The Chilterns AONB

• Are you interested in the Chilterns environment?
• Do you have a passion for wildlife and conservation?
• Do you have some spare time on your hands?

Then why not volunteer?

Volunteering across the Chilterns

There are numerous environmental organisations and community groups in the Chilterns that need volunteers, and the range of opportunities is wider than you might think. If you’re practical and like to get your hands dirty, there are lots of regular volunteer work parties across the area with tasks ranging from scrub and path clearance to tree planting and stream management. If you like identifying and monitoring wildlife, there are groups looking for wildlife recorders. Perhaps, you enjoy walking? Then maybe you could combine a walk with inspecting the state of a footpath or the signage of a promoted route, or checking on the sheep grazing a nature reserve? Even if you prefer not to work outdoors, many organisations have office-based volunteering opportunities.

Wherever you live, in or near the Chilterns, there’s an organisation or group near you with a range of volunteering options. Download our directory to find out what’s on offer.

Directory of volunteering opportunities in the Chilterns

Volunteering with the Chilterns Conservation Board

Here at the Chilterns Conservation Board, we have vacancies for volunteers in three areas of our work:

‘Wildlife on the Move’ Volunteer Guides

This is a partnership initiative between the Chilterns Conservation Board, Hobbs of Henley Boatyard and the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway Association. It encourages passengers on Thames cruisers and vintage trains to observe, enjoy and learn about the wildlife and countryside of the Chilterns. On-board volunteer guides help to identify and interpret the wildlife and natural / historic surroundings. 

'Wildlife on the Move' Volunteer Guide Role Description

For more information, email crose@chilternsaonb.org or call 01844 355 506

Outreach / Education Volunteers

The Chilterns Conservation Board is working in partnership with Natural England to offer educational visits and public events at Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve, near Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire. NaturalEnglandis recruiting volunteers to help deliver these events.

Outreach / Education Volunteer Role Description

For more information, email the Reserve Manager Robert.Silverwood@naturalengland.org.uk  or call 01844 351 833

Chilterns Commons Project

The Chilterns Conservation Board’s HLF-funded Commons Project has a number of volunteering opportunities across the Chilterns. Visit our Chilterns Commons Project pages to find out more.