Volunteering in Thetford Forest
Do you have a few hours to spare helping the environment of your Forest. Whatever your age, ability or fitness level, volunteering is a great way to get involved in your local forest.
The benefits of volunteering include
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meeting new people
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developing new skills or
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using existing skills
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benefit from the fresh forest air
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feel a sense of belonging and involvment in the forest
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getting to know your local area better
How to get involved
By becoming a Volunteer Ranger at High Lodge. If you are
- looking for an opportunity to become more involved in your local Forest Centre
- seeking experience to further your career in countryside recreation management
- available for 1 - 4 days a week including some weekends and evenings
- are reasonably fit
you may be interested in our new Volunteer scheme. The role will be flexible to suit individual needs. Successful applicants will be given training and development opportunities by work shadowing current recreation staff. For more information see the Volunteer section of the High Lodge web pages or telephone Frances Evershed on 01842 816036. The current tranch of applications need to be in by 3rd Feb 2012.
By joining Friends of Thetford Forest you can become involved with
Conservation Volunteers
Meet monthly on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Tasks throughout the forest include trail maintenance, habitat creation and managment, bird box making.
Lynford Arboretum Group
Meet monthly on the 4th Sunday of the month, also some weekday meetings. Tasks include pruning, nettle and bracken bashing, tree planting, general maintenance.
Archaeology Group
This occasional group works on ancient monuments and archaeological sites within the forest.
By joining TIMBER you can help improve the mountain bike facilities in Thetford Forest for riders of all levels and abilities. Members build and maintain trails in association with the Forestry Commission.
Join TROG and help improve the mountain Bike facilities in the forests at Rendlesham and Tunstall.
For more general information on volunteering in Forestry Commission woodland throughout the country is available by clicking here
