Our volunteers play an important role in almost every aspect of the Lake District National Park Authority's work. There are likely to be volunteers active somewhere in the Lake District on every day of the year!
Most volunteer roles require a regular commitment so will best suit those resident in Cumbria. We welcome applications from everyone aged 18 and over, with no upper age limit. If you are aged 14-18, take a look at our Young Ranger programme.
You can find out more about what each role involves, how to apply, the time commitment and how we'll support you by clicking on the relevant role.
Volunteering as a Young Ranger is a great way to get involved in practical conservation, learn new skills and make new friends.
Find out moreFollowing a large recruitment this year, the decision has been made not to recruit Fix the Fells Volunteers for 2025. This will allow for the further training and development of this year’s recruits and the existing Fix the Fells team. We currently have sufficient numbers of Fix the Fells volunteers to carry out the work required to care for the Lake District’s mountain paths, and supporting these volunteers is our priority. We will next be recruiting in 2026, however other opportunities to volunteer can be found on this webpage.
Get the micro-volunteering bug today and join the biggest citizen’s science project that National Parks have ever undertaken.
Look Wild uses a free nature identification app that will name plants and animals for you and contribute to a huge National Park-led project at the same time. It’s free to learn about the natural world around you whilst doing your bit to protect it.
