Volunteering Opportunities
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To view a role profile please click the title in bold below. To apply, please follow the link to the application page if the role is open to applications. You will then be required to register an account and make an application via our secure volunteer data site, Better Impact.
If you are applying for a specific role please state the role title in your application and answer any questions in relation to the role.
If you have any questions please contact us via email: volunteering@southdowns.gov.uk
Volunteering hub locations
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Regular outdoor volunteer opportunities
National Park-wide volunteer roles
Current opportunities:
Click here to apply to volunteer for a National Park-wide role
Central Downs: Singleton, West Sussex
Current opportunities:
If you would like to join the coppicing group at Church Copse please email volunteering@southdowns.gov.uk
Eastern Downs: Stanmer Park, near Brighton, East Sussex
Current opportunities:
*Recruitment closed June 2022 due to high demand*
Eastern Downs: Seven Sisters, near Seaford, East Sussex
*Recruitment closed June 2022 due to high demand*
Seven Sisters Country Park, near Seaford, East Sussex
- Visitor Welcome Volunteer
Would you like to spend time welcoming visitors to Seven Sisters Country Park?
No experience needed, all training provided!
April to October: half day slots
November to March: weekends/holidays
We will be holding an initial group ‘interview’ day at the beginning of March with training held a few weeks later.
To apply please email volunteering@southdowns.gov.uk with a short paragraph on why you would like to volunteer at SSCP
Wealden Heaths: Midhurst/Pulborough area, West Sussex
*Recruitment closed August 2022 due to staffing changes*
Western Downs: Droxford, Hampshire
Click here to apply to volunteer in the Western Downs area
South Downs Way Wardens
Not currently accepting new volunteers
Contact Us
For general information about volunteering or if you need help applying please email volunteering@southdowns.gov.uk
Telephone: 01730 819327
South Downs National Park Authority
South Downs Centre
North Street
Midhurst
GU29 9DH