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New Forest National Park Authority

By Josh Taylor

The New Forest National Park Authority supports learning through hands-on, interactive activities that foster curiosity, connection and care for the Forest. We have a dedicated education and youth team which can meet your school or group for an inspiring experience in your setting or in the New Forest. Our activities take place in the protected … 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

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

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