We are always looking for volunteers to help in Rowntree Park. Whether a one-off or a more regular thing, we’d love to hear from you.
We have a range of opportunities to suit a range of skills and interests. Click on the roles to find out more and you can fill in the registration form below:
Core roles:
- Gardeners
- Litterpicking
- Wildlife area (conservation/gardening)
- Events help
Additional opportunities:
- Music Coordinator – organise music events
- Make Space (for girls) Project Team
- Run events for the Friends of Rowntree Park
- Marketing/Advertising
- Helping create content for social media (photos, graphics etc)
- Fundraising
- Organisation and Management (being on the committee who plan and make things happen)
To register your interest click below – our volunteer coordinator will get back to you when able:
Regular group events/activities
Our gardening sessions generally take place on the following days and times, but we will update you once you’ve registered interest as a volunteer. There are also occasional weekend sessions for the WildLife Area:
Mondays – 10-12pm (or 10.30-11.30) -all year
Tuesdays – 9.30-11.30 (Sensory Garden) – stops November to February
Wednesday – 10am-12pm (various areas) – all year
Friday – 10-12pm – all year
Saturday – 10-12pm (twice a month) – Wildlife Area volunteer sessions
We also have Wildlife Area volunteer sessions on Saturdays every two weeks
Workplace Volunteer days
We do welcome work volunteer days in Rowntree Park. If your company is registered with YorkCares, we ask you to go through them and can specifically ask to help in Rowntree Park. If your workplace is not with them, get in touch and we will aim to sort something out – volunteer@rowntreepark.org.uk
Usually we will connect you with the Environment and Community Team members linked to the City of York Council who help facilitate work place volunteer days/sessions in the park.
