Getting everyone involved
Do you want to be part of the Chilterns’ future? Our work’s not just for experts, everyone can get involved!
Whether you’re passionate about nature, heritage, community or simply want to make a difference, there are lots of ways to get involved with the Chilterns National Landscape. From practical conservation volunteering and citizen science to opportunities for young people and community activities, you’ll find rewarding ways to help protect and celebrate this special place. Explore our volunteering hub, discover youth‑focused programmes and find the right opportunities for your skills, interests and time.
Volunteering and citizen science
Make a difference in your local landscape!
Whether you want to volunteer on practical conservation projects or take part in citizen science initiatives, our volunteering hub is the place to find opportunities to help protect and celebrate the Chilterns
Explore our volunteering hub
Opportunities for young people
Whether you work with young people, or you’re under 18 or aged 18–25, there are lots of ways to get involved with the Chilterns.
Discover activities, projects, and programmes designed to inspire and empower young people.
Coming soon!
Community activities
Take part in local events and initiatives that bring people together and support the Chilterns.
From guided walks to seasonal activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and get involved in.
Visit our events page
Other ways to get involved
If you can’t commit to a regular volunteering role or want to help the Chilterns closer to home, there are plenty of other ways you can get involved:
- Support the Chilterns National Landscape, local nature and wildlife organisations or charities by donating or fundraising.
- Keep an eye on our vacancies page for job opportunities within the National Landscape team.
- Visit local nature spots, rivers and woodlands or enjoy a staycation in the Chilterns. Find out where to go using our interactive map.
- Garden with wildlife in mind. Use native plants where possible and try not to introduce non-native plants into the surrounding area, for example by discarding cuttings. This helps avoid introducing invasive species to other areas of the countryside. Find out more about this and other threats to our woodlands, wetlands, grasslands, and commons.
- Encourage your employer or local business to look after their land for wildlife.
- Save water – this could help stop chalk streams from drying out.
- Reduce your carbon footprint – helping to reduce the impacts of climate change on our habitats, our wildlife and our way of life.
Volunteering hub
Find out more about volunteering in the Chilterns – indoor, outdoor, practical or desk based there’s something for everyone, whatever age or stage! Use our interactive Volunteering Hub to find the perfect opportunity for you.
Upcoming events
Find out what’s on in the Chilterns – walking or biking, food & drinks, serious trekking or a picnic on the flat – the possibilities are endless.
Tracking the Impact
Do you want to help us to collect more records and learn about birds, butterflies and plants in the Chilterns at the same time? Join our Tracking the Impact volunteer team and get outdoors looking for local wildlife!
