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 years of extraordinary stories. The farmhouse kitchen has a real fire burning most days, bringing visitors into the house with an evocative and homely welcome. Throughout the house, intricately carved furniture provides a window into the personality of George Browne who lived here in Victorian times. The library contains the family's well-used collection of books, including 45 which are entirely unique. Outside the colourful cottage garden is a lovely place to wile away an afternoon in this peaceful and timeless setting.
What's involved?
Work Experience
Eric and Dianne Horn from Slackhouse Farm near Gilsland would like to offer a young person the opportunity to learn about their cheese making with the potential to help them at the dairy and with selling at farmers markets. Slackhouse Farm cheeses are made by hand on the farm using organic milk…
Volunteering
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…
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…
Volunteering
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…
Volunteering
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…
Volunteering
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…
Volunteering
Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Sometimes we need help with general admin tasks such as updating the website, inputting data and maintaining equipment.
Apprenticeship
Level 2 Golf Greenkeeping Apprenticeship Standard. A Golf Greenkeeper is responsible for the maintenance, care and overall appearance of a golf course in line with employer’s requirements. It is their job to maintain a good quality playing surface and ensure the course offers a consistent challenge…
Apprenticeship
Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Standard. A Sports Turf Operative may also be referred to as a Groundsperson and in some cases a Grounds Maintenance Operative linked to a sporting facility. This occupation exists to ensure that public and private sports facilities are available for use by the public…
Volunteering
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.
Volunteering
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.
Volunteering
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…
Volunteering
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…
Work Experience
We welcome school students wanting placements and the occasional older student needing hours etc before going to uni. These are normally a week's placement and there are relevant forms to complete on the website before applying. The work experience is open to anyone, and is from 9am to 1pm each day…
Work Experience
We welcome school students wanting placements and the occasional older student needing hours etc before going to uni. These are normally a week's placement and there are relevant forms to complete on the website before applying. The work experience is open to anyone, and is from 9am to 1pm each day…
Volunteering
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
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.
Volunteering
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.
Apprenticeship
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…
Apprenticeship
Landscape Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship. A Landscape Supervisor can be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their activities,…
Apprenticeship
Candidates for this Level 3 Farriery Apprenticeship Standard must be at least 16 years of age however there is no upper age limit. Candidates must serve a period of Apprenticeship of four years whilst employed by an Approved Training Farrier (ATF). An ATF is a person who is a Registered Farrier…
Apprenticeship
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…
Apprenticeship
Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship. The Senior Equine Groom will have a sound knowledge of horse anatomy and physiology and the ability to assess and promote health. They will be able to recognise and treat common minor injuries and ailments. They will be capable of presenting horses to a…
Apprenticeship
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,…
Volunteering
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…
Training
An opportunity to be trained as a bike mechanic, from improving your at-home skills to becoming qualified. We can help you develop your skills and experience to fix common bike problems so the next time you are out and about you can fix that puncture and carry on! Or work towards certification to…
Volunteering
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.
Volunteering
Help to keep our beautiful Cumbrian beaches clean and free from litter that could harm wildlife.
Volunteering
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.
Volunteering
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…
Volunteering
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!
Work Experience
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…
Volunteering
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…
Volunteer Day - Nature Rich Miterdale
Ghost Woodlands of Cumbria (webinar)
Furness College Open Evening