Here are a range of charities, trusts and organisation who rely on volunteers to continue their work. If you can’t find anything that floats your boat here try looking at www.volunteering.org.uk or www.do-it.org.uk which has a great searchable database to find what you want where you want it.

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV):
BTCV work with 300,000 volunteers a year through regular conservation tasks, UK and International Conservation Holidays, the BTCV Green Gym®, training opportunities, and numerous specialised projects
www2.btcv.org.uk

Forestry Commission - England:
Do you want to help look after your local woodlands? Whatever your age, ability, or fitness level there are plenty of opportunities for volunteering.
www.forestry.gov.uk

Forestry Commission - Scotland:
There are many volunteering opportunities based in Forestry Commission Scotland woodlands and forests, ranging from helping construct mountain bike trails to being a guide at an osprey project in the Scottish Borders.
www.forestry.gov.uk

Friends of the Earth:
Friends of the Earth seeks to influence the government to make changes to policies in favour of people and planet. They want a healthy planet and a good life for everyone on it. They think we'll get it by persuading the government and the economy to give people a fair deal. Their work depends on volunteer support.
www.foe.co.uk

Greenpeace:
Greenpeace stands for positive change through action. They defend the natural world and promote peace. They investigate, expose and confront environmental abuse by governments and corporations around the world. They champion environmentally responsible and socially just solutions, including scientific and technical innovation.
You can help by becoming a Greenpeace Active Supporter:
www.greenpeaceactive.org.uk/

National Parks:
Many people get great enjoyment from our National Parks. If you want to 'put something back' or 'make a difference' why not get involved by volunteering alongside like-minded people of all ages and backgrounds?
www.nationalparks.gov.uk

National Trust:
The National Trust was founded in 1895 by 3 volunteers. Last year they were helped by 47,000 volunteers. They protect and open to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills.They  also look after forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, downs, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, castles, nature reserves, villages - for ever, for everyone
www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Natural England (Was English Nature):
Natural England is here to conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer and offering your time and skills to benefit local nature conservation click here:
www.naturalengland.org.uk

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB):
The RSPB speaks out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment. They have 200 nature reserves covering 130,000 hectares home to 80% of our rarest or most threatened bird species and over 13,000 volunteers helping them carry out their work:
www.rspb.org.uk

Sustrans:
Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Their vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Every day they are working on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all. Volunteer jobs include National Cycle Network Rangers and Cycle Trainers:
www.sustrans.org.uk

The Wildlife Trusts (TWT):
There are 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the whole of the UK, the Isle of Man & Alderney. We are working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.
With 765,000 members, we are the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK's habitats and species.
www.wildlifetrusts.org