Volunteer

A group of nature reserve volunteers raking grass in a wooded clearing

Get involved!

Becoming a volunteer is a rewarding experience both physically and mentally.

It is a chance to meet new people, improve your wellbeing and make a positive difference to the wildlife on your doorstep. We value our volunteers and without them we simply couldn't deliver the valuable work we do.

We want to make sure we use your skills in the right way, and that you get the most out of your volunteering experience with us. Whatever your motivations - to meet new people, share your expertise or to help protect the future of wildlife - we will work with you to find the right volunteer opportunities for you.

Scroll down to see our current practical conservation opportunities as well as roles which require a specific skill set or higher level of commitment.

If you spot something you’d like to get involved with, please register as a volunteer by clicking the button below. If you'd like more information about volunteering or help finding an opportunity, please call our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Catherine Haddon, on 01772 318374 or e-mail volunteer@lancswt.org.uk.

 

Register as a volunteer

What volunteering means to you

Workplace Wellbeing at Brockholes

Cain Scringemour

My gymnasium

Volunteering at Nature Tots

Volunteering at Nature Tots

My playground

Two Wildlife Trust volunteers standing with metal mugs in-hand, smiling

Volunteers in Surrey by Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

My social circle

Volunteer

My motivation

Connecting with nature through volunteering has given me the chance to reassess my life and focus on positive ways to stimulate my mind. I have met so many interesting people from a diverse range of backgrounds and have learnt from everyone I’ve met, I have gained a great sense of fulfilment and personal achievement through my work as a volunteer.
Barry Smith
Volunteer at Seaforth, Lunt meadows and Freshfield Dune Heath

The different ways you can volunteer

There are lots of different ways you can volunteer with us. Click one of the links below to find your perfect volunteer opportunity, or if you can't see what you are looking for, don't hesitate to get in touch on 01772 324129 or volunteer@lancswt.org.uk 

Practical conservation

Practical conservation

Volunteering

Practical conservation

Learn new skills, meet like-minded people and see some of Lancashire's most beautiful countryside while you help to protect vital habitats.  We have regular groups across our region:

North Lancashire: Warton Crag 
Central Lancashire: Preston, St Annes
West Lancashire:  Freshfield, Mere Sands Wood
East Lancashire: Moor Piece, Clitheroe, Pleasington
Bolton: Seven Acres, The Hive at Moss Bank Park
Wigan: Three Sisters, Wigan Flashes, Bickershaw
Manchester: Astley Moss, Moston, Bury, Tyldesley
Merseyside: Seaforth, Liverpool, Lunt Meadows

View the full list of work parties
Nature tots

Nature tots

Volunteer roles

Other Roles

If you’re looking for a volunteering opportunity other than practical conservation please take a look at our wide range of other roles here.

Current volunteering opportunities
Siemans employees taking part in a Wild Wellbeing Day at Brockholes Nature Reserve

Cain Scrimgeur

Teambuilding and employee volunteering

Swallows

Alan Price/Gatehouse Studio

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Local groups

Local groups are run by some of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust's most dedicated volunteers and offer a wide range of activities such as talks, field trips, work parties and fundraising events.

Find out about our local groups

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please call our Volunteering Co-ordinator, Catherine Haddon, on 01772 324129 or email volunteer@lancswt.org.ukÂ