Young Volunteers (13 – 17 years) (Smithills Estate, Bolton)

Smithills Estate is the largest site the Woodland Trust has ever acquired in England, steeped in history and shadowed by the famous Winter Hill TV mast. The site is a mix of grassland, farmland, moorland, woodland, wooded cloughs (ravines) and bog habitats, crisscrossed by dry stone walls, with panoramic views over Bolton to Manchester.

The new Smithills Estate Young Volunteer group are a fantastic group of young people aged 13-17 who take part in a variety of conservation tasks. We are keen to welcome more people to the team to build new skills, make friends and gain experience that makes your CV stand out. Meeting on the last Sunday of every month, the group will undertake practical conservation, wildlife surveying and events and communications. This means being out in all weathers, working as part of a team to make an evident and lasting difference to our local wildlife.

To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.

People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.