Search current volunteering opportunities near you
Volunteers play a big role in what we do. We have a range of opportunities available which are regularly renewed.
You can book on to many of our volunteer opportunities and apply via the pages below.
If you're looking for a day for a large group or are from a business and want to know more about what opportunities we have for you & your team, do consider our Wild Wellbeing Days
POSITIONS NOW FILLED: Drystone Wall repair volunteers
We're looking for experienced drystone wallers to help maintain our boundaries at Hutton Roof Crags and Park Wood.
POSITIONS NOW FILLED - Butterfly surveyor volunteers
Keen volunteers needed to count butterflies in idyllic locations on sunny days April to September.
Recording and Species Monitoring
From dolphins to white faced darters, from rocky shores and offshore habitats to the north pennines and from experts to novices we have…
POSITIONS NOW FILLED: Volunteer Barn Owl Camera monitor
Checking Barn Owl camera footage for moments of excitement and interest, downloading, editing and blog writing
Welcome Caller
Do you enjoy chatting to people? Welcome new members to Cumbria Wildlife Trust over the phone at our office in Plumgarths
Wildflower plug planting
Help us enhance the meadows of Cumbria by plug planting wildflowers this spring time
Marine Champion Survey Leader
Come and train to lead your own marine surveys across the Cumbrian West Coast!
Volunteer photographers
Capture the best of Cumbria's Wildlife
Young Environmental Leaders - Cumbria Seed Bank
15-25 years old? Come and join our exciting project in partnership with Kew Millennium Seed Bank.
Coastal and marine surveying
Explore and record our coastal and marine wildlife. All welcome!
The Bay Community Events Volunteer
Help people and nature by volunteering on The Bay’s community engagement events.
Rockpool Roadies
Become a Rockpool Roadie and help take a portable rockpool to people who can't access the beach!
Plumgarths Garden Volunteers
We are looking for people to lend a hand and help Plumgarths Gardens flourish.
Get involved in practical conservation work on a Conservation Day
Get stuck in to practical task on a hands-on conservation day.
Beach Cleans
Help to keep our beautiful Cumbrian beaches clean and free from litter that could harm wildlife. See upcoming opportunities below.
Wildlife Club leaders and helpers - west coast Cumbria
Do you love nature? Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you live in west coast of Cumbria? Nature and community enthusiasts needed to…