Volunteering at
Panshanger Park

What You'll Do
Whether you're passionate about wildlife, enjoy spending time outdoors, or simply want to give something back, there’s a place for you at Panshanger. As a volunteer, you can get involved in a wide range of meaningful activities, including:

• Practical conservation tasks to help manage and improve natural habitats
• Biodiversity monitoring of butterflies, amphibians, water voles, riverflies, and more
• Supporting or leading guided walks and nature-themed tours
• Assisting with community engagement and park events
• Helping with visitor support and park warden activities
• Leading our kids group – Nature Explorers

What You'll Need
All you really need is enthusiasm and a love for nature. Other helpful qualities include:

• An interest in wildlife and conservation
• Ability to travel to Panshanger Park for volunteering sessions
• Willing to follow health, safety, safeguarding, and data protection policies

Why volunteer?
Volunteering at Panshanger Park is an opportunity to make a real impact—and grow personally along the way:

• Join a friendly, welcoming team of like-minded people
• Help protect and enhance the park’s unique wildlife and habitats
• Gain valuable skills and confidence in conservation and community engagement
• Receive training, mentoring, and ongoing support
• Enhance your CV and career prospects in environmental or community-focused fields
• Reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed (with prior arrangement)

Flexible Commitment
We understand everyone’s availability is different. Whether you can spare a few hours a month or join us more regularly, your time makes a difference. Currently there are three practical tasks a month and more depending on the time of year, but don’t worry you do not have to attend them all!