Volunteering

Working with us as a volunteer is a great way to get outside and socialise

Our countryside rangers run regular volunteer activities on our managed parks across the district. Most of our sites are internationally or nationally recognised for their wildlife.

Tasks take place across a variety of habitats, including heathlands, reedbeds, wetlands and grassland.

We have a mixture of different volunteering roles available, including:

There are options to suit all different interests and abilities. Volunteer tasks are very relaxed and a great way to get outside and socialise, whilst also helping the community and improving your own health and wellbeing. You can stay for as long as you wish and take part in as much of the task as you can.

We can help with corporate groups too. Go to the section on team days for more information.

Taster days

Taking part in a taster day is the best way to start. Everybody is welcome, but under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. 

You can pick any task from a list and join a ranger-led session. This will give you the chance to get a feel for volunteering and to meet some of our existing volunteers and staff. On this day you can observe or get stuck right in, no pressure!

Sign up to our taster day or to volunteer 

What to do after your taster day

If you enjoyed the taster session and would like to join our volunteer team, you can become a fully registered volunteer. 

If you decide volunteering is not for you, that’s absolutely fine. If we do not hear from you within two weeks of your taster day, we will remove your contact details from our records. If you change your mind at a later date, you can always re-register.

Organise a team or group day

We welcome teams of corporate and groups like Scouts or Guides to join our rangers in undertaking conservation management. It’s a great opportunity to team build.

The bulk of the work takes place between October and March. This is to protect wildlife, so we don't disturb them in the months they are most active.

Don’t forget to bring your lunch and marshmallows for the fire!

Register an interest in a volunteer day

Work experience and Duke of Edinburgh award

You can use the form to register your interest in work experience and Duke of Edinburgh award. Visit our events and activities page to learn about work experience with Hart’s Countryside team and having our team assess your Duke of Edinburgh award.

Register for work experience and DofE assessment