Become a Volunteer

Whether you’re looking to gain work experience and broaden your horizons, fulfil your passion in environmental issues or simply want to give a few hours a week to a cause that benefits your community, Groundwork is the organisation that can help you to do something special.

Our Trusts regularly work with volunteers, and getting involved in one of our projects could put you in a strong position to obtain full-time work – in fact many of our existing staff began their careers with us as volunteers.  From administrative to practical ‘hands-on’ roles we can offer something to suit everyone. 

If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a volunteer at Groundwork North East please contact one of the following volunteer co-ordinators:

Northumbria Jane Austin-Walker, e-mail: jane.austin-walker@groundwork.org.uk

Durham Kath Marshall-Ivens, e-mail: kath.marshall-ivens@groundwork.org.uk

Tees Valley Jay Jackson, e-mail: jay.jackson@groundwork.org.uk

Alternatively, you can browse through our lastest volunteer opportunities below.

Current Opportunities

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Education Volunteer

Overview: We are looking for a volunteer to support the delivery of environmental and heritage education projects in schools in Sunderland. Projects include wildlife gardening, education for sustainability, forest schools and local heritage projects.

 

Heritage Volunteer

Overview: We are looking for volunteers to support community heritage projects helping people in Sunderland to better enjoy and understand their unique heritage and develop local pride.

 

Upcoming Practical Volunteering Activities

Overview: There is always lots to get involved with at Groundwork North East. Our practical volunteer activity schedule below give details about what's happening and how you can get involved in improving your local area.

 

Spots v Stripes Volunteer

Overview: Groundwork North East has lots of Spots v Stripes events going on in the run up to summer, from National Play Days to Jubilee Events there's lots to get stuck into.

 

Play Ranger Volunteer

Overview: Working as a member of the operations team to lead in engagement with targeted communities to provide and promote inclusive play opportunities.

 

Volunteer Green Space Champion

Overview: Champions are being recruited to support the @myurbangreenspace campain to recconect communities with their environment by being actively involved in shaping their future development.

 

Volunteer Walk Leader

Overview: A keen and ideally experienced walker is required to assist in the development and delivery of a guided health walks programme,

Find out about real volunteer experiences...

  • Spots v Stripes Volunteer

    Groundwork North East has lots of Spots v Stripes events going on in the run up to summer, from National Play Days to Jubilee events, there's lots to get stuck into. Read more

  • Play Ranger Volunteer

    Working as a member of the operations team you will lead in engagement with targeted communities to provide and promote inclusive play opportunities. Read more

  • Volunteer Green Space Champion

    Champions are being recruited to support the @myurbangreenspace campaign to reconnect communities with their environment by being actively involved in shaping their future. Read more