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New Forest Youth Volunteering

By HMakin

New Forest Youth Volunteering is an opportunity specifically designed for young people aged 18-30, who are passionate about nature and keen to get outside for some practical experience. Themes include wildlife conservation, countryside access, engagement, citizen science and the arts. You can expect activities such as clearing paths, removing invasive species, conducting surveys, creating art … Continued

Honeypot Children’s Charity

By Kieran Graves

About Honeypot Children’s Charity We support children who are young carers to a sick, disabled parent or sibling. We provide a range of continuous services that meet the multiple needs of each individual child. This includes respite breaks, educational booster breaks, wellbeing grants, healthy eating and nutrition and pastoral support. We believe in providing early … Continued

New Milton Community Garden

By Kieran Graves

About New Milton Community Garden We set out to create a green space where people aged from 1 to 100 and all abilities can come together to grow flowers, fruit, and vegetables, a space that enables improved physical and mental health and wellbeing, friendship, education, and social engagement Volunteer opportunities with New Milton Community Garden … Continued

Children and Families Volunteers – Hampshire County Council

By Kieran Graves

About Children and Families Volunteers – Hampshire County Council Become a Children and Families Volunteer – make a life-changing difference in Hampshire. Join over 200 volunteers supporting children, young people and families across the county. As part of Hampshire County Council Children’s Services, our volunteers receive comprehensive training, develop new life skills, and help build … Continued

Forestry England

By Kieran Graves

About Forestry England Forestry England is the country’s largest land manager, caring for the nation’s forests for people, nature, and the economy. The foundation of the organisation is its world-class sustainable management of the nation’s forests. Forestry England hosts more than twenty million day visits to its forests every year and local communities have a … Continued

Countryside Education Trust Workshops – fully funded

By Josh Taylor

The Countryside Education Trust is running a series of workshops throughout 2026 covering a variety of themes such as self-sufficiency, horticulture, woodland skills, ornithology, wildlife ID and smallholding. Thanks to the YouCAN access grant, we are able to offer a free place for a young person aged 18-30 on any of the courses running between … Continued

ARC education and events volunteer

By Josh Taylor

Help us spread the word about amphibians and reptiles by joining our team as a volunteer. We are looking for people to help with: Running our stall at community events Supporting guided walks Assisting with our educational activities Taking photos of our events and helping to tell the world about them Creating educational resources Additional … Continued

Young Naturalists

By Josh Taylor

Young Naturalists sessions at Blashford Lakes are aimed at 13-17 year olds who like wildlife and the great outdoors. Meeting on the last Sunday of the month, from 10am – 2:30pm, each session has a different seasonal focus, and also involves occasional offsite visits to other reserves. Previous sessions have included a bat walk, bird … Continued

Wildlife Rangers – Testwood Lakes

By Josh Taylor

Aged 12-18 and love wildlife? Wildlife Rangers at Testwood is a monthly meet-up for anyone with an interest in the natural world. Get outdoors, learn practical skills, and discover all your wonderful local wildlife has to offer. Join us on the last Saturday of the month from 2-4pm. Sessions include: • Practical conservation and habitat … Continued