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This form helps us match volunteers to suitable opportunities. If a suitable opportunity becomes available, we will contact you with more information.
Some roles may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records check. We will tell you if a DBS check is required.
Most of our volunteering opportunities are on Natural England owned and managed National Nature Reserves (NNRs). A small number of opportunities are available in our offices.
For sustainability and fairness, we do not encourage people to travel long distances to volunteer with us.
Natural England does not provide visa sponsorship for people coming to the UK as overseas volunteers or overseas students.
We cannot pay for your travel to the UK or your accommodation while you are here.
If you are coming to the UK from overseas to volunteer with Natural England, you must check your visa or immigration status allows you to volunteer. You'll need to provide evidence of your eligibility to volunteer in the UK in this form.
Read the visa and immigration guidance (opens in new tab).