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Whatever your skills or background, however much time you can give, you can make a difference.
Find an opportunityVolunteers are crucial to our work. We couldn’t protect and care for the UK’s woods and trees without them.
Whatever your skills or background, however much time you can give, you can make a difference.
Find an opportunityIf you can't volunteer in the traditional sense, there are still ways to get involved. Our citizen science projects are always looking for people to send in wildlife sightings or to make recordings of old trees.
people volunteer with us across the UK
hours were contributed by volunteers in 2023
value of volunteers' contributions last year
Volunteering is a great way to give back to the planet and to make a real difference for woods and wildlife. It's also beneficial for you.
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Across the UK, volunteers carry out a huge variety of roles to help plant and protect woods and trees. From woodland management and visitor experience to recording trees and wildlife.
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We welcome every volunteer, whatever your skills or background, however much time you can give. You'll have your own manager, full training and a risk assessment where needed. We even cover your expenses!
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Volunteering can help you gain new skills, experience, friends, and relationships, and improve your mental and physical health, helping you to feel more connected with your community.
Whatever your skills or background, however much time you can give, you can make a difference.
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