

Join Raise’s new Neuroaffirming Volunteer Programme, launching January 2026. This inclusive woodland volunteering initiative is designed for neurodivergent people – and anyone who values accessible, welcoming outdoor spaces. Volunteers will help create and care for community woodlands across Cumbria through hands-on environmental and creative activities. Our first sessions take place at Low Skelgill near Borrowdale, with further opportunities running throughout the year at other woodland sites.
What do volunteers do? Through our sessions, volunteers will take part in tree planting, woodland maintenance and biodiversity monitoring; learn new skills in forestry, ecology and creative approaches to nature; work alongside foresters, artists, scientists and community practitioners; and enjoy time outdoors, building confidence and connecting with others. No previous experience is needed – just curiosity, an interest in nature and a willingness to get involved.
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Apprenticeship
You will be involved in varied areas of construction, mitigating environmental issues on-site. The apprenticeship will include block release to university to gain a degree in Environmental Management, professional membership qualifications and on-the-job training. Closing date Friday 5th December…
Volunteering
Are you ready to contribute to ground-breaking science research and support one of the UK’s largest nature restoration programmes? We’re inviting researchers, students, social scientists, ecologists and conservationists to collaborate with our expert team. To apply, you’ll need to send a detailed…
Job Vacancy
The University of Cumbria is one of the largest providers of degree apprenticeships in the country and our programmes are delivered to apprentices across the whole of England. With experience of assessment, you will conduct assessments in line with the requirements set in the appropriate…
Volunteering
Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Coppicing is a manual method of tree maintenance to encourage new growth from old trees. A great way of managing our woodlands and ensuring they last for generations to come.
Volunteering
Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. The following years after young trees have been planted they need maintenance to ensure they get the best possible chance! This includes removing competition, checking on tree guards and laying hedges.
Volunteering
Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Throughout the winter months we plant trees and hedges along riverbanks and across the catchment. This helps to increase biodiversity, create a haven for wildlife and provide great habitat as well as protects riverbanks, helps to slow the flow and reduce…
Apprenticeship
Level 3 Forest Craftperson. The broad purpose of the apprenticeship is to carry out the practical operations required to create, maintain and harvest forests and woodlands. Most employers will specialise in either establishment and maintenance, or harvesting. Employees in both sub-sectors would be…
Apprenticeship
Level 4 Arboriculturist Apprenticeship Standard. This occupation is found in arboricultural, utility, facilities management and grounds maintenance organisations. These include local authorities, arboricultural consultancies, estates, commercial organisations and charities. The broad purpose of the…
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…
Apprenticeship
Level 2 Arborist Standard (CUMBRIA or LANCASHIRE). 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,…
Volunteering
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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