Peatland restoration in the South West has been scaled up hugely over the past 5 years. Working in partnership has enabled holistic monitoring, palaeoecological research, planning and implementing larger and more complex...
James Richards
Welcome to Cornwall National Landscape volunteering hub. Whether you’re passionate about conserving our stunning landscapes or simply looking to give back to your community, you’ve come to the right place. Discover meaningful opportunities, connect with like-minded people and help keep Cornwall’s National Landscape thriving.
Volunteering with us is a chance to make a real difference while exploring some of Cornwall’s most incredible historic sites. Whether you’re helping to clear vegetation at Medieval Hamlets, preserving the ancient ramparts of an Iron Age hillfort, or assisting with erosion control at St Agnes Beacon, a site with deep Bronze Age roots, your efforts help protect these places for future generations. You’ll also learn about these historic sites while maintaining access for visitors. Not only do you gain hands-on experience and new skills, but you also become part of a community passionate about our shared heritage, conservation and keeping Cornwall’s landscape alive.
Check out some helpful resources which will help to hone your volunteering skills on our Volunteer Resource page.
Volunteering is more than just lending a helping hand—it’s about making a real difference. There are many ways to get involved, whatever your interests and availability:
We collaborate with some of Cornwall’s most trusted conservation and community organisations, all working towards the shared goal of preserving our Cornwall National Landscape. By volunteering here, you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with:
We collaborate with some of Cornwall’s most trusted conservation and community organisations, all working towards the shared goal of preserving our Cornwall National Landscape.
We collaborate with some of Cornwall’s most trusted conservation and community organisations, all working towards the shared goal of preserving our Cornwall National Landscape
We collaborate with some of Cornwall’s most trusted conservation and community organisations, all working towards the shared goal of preserving our Cornwall National Landscape
Thinking about volunteering but not sure what to expect? Whether you’re wondering about the tasks involved, time commitment, or what you’ll need to bring - below are some of the most common questions people ask before getting started.
Volunteering can do wonders for mental wellbeing - being outside, connecting with nature and engaging in purposeful activities can reduce stress and boost your mood. Whether you’re digging, clearing, or simply soaking up the history, the sense of achievement and connection to the landscape brings a real feel-good factor, making volunteering a perfect way to recharge and unwind.
Over two days, volunteers helped clear Blackthorn and Gorse at the site. They widened the entrance path to reduce erosion and uncovered one of the roundhouses, making it more visible in the landscape. The work also helps rare species like Solenopsora liparina, a special lichen found only on The Lizard.
Volunteers played a key role in uncovering a prehistoric burial site at Wardbrook Farm. Working alongside archaeologists, they helped carefully reveal a stone cist hidden in the landscape, thought to be part of a larger Bronze Age burial area. Their efforts brought new understanding to the site and highlighted just how much we can learn when local hands get stuck in.
