Current volunteering opportunities
Opportunities to join the National Park as a new volunteer are listed on this page. Unsure which area is closest to you? Check out the map to see which is your nearest one.
We work closely with many partners across the National Park, from land owners, large estates and national organisations to smaller community groups and trusts, to provide rewarding and interesting opportunities for our volunteers, that also meet our operational needs and corporate priorities, to help conserve and promote the special qualities of the National Park.
Please note our practical conservation opportunities vary according to landscape, season, access to land and wildlife cycles.
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Email us volunteering@southdowns.gov.uk
Practical Conservation Volunteering
Eastern Downs
Our Eastern Downs team covers an area from Steyning to Eastbourne, and works out of two locations at Stanmer Park and Seven Sisters Country Park.
This area runs group taster days for those interested in volunteering. Sessions are organised from both the Stanmer and Seven Sisters offices and run roughly from 10.00-3.00.
The next dates for these are –
Wednesday 13 August – Stanmer
Thursday 18 September – Seven Sisters
Western Downs
Our Western Downs team covers and area from Petersfield to Winchester with an office near Droxford.
Central Downs
Our Central Downs team covers an area broadly from the A24 to Petersfield with an office near Singleton.
Other Opportunities
Across the Park
Seven Sisters Country Park