Partners - Volunteer groups

BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers)

Go on a conservation holiday, keep fit at the Green Gym, start a conservation project with your local school – the opportunities to volunteer are endless. All you need are wellies and enthusiasm.

Tel: 01302 388 888
www2.btcv.org.uk

Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland

Help nature in Northern Ireland: plant a tree, join a Green Gym, gather information about local wildlife – there are so many fabulous and fun ways to volunteer.

Tel: 028 9064 5169
www.cvni.org.uk

CSV (Community Service Volunteers)

All-things to do with volunteers: full time, part time, training, managing other volunteers – you'll find it here.

Tel: 020 7278 6601
www.csv.org.uk

Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens

For a touch of the countryside in the city, visit a city farm! Whether you want to volunteer, make a visit, organise a trip for a party of children, this is the best place to start.

Tel: 0117 923 1800
www.farmgarden.org.uk

GreenPrints

GreenPrints uses the experience and expertise of five organisations to encourage more 16 to 25 year olds to volunteer their time and energy to improve green-spaces in their local communities.

Get involved in 1 or 2 day events which are happening all over the UK or if you're passionate about a certain area you can apply for a long-term flagship project and get a grant of up to £10,000.

Tel: 01454 262910
www.sitatrust.org.uk/greenprints

Groundwork

Safe and healthy communities include balancing people with nature. Simply find out how it's done, or join in as a volunteer.

Tel: 0121 236 8565
www.groundwork.org.uk

NICVA (Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action)

If you want to set up a community Breathing Place, have a look here for advice. You'll need to gather some volunteers, and NICVA can help you find out how.

Tel: 028 9087 7777
www.nicva.org