Volunteering at Bestwood Country Park
The Ranger Team is always looking for enthusiastic and willing volunteers to help us look after this fascinating 700 acre remnant of Sherwood Forest. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, make friends and help the environment. Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is necessary as all tools and training are provided.
For more details contact the volunteer leader and always talk to them before turning up to your first session as there may be a waiting list or specific requirements or restrictions. Once you have arranged to take part you can join in regularly. Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular volunteer sessions are held every Tuesday. In addition there are weekly Thursday sessions, most of which are at Bestwood. There are work days most months in the Japanese gardens. Lists of these days are published periodically. See below for more information on each volunteer session and who to contact before you attend.
For more details contact the volunteer leader and always talk to them before turning up to your first session as there may be a waiting list or specific requirements or restrictions. Once you have arranged to take part you can join in regularly. Just wear suitable clothing and bring a packed lunch, willing hands and a sense of humour!
Regular volunteer sessions are held every Tuesday. In addition there are weekly Thursday sessions, most of which are at Bestwood. There are work days most months in the Japanese gardens. Lists of these days are published periodically. See below for more information on each volunteer session and who to contact before you attend.
The Tuesday Volunteers
The Tuesday volunteers group meet every Tuesday to carry out practical conservation tasks in the park. This is an established group of helpers and there may be a waiting list to join, so check out availability for you to attend with park ranger, Rob Wombwell before turning up.
Sessions run from 10am to 3pm, meeting at the classroom close to Alexandra Lodge. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). Bring your own packed lunch.
Please ring the Site Office on 0115 975 7273 with any enquiries regarding volunteering on Tuesdays.
Find out more at their "voles" page. Please note they were previously known as the Monday Volunteers but a move of day necessitated a change of name. Any historic information may still refer to the Monday group.
Sessions run from 10am to 3pm, meeting at the classroom close to Alexandra Lodge. Wear weather appropriate clothing & footwear (work gloves & any tools needed will be provided). Bring your own packed lunch.
Please ring the Site Office on 0115 975 7273 with any enquiries regarding volunteering on Tuesdays.
Find out more at their "voles" page. Please note they were previously known as the Monday Volunteers but a move of day necessitated a change of name. Any historic information may still refer to the Monday group.
The Thursday Volunteers
The Thursday volunteers group meet most Thursdays to carry out practical conservation tasks and these are predominantly in the country park. You will need to get in touch to express an interest in getting involved and pre-booking is required. The latest list of dates is usually posted in our What's On page and you can always find out more info by emailing NCC’s Green Spaces Team Community Liaison Officer, Sue McDonald at [email protected] or phone 0115 804 1452.
The Japanese Gardens Volunteers
The Japanese Gardens Volunteers operate monthly on varying dates which are usually published in our What's On page each month. They carry out work to help keep the garden paths and their Japanese-inspired design clear of leaves, brambles and litter. It is hoped that funding can eventually be found to restore the gardens to their former glory. Contact the Friends of Bestwood Country Park on [email protected] for more details or to discuss how you can join in with the fun.
The Winding House Engine Volunteers
This group help to refurbish, restore, repair and run the Winding Engine House. They also take the guided tours around the site when it is open to the public. For more info please use our contact form to get in touch with us and we will pass on your details to one of the engineers.
Find out more at their "WEH" page.
Find out more at their "WEH" page.
Dynamo House Cafe Volunteers
We are always looking for volunteers to staff the Dynamo House cafe, serving and keeping the place clean, tidy and well stocked as well as seeking bakers to make cakes for us to sell. If you bake you claim your expenses back for your creations so it costs you nothing. For more info please use our contact form to get in touch with us and we will pass on your details to our rota coordinator.
Find out more at their "DH Cafe Volunteer" page.
Find out more at their "DH Cafe Volunteer" page.
