Volunteering at Kielder Forest
What can I do at Kielder Forest?
Squirrel Management Volunteer
Pro-actively assist with red squirrel conservation through the control of non-native grey squirrels.
Red squirrels are a native UK species but their numbers have plummeted due to the introduction of the non-native grey squirrel, which outcompetes them for food and spreads the deadly squirrel pox virus. Red squirrels are now restricted to strongholds across the country which have a low numbers of, or no, grey squirrels.
The Squirrel Management Volunteer will be trained and work with Forestry England Wildlife Rangers to trap and dispatch grey squirrels following best practice and legal requirements.
To apply please download the role description below and follow the application instructions by 23 November 2025.
Kielder Wildlife Camera volunteer
The Kielder Wildlife Camera Survey is designed to increase our understanding of the presence and distribution of key species within the forest such as pine marten, red squirrel and small mammals.
We are looking for help from a small cohort of enthusiastic volunteers who love working in the outdoors to support us in delivering wildlife camera surveys.
All training will be provided. A training day ahead of the surveys commencing has been arranged for Tuesday 19th August, where lunch and refreshments will be provided
Please see the role profile HERE for more info and click HERE apply,
Trail maintenance volunteer
Our mountain bike volunteers meet on the second Sunday of the month and our walking trail volunteers meet on the third Saturday of the month. Activities include de-vegging, surface repairs, drainage and enhancing the trails where possible.
There are also other volunteering opportunities at events taking place at Kielder throughout the year - register your interest or contact the team to learn more.
Follow the link below to register your details for upcoming opportunities.