Volunteer in the outdoors
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 and would like to help with another group, then please email [email protected] to have additional opportunities added to your volunteer record,
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 - currently full
Practical conservation tasks take place at countryside locations across the Borough at various set dates and times. Applicants will be contacted to confirm they have been added to our countryside pool of volunteers. We will be in touch through the years with details of individual tasks at various locations. There is no pressure to attend every session.
You must be over 16 to apply (under 18's must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
Country Parks Conservation volunteers - currently full
Sessions take place at Itchen Valley Country Park on selected weekdays based on staff and seasonal need. Tasks include bulb planting, bird box building and playground maintenance to coppicing, creating hedgerows and pond maintenance and ditch digging.
You must be over 18 to apply.