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Keep your distance from the animals and don't feed or pet them - you may be fined.

Two young adults, a boy and a girl, clearing rhododendron in a wooded area.

Opportunities Location: Southampton

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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

Paultons Park

By Josh Taylor

Paultons Park was nominated for the best Education Workshop in 2024 by the readers of School Travel Magazine due to the quality of sessions; all run by qualified teachers. Popular sessions include rollercoaster forces, ride programming and theme park creator. All sessions are carefully matched to the National Curriculum and make strong links with the … Continued

Youth Options

By Josh Taylor

Youth Options is a young persons charity based in Hampshire supporting children and young people, especially those who need it most, to engage, develop and become empowered to achieve a better future. Our Outdoor Learning team uses nature-based activities to engage young people in learning, support mental well-being, and develop essential social and emotional skills … 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

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