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Volunteering

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Volunteering is a great way to meet people, be active, and learn new skills

There are a huge number of volunteering opportunities with organisations across the National Park, including with us.

Whatever your interests and abilities, you can play your part in caring for this unique landscape and its community.

See what New Forest NPA volunteers achieved in 2025:

More than 200

unique volunteers

Nearly 850

volunteer days

Totaling 3,500

volunteer hours

Supported partners

across the New Forest National Park

Why volunteer?

  • Develop new skills and meet new people
  • Enjoy practical tasks in the great outdoors
  • Learn how to survey wildlife
  • Help others learn about history and culture
  • Support people in your local community
  • Help protect internationally important landscapes
  • Reap the health benefits of improved mental and physical wellbeing
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New Routes to Nature – supporting volunteering in the New Forest – has been made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.

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