If you'd like further information on volunteer roles in the North York Moors National Park, please contact: volunteers@northyorkmoors.org.uk stating the role title.
Our wonderful Outdoor Learning team would benefit from additional volunteer support for the National Park’s young volunteer programme. You'll enjoy being part of a small team, welcoming children, and families to the National Park. Helping them forge a meaningful, lifelong connection with nature.
Opportunities mainly fall on weekends, and we are looking for volunteers to help with our Explorer Volunteers (children aged 4 - 11 and their guardians). Training is given for regular volunteers including Outdoor First Aid. A DBS is required for this volunteer role. To organise an informal discussion about these roles, please contact the Volunteering Team on: volunteers@northyorkmoors.org.ukThe North York Moors National Park Youth Voice is a collective of young people, aged 18 to 30, working to vocalise the aspirations and concerns of a generation towards the future of our protected spaces and rural communities.
We are on the hunt for the next generation – the individuals who will help to shape, conserve, and enhance our National Parks and protected spaces. Those with a passion for nature and rural life, who will one day take up the reins as we navigate the challenges of the climate emergency. The landscape you inherit needs your voice and it needs you now. Members come from within the National Park and beyond and meet on a monthly basis via Teams, to share ideas, create meaningful campaigns, and develop initiatives. For more information about this role, please get in touch by emailing youthvoice@northyorkmoors.org.uk.We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us to deliver a wide range of events and activities in the North York Moors National Park.
Working alongside the Arts, Events and Wellbeing Manager, National Park Centre Staff and sometimes the Outdoor Learning team, the role of an Events Volunteer may be requested on any day any time of the year depending on when events are taking place. You will be part of a team helping with many fun and engaging experiences. Whilst events mostly happen at our Sutton Bank and Danby Lodge National Park Centres, there may be events in other locations that you may be requested to assist with. If you are interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact the volunteering team on volunteers@northyorkmoors.org.ukWe are looking for volunteers to join our amazing team and welcome visitors to our Danby Lodge National Park Centre. You will be volunteering closely with the rest of the Danby Lodge team, representing the National Park and dealing with all public enquiries, shop sales and giving all round excellent advice and support to visitors.
Danby Lodge is a great working environment, and no two days are the same! To find out more about what Danby Lodge please visit our website. Ideally, we are looking for volunteers who can commit to a regular day per week but fortnightly or monthly would also be considered. You would need to be available for a 10am - 3pm shift. If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us on volunteers@northyorkmoors.org.ukWe are looking for volunteers to help at our Danby Lodge National Park Centre ensuring the outdoor areas look welcoming and presentable to all our visitors.
You will be working alongside our caretakers and tasks may include grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, repairs to fences and gates, putting up marquees, planting and weeding. If you are interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact the volunteering team on volunteers@northyorkmoors.org.ukWe’re looking for volunteers to welcome visitors to our Dark Skies Station at Danby Lodge. This special space celebrates the night sky and dark skies, and we need volunteers to greet visitors, chat with them, and help them enjoy the exhibition.
You’ll have the chance to meet new people and be part of a fun, welcoming site team, learn a little about the night sky and dark skies and help inspire curiosity and enjoyment for all ages.
No specialist astronomy knowledge is needed as all the training needed for the role will be provided.
Ideally, we are looking for volunteers who can commit to a regular day per week (11am to 3pm) but can be flexible if needed.
If you are interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact the volunteering team on volunteers@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Please see the below opportunity we currently have available
Ramblers Association Cleveland are looking for a new volunteer to take on their footpath secretary/officer role. The role will involve being notified of any proposals which could affect the Public Rights of Way, assessing whether they are acceptable (often including a site visit), circulating the proposal to other members of the committee with a recommendation for approval or refusal and then responding to the proposal subject to other member’s agreement.
As part of the role, you will be expected to attend the committee meetings, held 3 times per year with the 7 other members, and circulate a brief report prior to the meeting on recent activity. These meetings usually last one hour and are held in Sunnyfield House in Guisborough. Training and guidance will be provided by experienced footpath officers and travel expenses will be paid in connection with site visits. If you are not already a member of Ramblers, you will not be expected to join for this role. If you are interested in this role or would like to find our more, please contact Pauline paulineleyshon@hotmail.co.uk.Staithes Museum are looking for volunteers to help welcome visitors to the museum and help keep the shop running smoothly.
This role involves greeting people as they arrive, answering visitor questions, handling small purchases, and keeping the displays tidy and inviting.
It’s perfect for someone friendly and organised who enjoys chatting with visitors and supporting a small local museum.
If you are interested in this role or would like to find our more, please contact Rosie on staithesmuseum@gmail.com
Staithes Museum are looking for volunteers to help be part of the storytelling team that brings Staithes’ history to life!
This role is based upstairs in the museum, where volunteers chat to visitors about the exhibits, share local stories, and help people make connections with the village’s past.
No specialist knowledge is needed — just enthusiasm, curiosity, and a love of people.
If you are interested in this role or would like to find our more, please contact Rosie on staithesmuseum@gmail.com
Moorsbus is a community-led sustainable transport service that helps local residents and visitors access the National Park. The organisation is hoping to fill several important roles, including Moorsbus CIC Directors and a range of management team roles across retail, marketing, finance, walks and rides, volunteering and membership, research, operations and MoorRewards.
There are also other volunteer opportunities which can be found on the Moorsbus Website No previous experience with buses or transport is required — just a willingness to contribute, learn, and work collaboratively. Moorsbus would love to hear from anyone who might be interested or wants to find out more and they can be contacted on friendsofmoorsbus@outlook.com or 07827 315131.Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage is looking for friendly volunteers to help bring this year's festival to life on Friday 11, Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September. The festival is a cultural highlight of the region, celebrating the creativity, heritage and unique character of the beautiful coastal village of Staithes. As a volunteer, you'll play an important role in creating a warm welcome and ensuring visitors have a fantastic experience.
Volunteer roles include:Last updated: 29 Jun 2026
