Volunteering in our countryside
There are many ways to get involved with your local countryside.
You could volunteer with a local friends group that organises practical conservation action days at a number of countryside spaces across Central Bedfordshire. Or you could join a local P3 (People, Projects and Partnerships) group to help improve access to the public rights of way network in your local area.
If you would like to know more about these and other ways to get involved, please let us know.
Alternatively, you can become a volunteer with one or more of our local partners that offer a range of opportunities including practical conservation tasks and helping visitors to get the most out of their visit to the countryside. Find out more about volunteering opportunities by visiting their websites below.
National Trust
Volunteer directly with National Trust to support conservation work at Dunstable Downs and other open spaces in the North Chilterns area. Alternatively you can join the local South Bedfordshire Association that promotes work of the trust by raising funds.
Greensand Trust
Greensand Trust opportunities range from practical and conservation tasks, caring for nature reserves and leading walks to litter picking, assisting with education visits and activities or helping visitors enjoy themselves. The Greensand Trust has a range of volunteering opportunities to offer in various locations across the Greensand Ridge including Rushmere Country Park.
Wildlife Trust
The Wildlife Trust offers a range of opportunities, from practical work parties and surveying and monitoring, to helping with school visits and community events, or in the office.
Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC)
BRCC offers a broad range of volunteering and work experience opportunities, whether you are looking to get more involved in your local community or seeking a way into employment.