
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
Cumbria Seed Bank Young Volunteer
Are you between 15 and 25? Come and be inspired at the Cumbria Seed Bank! Learn why the Seed Bank is so important, along with getting…
Seagrass Restoration Volunteer
Be a part of efforts to restore seagrass meadows in Cumbria!
SeaFest Volunteers
Help out at SeaFest - a festival of the sea! Help people learn more about the Irish Sea in a day of activities, coming together,…
Plumgarths Tree Watering Volunteers
We are looking for people living close by to Plumgarths, Kendal, who can come and water our tree seedlings.
Smardale Bird and Squirrel Feeder Volunteer
Smardale Reserve needs bird and squirrel feeders. Can you help?
Drystone Wall repair volunteers
We're looking for experienced drystone wallers to help maintain our boundaries at Hutton Roof Crags and Park Wood.
The Bay Community Events Volunteer
Help people and nature by volunteering on The Bay’s community engagement events.
Welcome Caller
Do you enjoy chatting to people? Welcome new members to Cumbria Wildlife Trust over the phone at our office in Plumgarths
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.
Coastal and marine surveying
Explore and record our coastal and marine wildlife. All welcome!
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…
Visitor Centre Helper at South Walney
Do you love wildlife? Do you enjoy chatting to people? Why not join our friendly team of volunteers meeting and greeting visitors to our…
Butterfly transect volunteer
Keen Lepidopterist needed to count butterflies in an idyllic location on sunny days April to September, especially Scotch Argus.
Beach Cleans
Help to keep our beautiful Cumbrian beaches clean and free from litter that could harm wildlife. See upcoming opportunities below.
Wildflower plug and tree planting
Join us on our early summer tree and wildflower planting nott only in our meadows, but also in community spaces.
Wildlife Watch helpers -Barrow
Help us engage the next generation in taking action for wildlife. We are looking for people to help with our existing group, the Barrow…
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…