Volunteer with us
Due to Covid-19 restrictions and guidelines we are currently unable to operate volunteer programs. When restrictions ease we will look to re-instate our volunteering opportunities with appropriate safety measures in place. Please follow us on our social media channels for the latest news and updates.
Volunteering opportunities
Central Scotland
Volunteer at The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Aberfoyle
When restrictions ease we will look to re-instate our team of volunteers at The Lodge to help support the visitor experience by talking to visitors, providing information on trails, ensuring facilities are clean and litter free, helping out at events and assisting with monitoring the site.
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register your interest and we will contact you once we can safely operate our volunteer program.
The Borders
Help build and maintain trails with the Glentress Trailfairies
The Glentress Trailfairies are volunteers who help out with maintenance work on the existing mountain bike trails and hand-build new sections of singletrack at Glentress Forest. They meet fortnightly on Saturdays at 9:00am. It's a fun and sociable way to give something back to the trails.
Find out more on the Glentress Trailfairies Facebook page.
Volunteer with the Tweed Valley Osprey Project
Contact our South Region office office if you'd like to help out with the Tweed Valley Osprey Project.
North East Scotland
Volunteer at Bennachie
On the first Saturday of every month the Bailies of Bennachie run work parties on the hill to undertake work such as footpath maintenance, removal of rhododendron from native woodlands, archaeological survey work and more.
Find out more on the Bailies of Bennachie website.
Highlands & Islands
Conservation holidays and conservation days with Trees for Life
Trees for Life is a charity working to restore Caledonian forest to 1000 square miles of the Highlands west of Inverness. They run conservation holidays in a number of our forests across the Highlands, including Glen Affric, Glen Moriston, Glen Garry, Achnashellach and Skye.
Volunteers participate in a wide variety of tasks, including tree planting, removal of non-native species and nursery work such as mulching, potting and seed sorting. Accommodation, meals and all transport is provided.
To find out more, visit the Trees for Life website or contact them on 01309 691444 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Further information
- Get in touch with your local Forestry and Land Scotland. They will be able to give you information on any voluntary work that might be available.
- Visit the Volunteer Scotland website to find out about other voluntary work nearby.