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Volunteering at Carding Mill Valley on the Long Mynd
Join our team of dedicated and passionate volunteers based at Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd. We've got a variety of roles available, from sharing your love for the outdoors with the Children and Young People team, to helping provide inspiring activities as a Visitor Experience Volunteer, to working with the ranger team on conservation work, to working in the tea-room providing a great experience for our visitors.
Why join us?
There are lots of reasons to join us; making the move to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.
- Become part of a friendly and dedicated team
- Meet people from all walks of life and forge new friendships
- Utilise your existing skills and learn new ones
- Strengthen your CV and help to develop your career
- Enjoy the great outdoors
- Learn about the history of this special place.
Roles and opportunities
Volunteering with the National Trust brings many rewards, not least of which is a brilliant team to be part of in Carding Mill Valley. Our volunteer opportunities often change but below are our available roles at the present time.
Experience of any of the roles isn't usually necessary and training is provided. So don't worry about your suitability. We'd love to hear from you and we should be able to find a place for you on our team.
Children and Young People Volunteer
The Children & Young People team inspire the next generation of enthusiasts! They aren’t afraid to get muddy or let their passion for nature shine through. They have many exciting adventures at Carding Mill Valley incl. river studies, walks and lab work.
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Visitor Experience Volunteer
Visitor Experience Volunteers help provide a fantastic variety of activity days throughout the year for all visitors to Carding Mill Valley. This creative role is great for people who like to inspire a love of nature, beauty and history in others.
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Visitor Welcome Volunteer
Visitor Welcome Volunteers provide a helpful and friendly service that will contribute to the smooth running of the property so that each visitor has an enjoyable and memorable visit. This position offers variety and the opportunity to learn new skills.
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Litter Picker
With thousands of visitors to Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd's 5000 acres every week we need plenty of help to keep it beautiful and great for wildlife.
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Get in touch about volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering at Carding Mill Valley and the Long Mynd, please do email us at cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information. Alternatively, you can search our current opportunities and apply by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
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Volunteering at Carding Mill Valley - Next Generation Nature with Starling Bank
See our volunteers work with young people on school visits to Carding Mill Valley. Contact with nature is key for a child’s physical, mental and social wellbeing, but many barriers prevent children from getting regular access to green spaces. In partnership with Starling Bank, we’ve been running the Next Generation Nature Workshops to inspire young people and build a love for the great outdoors.
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