Practical Workdays: North West
Spend a day or more helping to manage an area, conserve a species, improve habitats; learn the necessary skills 'on the job' and help make a difference. All events are for one day unless otherwise specified. Also have a look at the Volunteer Opportunities or Voluntary Organisations pages.
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Arnside and Silverdale AONB
Join us for conservation work parties carrying out a range of practical activities across the beautiful AONB. Tasks are on Tuesdays with monthly litter picks on the second Thursday. No experience needed. Contact Countryside Officer Dougie Watson on 01524 761034 or see our website for details www.arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk/events
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
has a range of volunteer opportunities across the region, including practical conservation work parties, administration and reception tasks as well as community engagement and social inclusion activities with young people or disadvantaged groups. See our website, email or contact 01948 820728 to find out more.
Chester National Trust Volunteers
Join Chester National Trust Volunteers for a day. CNTV do voluntary work at NT sites across Cheshire, Marches, Wirral - two days per fortnight. Tuesday & Thursday groups. Previous experience unnecessary, job for everyone, Tools provided, friendly welcome. Contact Brian Payne
Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Want to do something different and make a difference, volunteering on some of the country’s most beautiful nature reserves? Cumbria Wildlife Trust has a range of volunteer opportunities across the region. From practical conservation work parties, species monitoring, visitor centre helpers, administration, to engagement events with young people or community groups.
For more information, contact Eve Mullholland 01539 815829
Friends of the Lake District
are an independent charity and the only membership organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Cumbria's landscapes. We have a range of volunteering opportunities to choose from including conservation work and desk-based tasks. To find out more contact our Volunteer Coordinator Helen by emailing
Manchester National Trust Volunteers
We work on Sundays at National Trust sites mainly across the North West undertaking rhododendron bashing, fence construction, pond clearance, footpath maintenance, hedge laying etc. No previous experience is necessary; just enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands dirty. Contact us:
Merseyside National Trust Environmental Volunteers (MNTEV)
MNTEV members work at National Trust sites in Merseyside and nearby on Sundays about fortnightly, e.g. hedge and tree planting, woodland, heath and footpath maintenance, coastline conservation. Previous experience unnecessary, tools provided, friendly welcome. Under 18 must be accompanied by adult.
merseysidevolunteers@hotmail.com
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/merseyside-national-trust-environmental-volunteers
Restoring Hardknott Forest
We are restoring a former conifer planatation to native oak and birch woodland. Work involves removal of non-native trees and planting of native species such as oak and aspen. Tools and training provided. Some other tasks such as monitoring may be involved.
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
has lots of opportunities to get involved with our work including practical conservation, assisting with education sessions and visitor engagement. We’ll help to find the right opportunity for you, please contact Catherine Haddon at 01772 318374 /
Wyre Rivers Trust
We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities across the Wyre Catchment - tree planting, leaky dam building, invasive species removal, surveys and water sampling. To find out more, email lucy@wyreriverstrust.org or ring 07939964651.