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 Britain, leading to water voles now being categorised as endangered in Britain and an IUCN red list species. We need volunteers to maintain and monitor the traps (fitted with a smart alarm) as well as volunteers to dispatch mink when caught.
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Apprenticeship
United Utilities offer apprenticeships at all different levels so there will be something for everyone. Although entries for 2026 are closed, you can sign up to be notified when their 2027 opportunities open. You can also take their Match Me quiz to help you to understand their 2026 apprenticeship…
Job Vacancy
We are looking for a Regional Grounds Maintenance Operative to join our team, delivering essential site maintenance and recovery activities across both operational and non‑operational land. Your work will help ensure our Water and Wastewater Treatment sites — along with a wide range of owned land —…
Volunteering
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.
Volunteering
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…
Lancaster University Open Days and Campus Tours
Myerscough College Open Day 18 April 2026
West Cumbria Volunteering Fair 21 April 2026
