Volunteering

We feel privileged to be custodians of this land, and we want to share the experience of caring for it with the wider community.

Literally hundreds of volunteers from all over the world have helped over the years to make Pishwanton Wood what it is today.  There is still a great variety of opportunities for volunteers of all ages and abilities all year round.  You may find yourself clearing gorse and bracken, thinning birches and making woven birch fencing, planting trees, digging ponds and ditches, maintaining paths, caring for our animals or helping in our biodynamic herb and vegetable gardens.

We can provide accommodation for volunteers at one of the Trust’s three houses in the district.  Please ask the Trust office for details.

We welcome volunteer help from individuals or groups.  We can also host corporate groups for team-building ‘awaydays’ (recent clients include RBS, Scottish Widows and Turner and Townsend). If you want to know more, you can read our Volunteer Leaflet, and/or contact us to arrange a simple tour and induction so that we can discuss your expectations and needs.