We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated trainee to join our Fundraising Team for a 9-month traineeship. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of fundraising activities while developing valuable skills within a charitable organisation. The traineeship is an entry-level role designed to support the fundraising team's work across corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising, and grants fundraising. While you will gain exposure to all areas of fundraising, there will be a particular emphasis on supporting the Grants Team's work. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop practical fundraising experience and gain insight into charity operations, supported by an experienced and successful team committed to your training, mentoring, and professional growth.
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for conservation in Cumbria, an interest in fundraising, and excellent communication skills. Our ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Traineeship
This is a 12-month paid training placement starting in Autumn/winter 2026 and is designed to be a launch pad for someone at the beginning of their career in conservation and/or community engagement.Working alongside our team, you will gain practical experience supporting the planning and delivery…
Volunteering
Our Volunteer Guided Walk leaders help the Lake District National Park Authority run an inspirational programme of around 150 walks every year. We are currently recruiting for Guided Walk Leaders to lead our walks in the North of the Park.Our guided walks programme exists to help unlock the…
Volunteering
If you’d like to get involved with Growing Well, learn all about horticulture from our professional team, meet new people, and enjoy a healthy, active day working outside in a beautiful setting, then why not try a Community Volunteering day at one of our sites. Growing Well is a farm-based mental…
Volunteering
If you feel able to provide compassionate emotional and practical support to individuals within our mental health service and learn about horticulture and work in nature at the same time, we have Support Volunteer roles available at each of our three sites in Cumbria, South Lakes (Low Sizergh Farm,…
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