive volunteering and training…

Mycelium Thinking CIC is an emergent network of artists, dreamers, and change-makers. We believe that deeper connectedness, within our inner landscapes, outer landscapes, & each other, can co-create the healthier networks needed to support a more just & flourishing future. We know the…

Mycelium Thinking CIC is an emergent network of artists, dreamers, and change-makers. We believe that deeper connectedness, within our inner landscapes, outer landscapes, & each other, can co-create the healthier networks needed to support a more just & flourishing future. We know the…

Could you become a Volunteer Ambassador? Volunteering makes a real difference to us - much of our work is only possible because of the help we receive from our volunteers. We're recruiting a team of people to help support a variety of events this summer - from country shows to festivals and we'd…

Citizen Scientists play an important role in collecting, recording and analysing data about our rivers, lakes, surrounding habitats and wildlife. All of this information can help us to establish the overall health of rivers and habitats and can influence future work and projects.

West Cumbria Rivers Trust offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities. Please note that most of our opportunities are seasonal, so even if you don't see something available right now but listed in the General Volunteering Opportunities section, please do still fill in an application form and…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Maintaining footpaths in areas such as Walkmill Community Woodlands or along riverways ensures continued access for all and is a fun physical conservation task..

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. To keep tabs on our work and how successful projects have been we run various different monitoring and surveying programmes that we sometimes need volunteer help with. This can be anything from helping to download time lapse footage, to downloading…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Sometimes we need help with general admin tasks such as updating the website, inputting data and maintaining equipment.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Plug planting involves planting species such as wildflowers and woodrush as plug plants.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Rhododendron is an invasive non-native plant which can quickly spread and outcompete other native species, especially in woodlands. In the winter months we work to chop back and burn Rhododendrons in some areas.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Meeting on the fourth Thursday of the month at Walkmill Community Woodlands near Whitehaven, Green Gyms aims to deliver something for everyone's capabilities. We do some physical conservation work and also spend some time enjoying the outdoors.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Mink are an invasive non-native species and threaten have a dramatic impact on biodiversity by predating on ground nesting birds, fish and other wildlife. Mink are also well known for being the number one driver in the loss of water vole populations in…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. In the spring when the river levels begin to drop again, it's the perfect time to head out and pick up any litter washed up over the winter.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. In areas where riverbanks have perhaps been access points for livestock or have experienced high levels of erosion banks are often weakened and easily spill sediment into the river. Restabilising these banks through using willow can help to retain sediment…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. American signal crayfish are in invasive non-native species which burrow into banks to increased flood risk as well as outcompete native fish species. Luckily, we have very few American Signal Crayfish in West Cumbria but we do have an ongoing crayfish…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Each year in the spring months we help to monitor the smolt trap in the Derwent catchment. For wildlife protection reasons the smolt trap is required to be checked each morning, come rain or shine and any fish in it are measured and identified before being…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. From July-September we monitor the health of our rivers through carrying out juvenile fish surveys every day. We couldn't carry out this monitoring without the help of our volunteers. These days are long and can be physically demanding, so a certain level…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Riverfly are an important part of the river ecosystem providing food for all the larger organisms that live in and around the rivers. Riverfly encompass all small invertebrates that live on and in the sediment at the bottom of the river, from snails to…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Leaky dams help to slow the flow through holding water in the upper reaches of the catchment. Leaky dams have a few different forms but always entail installing woody debris/logs in the stream to let high water flows through slowly. Leaky dams also need…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Sometimes fences need removing for various reasons and if you have a carefully-destructive streak your help would be appreciated!

If you would like to join as a volunteer and offer any of your skills, such as Fundraising, IT support, Learning about the breed and hill farmers, or Trustee, then we would love to hear from you and aid us in building our growing team who find it a varied and rewarding experience.

Admin & Social Media Helpers at Animal Concern Cumbria. Admin is a varied and diverse role with a variety of tasks helping the operational side run smoothly.

Kennel & Canine Helpers. Volunteers form a vital part of our team, assisting in our roles. Training, support & guidance is given & a member of staff is always on hand. Anyone under the age of 18 years needs to be accompanied by a responsible adult, this person must be associated to the individual…

Cattery / Feline volunteers. Volunteers form a vital part of our team, assisting in our roles. Training, support & guidance is given & a member of staff is always on hand. Anyone under the age of 18 years needs to be accompanied by a responsible adult, this person must be associated to the…

Our Young Rangers programme offers a unique opportunity for young people aged 14 to 18 years to get involved in practical conservation volunteering. Young Rangers activities take place every month on a Sunday and are led by experienced Rangers from a several partner organisations including the…

Volunteering as part of a team, Countryside volunteers help look after, improve and protect special outdoor places so that nature and wildlife can thrive and everyone can enjoy Windermere.

Our House Experience Volunteers add the sparkle to any visit – giving everyone a warm welcome, bringing stories from Townend to life and helping people get the best out of their day. The Brownes of Townend were just an ordinary farming family, but their home and belongings bring to life over 400…

Our Visitor Welcome volunteers create a positive first impression with a warm welcome; helping all visitors get all they need from their visit. You’ll also help us provide a personalised thank you, leaving people with a positive lasting impression.

Veterinary Nursing Level 3 Apprenticeship. Veterinary nursing is the supportive care of animals receiving treatment within a veterinary practice. A veterinary nurse works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals. Veterinary nurses also play a significant…

Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship. Animal Care and Welfare Assistants look after the routine day to day husbandry and care of domestic and/or wild animals under guidance in a variety of different settings. The work is carried out individually or as part of a team in places such…

Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship. This is a practical, “hands on” occupation where apprentices will work under supervision individually or as part of a team. The Equine Groom is an integral part in the life of the horse, providing essential day-to-day care. They will be involved with feeding,…

An opportunity to assist the Travel Actively team in arranging and running events. This could include administrative tasks such as managing attendee lists, setting up stalls and helping activities run smoothly. This opportunity can help you develop your skills and experience to support you in the…

A chance to become trained as a cycle leader to lead groups of riders. You could set up your own groups and lead them from a health centre to a leisure centre where there are facilities to get cleaned up. Or lead a ride round the best local shops ending at a train station for onward travel.

Our Wildlife Watch groups are for children to make friends with other nature detectives and have lots of fun taking part in practical nature activities - from pond dipping to wildlife safaris.

Community event volunteers help to connect people to nature and also help people take action to protect nature. Events vary, and include rockpooling, guided walks, eggcase hunts, craft activities, and coastal foraging. Some events are for adults, whereas others are family events. Whatever your…

Get stuck in to practical task on a hands-on conservation day. There's plenty of wildflower planting to do, scrub and bramble removal, bracken bashing, and invasive plant removal, as well as path, bridge and boundary repairs. Lace up your boots and come and join us!

As a busy centre, we can provide in-depth work experience of being employed in an equine stableyard. We are passionate about sharing experiences and helping students get a foothold in the industry. When you work with us, we will train you in safe yard practices as well as give references and…

We are seeking people to train as volunteer walk leaders to lead organised individual and group walks in Barrow and Carlisle. Our aim is to encourage more people to walk with a purpose such as walking to get to the shops, to work or even to an appointment. Could you lead a 'walk to work' group for…