Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Rhododendron is an invasive non-native plant which can quickly spread and outcompete other native species, especially in woodlands. In the winter months we work to chop back and burn Rhododendrons in some areas.
Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers
Apprenticeship
Our Countryside Worker Apprenticeship Programme is a unique opportunity for young people to launch a meaningful career in conservation. By joining Cumbria Wildlife Trust, you’ll gain hands-on experience caring for and restoring our natural heritage, protecting wildlife, and enhancing the…
Volunteering
The Lake District National Park welcomes millions of visitors every year. Our Visitor Welcome Volunteers provide a friendly face and local knowledge to help make sure visits are safe and enjoyable, inspiring people to love and respect the landscape. This role will be piloted during Summer 2026 in…
Apprenticeship
Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) has exciting opportunities for local young people with a love of the outdoors to join our Apprenticeship Scheme this autumn. We offer apprenticeship opportunities in the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbria and surrounding areas in partnership with a number of fantastic…
Volunteering
We’re looking to build a small team of in-field survey volunteers for our Hedges & Edges Project, in five target areas - The Eamont Catchment, River Petteril Catchment, Eden Lower Catchment, Upper Lune Catchment, and Greta and Rawthey Catchment.
The Employer Standards Framework
DfE consultation on GCSE Natural History subject content
Cumbria Business Growth Hub - New grant scheme open for rural businesses
