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…

Take part in monthly coastal monitoring to gather data and help inform marine conservation decisions. Do you live in Barrow and enjoy being by the sea? Would you like to meet new people, learn about rockpool species, and help marine conservation? Then come to marine surveys to help with our…

Do you live in Barrow? Are you able to spare a few hours a month to help conservation? Then join the Welly Brigade! This is a fantastic way to help nature through habitat restoration, for example scrub clearing and wildlife friendly gardening. It’s also a great way to meet new people, discover new…

Do you enjoy chatting to people? Welcome new members to Cumbria Wildlife Trust over the phone at our office in Plumgarths. We are looking for a friendly volunteer who is happy to chat over the phone, to join our Membership Development Team. You would be calling people who have recently joined…

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…

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…

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…

The South Lakes property in the Lake District is one of the most diverse, interesting and challenging properties in the whole of The National Trust. Millions of people visit the Lakes every year and one of our key challenges is how to connect more and better with these people, from all round the…

Volunteering on the Steam Yacht Gondola is a unique experience. Volunteers get involved with virtually all aspects of life on Gondola as a crew member, from welcoming people on board to keeping the vessel fit for sailing.

Bowe Barn is a converted barn just outside Keswick, and it's the estate office for all the rangers and others who work and volunteer in Borrowdale, Buttermere Valley, Ennerdale and the Whitehaven Coast. It's the office from where we care for 17,000 hectares of beautiful Lake District open…

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.

Wray Castle is a striking Victorian house built for the Dawson family in 1840 in an unusual mock gothic style. It is one of a series of impressive ‘villas’ built around Lake Windermere by people who made their fortunes in the industrial revolution. The house is unfurnished but has much impressive…

Wray Castle is a striking Victorian house built for the Dawson family in 1840 in an unusual mock gothic style. It is one of a series of impressive ‘villas’ built around Lake Windermere by people who made their fortunes in the industrial revolution. The house is unfurnished but has much impressive…

Our Visitor Experience volunteers provide an engaging Living History experience called Taste of Townend, making sure our visitors get the most from their time with us. Every Thursday they will be demonstrating a recipe from our 1699 Commonplace Book.

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…

You will lead an engaging tour through the estate to inspire visitors by sharing the fascinating industrial heritage at Acorn Bank, and it’s place in the landscape and history. Industrial Heritage Tour Guides play a vital role in delivering inspiring and enjoyable introductory tours around the…

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.

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

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Help to keep our beautiful Cumbrian beaches clean and free from litter that could harm wildlife.

Help us engage the next generation in taking action for wildlife!. We are looking for people to help with our existing groups in Barrow, Cockermouth, Gosling Sikes (Carlisle), and Grange. We are also looking for a Watch leader and helpers for our Penrith group.

We are looking for a volunteer to support our Time in Nature session one afternoon a month in Workington. Alongside our community development officer, you'll be working with people with a variety of needs, supporting them in their activities and helping them engage with nature. The sessions are…

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!

In a project funded by Sellafield Ltd, we are looking to improve young people’s access to nature by developing wildlife clubs. We are looking to build a bank of volunteers to help develop our ideas. Working with our West Coast Community Officer, we need friendly 2-3 volunteers to help set up and…

Are you experienced at setting up geocaches? Are you based around Barrow? Then we’d love you to help create caches to connect people with nature! Geocaching is a global treasure hunt, where participants search for ‘geocaches’ using the free geocaching app and a clue. These geocaches are placed in…

Wanted: volunteers to collect rockpool creatures and/or take the portable rockpool to groups, care homes, and events. But what about the people who don’t know that the rockpools are there? Or the people who aren’t able to go the beach? How can they discover and enjoy the rockpool life? The answer:…

This two-day, nationally accredited course equips you with the skills to provide first aid in outdoor environments. Suitable for outdoor activity leaders. The outdoor first aid course deals with issues involved with the long-term care of casualties in a remote setting. Outdoor First Aid sometimes…

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 looking for volunteers to help our Squirrel Rangers get a better understanding of the squirrel population around Cumbria. In this case, in Staveley.This volunteer role can fit your lifestyle, you can monitor just your garden, along your dog walk route, your run route, your local park,…

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…