North York Moors National Park
 

Learning Zone

With the National Park Authority

 

The National Park Authority offers several opportunities for getting involved in caring for this special place. Brief details of different ways that you can get involved are given below.

Further information, contact details and application forms for these projects are given in the `Authority Services Zone`, simply follow the `find out more` links.

Volunteers Service

If you’d like to volunteer for the National Park then contact our Volunteers Service. It runs a number of mid-week volunteer groups; Hobs, Heritage Coast Volunteers, Conservation Volunteers and we also have a weekend group the "MaD" Volunteers, who meet all year round and can arrange conservation tasks for schools and groups of all ability on request. If there’s something other than practical conservation work you’d like to do, then the Volunteers Officer will try and arrange this for you too.

Find out more about the Volunteers Service

Voluntary Ranger Service

The North York Moors National Park Authority operates a large Voluntary Ranger Service. Some training is required so this service is suitable for volunteers able to give a regular, long-term commitment. The Volunteers assist the National Park Rangers with practical tasks and events.

Find out more about the Voluntary Ranger Service

Coastal Volunteers

The Coastal Projects Unit, based in Whitby run a mid-week Volunteer Group and also arrange some weekend tasks at coastal locations. The tasks are mainly practical conservation work and may also be able to arrange specific tasks for a school or community group.

Modern Apprenticeship Scheme

The National Park Authority now offers the opportunity to gain practical skills and qualifications in countryside management through a new apprenticeship scheme for 16-24 year olds.

Find out more about the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme

Events

Have you been on any of the National Park's events?

We try to include something for everyone. The events programme includes guided `discovery` walks, illustrated talks, fun and games for children and for the more adventurous among you, there’s a chance to experience climbing, abseiling and watersports.

Find out what's happening when from our Events calendar.