Search current volunteering opportunities near you
Volunteers play a big role in what we do. We have a range of opportunities available which are regularly renewed.
You can book on to many of our volunteer opportunities and apply via the pages below.
If you're looking for a day for a large group or are from a business and want to know more about what opportunities we have for you & your team, do consider our Wild Wellbeing Days
Seagrass Restoration Volunteer
Be part of our efforts to restore seagrass meadows in Cumbria!
Welcome Caller
Do you enjoy chatting to people? Welcome new members to Cumbria Wildlife Trust over the phone at our office in Plumgarths
Young Volunteer Leader/Helpers-North Cumbria
Volunteers needed to support a Young Volunteers group (13-17 year olds) in North Cumbria
Wildflower plug and tree planting
Join us on our autumn wildflower plug planting this year - not only in our meadows, but also in community spaces and to help restore our…
The Bay Community Events Volunteer
Help people and nature by volunteering on The Bay’s community engagement events.
Wildlife Watch helpers: Keswick and Penrith
Help us engage the next generation! We are looking for volunteer leader and helpers to establish new Wildlife Watch groups in Keswick…
Welly Brigade Volunteers
Help wildlife and improve your local community by helping with habitat restoration around Barrow.
Marine Survey – Shoresearch Volunteers
Take part in monthly coastal monitoring to gather data and help inform marine conservation decisions.
CoastDusters – Beach Clean Volunteers
Help nature and your local community through beach cleans around Barrow.
Plumgarths Garden Volunteers
We are looking for people to lend a hand and help Plumgarths Gardens flourish.
Peatland Restoration monitoring volunteer
Learn new skills in the mountains of the Lake District whilst monitoring restored peatland sites.
Get involved in practical conservation work on a Conservation Day
Get stuck in to practical task on a hands-on conservation day.
Coastal and marine surveying
Explore and record our coastal and marine wildlife. All welcome!
Beach Cleans
Help to keep our beautiful Cumbrian beaches clean and free from litter that could harm wildlife. See upcoming opportunities below.
Volunteer Training
Do your plant ID skills need tuning? Are you new to butterfly monitoring? Check out our training opportunities this summer.