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!
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Forestry + Woodlands
Apprenticeship
Level 3 Forest Craftperson apprenticeship. Location: Workplace Delivery supported with Online Lectures and Tutorial Support. Course length: TBC - September 2025 - REGISTER INTEREST NOW. Fees: Costs will be determined by several factors including size of employer and age of apprentice. Register for…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
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…
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
Get the micro-volunteering bug today and join the biggest citizen’s science project that National Parks have ever undertaken. Look Wild uses a free nature identification app that will name plants and animals for you and contribute to a huge National Park-led project at the same time. It’s free to…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
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…
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
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…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
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.
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
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…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
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.
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
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…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
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…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Volunteering
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.
Water + Catchments
Volunteering
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.
Nature Conservation
Training
Free training at Mungrisdale Village Hall and Low Beckside Farm for farmers, land managers and landowners. Tuesday 5 November 10am – 3.15pm. Mungrisdale Village Hall, Penrith CA11 0XR. What three words: ///piano.bands.generally
Visitor + Rural Economy
Apprenticeship
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…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Apprenticeship
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,…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Apprenticeship
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…
Forestry + Woodlands
Apprenticeship
Level 2 Arborist Standard (CUMBRIA). The arboricultural industry manages trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations from city parks and urban woodlands, to country estates and private gardens. The industry manages trees adjacent to highways, railways, watercourses and…
Farming + Technology
Apprenticeship
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…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Apprenticeship
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,…
Forestry + Woodlands
Volunteering
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and allow the natural regeneration of native trees, such as birch, holly and oak.You will need to bring lunch, a drink and suitable footwear and clothing for a day spent working outdoors.…
Forestry + Woodlands
Volunteering
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and allow the natural regeneration of native trees, such as birch, holly and oak. You will need to bring lunch, a drink and suitable footwear and clothing for a day spent working outdoors.…
Forestry + Woodlands
Volunteering
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and allow the natural regeneration of native trees, such as birch, holly and oak.You will need to bring lunch, a drink and suitable footwear and clothing for a day spent working outdoors.…
Forestry + Woodlands
Volunteering
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and allow the natural regeneration of native trees, such as birch, holly and oak. You will need to bring lunch, a drink and suitable footwear and clothing for a day spent working outdoors.…
Forestry + Woodlands
Volunteering
Join us on a volunteer day to help maintain & remove tree tubes, remove non-native conifers, plant trees and allow the natural regeneration of native trees, such as birch, holly and oak.You will need to bring lunch, a drink and suitable footwear and clothing for a day spent working outdoors.…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
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…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
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.
Water + Catchments
Volunteering
Help to keep our beautiful Cumbrian beaches clean and free from litter that could harm wildlife.
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
Come and help us monitor this rare species that has been reintroduced to sites in Cumbria. You don’t have to be a wildlife expert, anyone can get involved!
Communication + Education
Volunteering
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.
Communication + Education
Volunteering
Community event volunteers help to connect people to nature and also help people take action to protect nature. Events vary, and include rockpooling, guided walks, eggcase hunts, craft activities, and coastal foraging. Some events are for adults, whereas others are family events. Whatever your…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
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…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
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…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
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…
Water + Catchments
Volunteering
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:…
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
Join us on our wildflower plug planting this year - not only in our meadows, but also in community spaces and to help restore our mosses and other habitats.
Protected Landscapes + Heritage Skills
Volunteering
The role will include collecting data from an upland peatbog site that has undergone restoration, within the Lake District National Park. No previous experience is necessary, though a willingness to spend time in the mountains where weather conditions can change very quickly is essential. Some…
Communication + Education
Training
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…
Nature Conservation
Training
An essential for anyone interested in fungi, what is edible and what is poisonous. Get to know your fungi day. You do not have to be a current Friends of the Lake District member or volunteer to attend, but we do ask that if you are trained, that you commit to helping survey our properties over the…
Visitor + Rural Economy
Work Experience
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…
Nature Conservation
Volunteering
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,…
Communication + Education
Volunteering
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…
Rewilding and reintroductions
Wild Futures: Careers with The Wildlife Trusts
Business Supporter Network - Launch Event