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Volunteer With Plantlife

There are lots of different ways you can volunteer with us and help protect wild plants and fungi. There’s something for everyone, and we welcome volunteers in a wide variety of roles across the UK. Whether it’s getting stuck into practical conservation work, data entry, research, botanical survey, or even campaigning and advocacy work. We simply couldn’t do as much vital work for wild plants and fungi without our volunteers.

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A person holding a camera about to take a photo of a plant.

Why volunteer with us?

When you join our friendly network of volunteers, you will be able to use skills you already have as well as developing new ones. You will be supported by a dedicated volunteer manager who will ensure you have a full induction and welcome to your volunteering, as well as access to a range of training.

Volunteering news

See what our volunteers have been up to and read our latest articles, features and stories all about volunteering.  You can also find opportunities to get involved with us on our volunteering news page.

 
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Join the Species on the Edge Youth Panel

Are you aged between 16 – 25, based in one of the Species on the Edge project areas, and passionate about your local wildlife? If so, this is an opportunity for you! The Species on the Edge Youth Panel is now open for applications.

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At the end of the day, someone will say, ‘well, we’ve made a difference here’, and we enjoy the satisfaction of surveying our achievements.

Jonathan, Ranscombe Reserve Volunteer.

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Taking part in the National Plant Monitoring Scheme, has helped to improve my plant identification skills. It’s been an enjoyable experience that’s taken me to a really interesting place.

Emily, National Plant Monitoring Scheme Volunteer.

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I really enjoy volunteering with Plantlife, as a Planning and Policy Volunteer. Having spent a number of years looking after my family, digital volunteering has provided the perfect opportunity for me to use my skills, whilst still being able to fit the work around the needs of my family.

Abbie, Planning and Policy Digital Volunteer.

The website and the images on this Volunteer page is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, CC BY 4.0.

The project is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to recruit and develop our Digital Volunteers programme.