Volunteering opportunities

Throughout the year there will be opportunities to volunteer at the University's Forest and Peatland sites. Local residents, community groups, students and staff are welcome. Opportunities can be found on this page, which will be regularly updated.

Upcoming opportunities

Check out the current opportunities below, it's a great opportunity to get involved, learn new skills, meet new people and help nature.

Join us to plant sticky catchfly and common rock rose, which are locally important plants. We are working with Scottish Wildlife Trust Stirling and Clackmannanshire Local Group to increase the populations of these two plants.  

On Friday we will have a full day activity (10am-3pm) which involves walking over very rough ground on a slope. On Saturday will be a half day (10am-1pm) in a more accessible location. The activity will involve carrying plants and tools, walking on informal paths and rough ground and surveying the existing plants. 

If you would like to come along, please make sure you register using the form below.  

(Please note some of our IT systems are currently being upgraded, so the sign up form may look different to previous forms and you may be asked to verify your email address.)  

Important Info  

  • Friday volunteer day will run from 10am-3pm.
  • Saturday volunteer day will run from 10am-1pm.
  • All tools and equipment provided.  
  • No previous experience needed.  
  • You must be 16 years old or over to volunteer.
  • On Saturday, children under 16 are welcome to attend when accompanied by a responsible adult.  This activity is recommended for secondary school aged children.
  • Volunteers to bring a packed lunch (for Friday) and drinking water / snacks.  
  • You should wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, have sturdy footwear and bring waterproof clothes in case of rain. 
  • Places are limited and spaces must be booked in advance.  If the event is over-subscribed we will operate a wait list.
  • Volunteers are required to fill in a registration form to help us keep everyone safe.  
  • Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to a maximum of £35.
  • The Community Ranger will be in touch with volunteers to confirm the details the week before the volunteer days. 
  • Please note that photography and/or videography may be taking place during volunteering activities. Please speak to the Community Ranger if you would not like to be in any photography or videography.   

Accessibility Information   

  • The activity level will be moderate. Everyone can work on tasks that they are comfortable with, and we will have regular breaks.
  • Reasonable fitness is required as there will be tool use, manual handling and walking on upland paths and rough ground.
  • We will be working in small groups and most people won't know each other.  
  • Parking is available on Sheriffmuir Road and Pendreich car park.
  • Volunteers need to be able to get to the meeting place for 10am.  A google pin to the meeting point is here:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/HdMu1sfPD4eaDaph7
  • There is no public transport to Sheriffmuir Road. If you would like help with transport, please let us know.  
  • There are no toilets on site. The closest public toilets are in Bridge of Allan.  
  • If you are not able to submit the online registration form, an alternative format can be provided. Please contact the Community Ranger.
  • Please get in touch with the Community Ranger (Community.Ranger@ed.ac.uk) if you have any questions or accessibility requirements. 

Join us to plant 150 trees at Rullion Green Wood. We will be planting beech and oak trees to improve woodland connectivity.  

The volunteer days will run from 10am-3pm and will involve preparing the ground, and planting trees with stakes and guards. The day will involve manual handling, tool use and walking to the area.  

More information and booking will be available from September.


If there are no opportunities listed, you can sign up to the mailing list to be kept updated by emailing Community.Ranger@ed.ac.uk. You can see photos of our past volunteer events in the Community section of our StoryMap and find more information in our news page.

StoryMap

Volunteering News

For more information about volunteering with the Forest and Peatland programme take a look at our Volunteer Handbook below.

Volunteering on Dumyat Hill 2024
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