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Getting started as a volunteer

With your help, we can better protect Charnwood Forest and celebrate its many wonderful stories. Please fill out the form below to sign up as a Geopark volunteer. You can discover more about the volunteer roles we are looking for below.

Volunteer Roles

A poster informs visitors of the sites geological importance and that it has been worked on by the geoconservation volunteers.

Geoconservation

We’re building a team of people to help us look after Charnwood Forest’s most interesting and special geological sites.

A group of children crowd around a large map doing a classroom exercise

Learning

This role will include researching historical or scientific information and presenting it in a way that sparks the imagination.

Several adults on a guided hike through Charnwood Forest

Tours and Talks

You may like to lead a walk through a geosite, or give a talk to a local group.

A display of information about Charnwood Forest

Events

We’re a small and friendly team and are looking for people to help us put on fun and engaging activities.

A black and white image of a geology field trip to Forest Rock

Oral History

This role could include meeting and interviewing people with fascinating stories to tell.

Volunteer Stories and News

A group of people digs a test pit in the garden of a house.
  • Geopark News
  • 6th March 2026

Get Involved With Archaeology In The Geopark

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An image of a lady pushing a wheelbarrow full of weeds.
  • Geopark News
  • 9th October 2025

Getting active outdoors and making a difference

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Volunteers standing next to an outcrop of rock at Billa Barra
  • Geopark News
  • 4th June 2025

Thank you to our volunteers

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A view of Mount St. Bernard's Abbey with a blue sky background.
  • Geopark News
  • 20th January 2025

Meet Geopark volunteer Tim

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Volunteers standing next to an interpretation panel in a former quarry.
  • Geopark News
  • 25th October 2024

Meet Geopark volunteer Cathy

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Volunteers stand near a rock face that has been cleared of vegetation.
  • Geopark News
  • 26th September 2024

Meet Geopark volunteer Andrew

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A selfie of Geopark volunteers with Grace Dieu Priory behind them
  • Geopark News
  • 25th November 2024

Meet Geopark volunteer Jo

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Volunteers standing next to an outcrop of rock at Billa Barra
  • Geopark News
  • 24th October 2024

Geopark Volunteering by Numbers

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Geoconservation volunteers stand in front of a rocky outcrop.
  • Geopark News
  • 3rd June 2024

Geopark Celebrates Volunteers

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A guided tour group walks through the green woodland at Beacon Hill
Four volunteers move logs of wood onto a small trailer

WELCOME TO TEAM GEOPARK

We’re so glad you’re thinking of joining us.

As well as volunteering, there are many other ways you can help support and work with Charnwood Forest Geopark. From making a donation, to collaboration with your organisation through our Geopartner Network, there are many ways to get involved.

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