Volunteer in the outdoors
Volunteer under the Countryside or Country Parks teams...or both!
If you love wildlife, being outdoors and are the type of person who longs to be messy in the mud, then we have volunteering opportunities for you...
There are so many benefits to becoming an outdoor volunteer. It can be a lovely way to make new friends, learn new skills and above all - it's great fun!
No previous experience needed, as training will be given.
If you are already registered with us e.g. as a volunteer with Countryside, Country Parks or Emergency Response already, then please email volunteer@eastleigh.gov.uk to have this opportunity added to your volunteer record, rather than completing an application form again.
NEW Plant Eastleigh Volunteers
Help us reach our target of 160,000 trees by 2030!
Plant Eastleigh launches their new community engagement project to involve local residents and volunteers in the planting and aftercare of trees in the Borough.
Help with practical tasks using a variety of hand tools such as spades, forks, mallets and loppers. Tasks include cutting back weeds and clearing areas for planting. Planting tree standards or whips and installing tree guards and stakes. The aftercare of planted trees such as controlling weeds, applying mulch and watering. No previous experience is needed.
You must be over 18 to apply
Please read the role description before applying.
Country Parks Event Volunteers
Volunteers wanted to help run exciting and varied events at Itchen Valley Country Park, on a casual adhoc basis. Could you be a friendly and welcoming face for families going on an adventure in the park or steward audiences coming to our outdoor shows? No experience needed, days and times will vary, you just need to be willing to be outside, whatever the weather.
Please read the role description before applying, you must be over 18 to apply.
Applicants will be contacted to confirm they have been added to our pool of volunteers and then we’ll be in touch about individual events when help is needed.
Countryside volunteers
Tasks take place at countryside locations across the Borough at set dates and times.
You must be over 16 to apply (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Country Parks Conservation Volunteers
Places are currently full for this volunteering role
Sessions take place at Itchen Valley Country Park on Wednesdays and Thursdays based on seasonal need.
Tasks include bulb planting, bird box building and playground maintenance to coppicing, creating hedgerows and pond maintenance and ditch digging. We have a community of welcoming people who complete conservation tasks to meet new people and to create opportunities for both wildlife and visitors in the Country Park.
Parking passes and refreshments will be provided and you must be over 18 to apply.