To see a list of current volunteer opportunities and to book see the Volunteers Booking Form
Volunteering on Exmoor is Important.
Volunteering is vital to Exmoor National Park Authority. Not only does it provide valuable resources to enable the Authority to carry out its work, it also meets both of the Authorities key aims – By carrying out a range of practical conservation work volunteers are helping to ‘To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Park’ and by training volunteers and explaining why work is being undertaken we also ‘Promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the Park by the public’. These opportunities then increase as volunteers then pass on this information to friends and family.
In addition to this by providing a social network and training opportunities volunteering goes some way to enhance the social and economic well being of the local communities. You might even get fitter, and working with local people helps us to understand what is important and what issues are of concern to them.
Exmoor Conservation Volunteers Partnership (ECVP)
Exmoor National Park Authority runs a partnership of key public bodies and charities who together manage large parts of Exmoor. Together these organisations make up the Exmoor Conservation Volunteer Partnership (ECVP). The organisations currently signed up to the scheme include The Crown Estate at Dunster, the National Trust at Holnicote, the South West Lakes at Wimbleball Lake and the Somerset Wildlife Trust
How do I Get Involved?
As an Individual (over 18’s). Take a Look at the Volunteer Booking Form to get an idea of the tasks we carry out. You can book onto any of the tasks that are designated as ‘open to all’. If you would like to get involved in other tasks contact Exmoor National Park Authorities Volunteer Co-ordinator, Patrick at pwatts-mabbott@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk or on 07973727469.
Under 18’s. I’m afraid we are unable to take on under 18’s however some events are open to families where you can attend with your parents see the Volunteer Booking Form and book on to events marked as ‘Open to All’.
Groups. If you are the leader of a group (adults or children) then contact Exmoor National Park Authorities Volunteer Co-ordinator pwatts-mabbott@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk or on 07973727469 to discuss what your availability is and how you can best help.
Do you run a community group, or charity on Exmoor? - Do you need new volunteers?
If so contact Exmoor National Park Authorities Volunteer Co-ordinator pwatts-mabbott@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk or on 07973727469 to discuss your group becoming affiliated to the Exmoor Conservation Volunteer Partnership.
To see a list of current volunteer opportunities and to book see the Volunteer Booking Form