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A group of young people on a farm on a sunny day. One is kneeling down, one is sat in a wheelbarrow and the rest are standing.

Opportunities Location: All New Forest

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Four Acre Farm gardening gang

By Josh Taylor

Afternoon gardening group focusing on no-dig veg growing, wildlife planting and workshops for people aged 13-18. Additional details: How much does it cost? Free Is the opportunity accessible by public transport? Yes – Ringwood bus station is about a 10 minute walk away from the farm Is the opportunity accessible for wheelchair/mobility-aid users? Yes Is … Continued

Tile Barn

By Josh Taylor

Operating since the early 1970s the site spans over 14 acres and caters for up 350 people on fully equipped campsites. The centre also boasts a 46-bed bunkhouse facility and the Enda Ryan poppy pod village which can accommodate up to 80 people. Not only offering a place to rest your head, Tile Barn provides … Continued

RSPB Cameron’s Cottage Youth Ambassador

By Josh Taylor

Do you love the natural world and want to share it with others? Are you keen to share new ways for people to engage with nature? Cameron’s Cottage is an outdoor nature education centre for children and young people, based at RSPB Franchises Lodge on the edge of the New Forest. We are looking for … Continued

Wildlife Explorers Club

By Josh Taylor

Wild New Forest Guided Tour’s Wildlife Explorers Club is perfect for young nature enthusiasts aged 10–18 (with some flexibility). Membership is free and comes with some amazing benefits: Up to 20 free guided wildlife events each year A regular newsletter packed with updates, stories, and nature tips Membership in the Wildlife Explorers WhatsApp group, where … Continued

Work experience with the New Forest National Park Authority

By Josh Taylor

We actively encourage links with local schools and colleges, and regard quality work experience placements as an important aspect of our community partnership work. Each summer we welcome students from local schools for placements lasting for one week. These places are limited and highly popular so please apply early. Please note we sometimes have opportunities … Continued

New Forest Youth Board

By Josh Taylor

We know that young people are passionate about the New Forest; they are its future custodians and are the generation that will be most impacted by decisions that are made today. The New Forest National Park Authority and partner organisations are committed to involving them and actioning their views on key New Forest issues. The … Continued

New Forest Junior Rangers

By Josh Taylor

New Forest Junior Rangers is an opportunity for those aged 11 to 18 years old interested in conservation, sustainability and the natural world to make a difference in the New Forest National Park. They work alongside the New Forest National Park Authority engagement team to help look after the New Forest and take part in … Continued