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Environmental volunteering

Parks volunteers

Come and join us in making a positive difference to your local park, and enjoy the benefits of the wide open spaces, fresh air and physical exercise.

Further information

Coronavirus: volunteer sessions cancelled with immediate effect

It is with regret that we are cancelling all volunteer sessions with immediate effect. Our aim is to keep volunteers and staff safe and well, during the current time. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope to welcome you back when we can to do so safely. We will be in contact when we resume our environmental volunteering sessions again.

Volunteering with us

If you would like to become a volunteer, you can register online. Please be aware that you will be asked to renew your membership when our new volunteering system is launched in March. You will be notified when you can register on the new system.

Existing members

Existing members who wish to re-register, please do so when the new system goes live in March. Please do not re-register using the link above, you will be informed when the new system is live and when you are able to register.

Educational institutions, corporate or community groups

If you are an educational institution, corporate or community group who would like to join us for an educational or group volunteering experience, please email lev@leicester.gov.uk to enquire.

What's on?

We have several different opportunities to get involved in all aspects of the running of our parks. Find out more by clicking the boxes below.

 

Conservation volunteering

Conservation volunteering

You can get involved in conservation and help preserve our parks for the future.
Find out more about conservation volunteering

Land-based volunteering

Land-based volunteering

We need volunteers to help protect against flooding and maintain our parks and cemeteries.
Find out more about land-based volunteering

Water-based volunteering

Water-based volunteering

We need volunteers to help maintain our canals and rivers, and keep our waterways clean and tidy
Find out more about water-based volunteering

Neighbourhood volunteering

Neighbourhood volunteering

You can get involved in helping to keep your neighbourhood clean, tidy and safe.
Find out more about neighbourhood volunteering

Partnership volunteering

Partnership volunteering

We want to help people who are passionate about their local environment form groups and organisations to help us maintain our parks and green spaces.
Find out more about partnership volunteering

 

Who can get involved?

There are opportunities for anyone to get involved with, whether individuals, businesses, schools or other groups. All ages are welcome, however under 18s need prior arrangements. Children are welcome but every child under 18 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.   

You can register to be a volunteer by completing our volunteer registration form.    

View our what's on guide by following the Quick Link at the top of this page to see a list of upcoming volunteering opportunities.  

Give us your feedback 

We want to hear your views to help us provide the best service by giving us your confidential feedback on your volunteering experience. Simply submit the following form: 

Contact us 

Ring us on: 0116 454 1003
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