Volunteering Youth Action Opportunities
New free opportunities for Young People aged 16-25 years old to gain valuable practical experience in conservation, land management with our Education and Ranger team.
Youth Action volunteering will add to your CV, contribute to your Work Experience hours and offers a great sense of well-being - Meet like-minded people to help the natural world in the South Downs National Park.
We will pay reasonable travel costs and contribute towards your lunch with a valid receipt.
13 September 2026 — Pond Maintenance & Dragonfly Survey, Southease
Work with Eastern Team Rangers near Southease station to care for a pond habitat, spot wildlife and record dragonflies. Timed with trains from Lewes and Seaford.
19 September 2026 — Nature Recovery, Seven Sisters Country Park
Join the Seven Sisters Youth Action team and Sussex Wildlife Youth Rangers for hands-on conservation, wildlife and incredible views at this iconic coast site.
3 October 2026 — Nature Recovery, Seven Sisters Country Park
Join the Seven Sisters Youth Action team and Sussex Wildlife Youth Rangers for hands-on conservation, wildlife and incredible views at this iconic coast site.
17 October 2026 — Youth Action at Steyning Downland
Help the Steyning Downland team with Autumn habitat management across 170 acres rich in wildlife
27 October 2026 — Heathlands Reunited, Shortheath Common
Join Kirsty the Heathland Ranger and her team to do practical conservation on the Heathland. Book here
15 November 2026 — Youth Action, Pulborough Brooks with RSPB
Youth Action visit the RSPB at Pulborough Brooks clearing the sites and hides — also spending valuable observation time watching migratory birds leave. Book here
28 November 2026 — Nature Recovery, Seven Sisters Country Park
Join the Seven Sisters Youth Action team and Sussex Wildlife Youth Rangers for hands-on conservation, wildlife and incredible views at this iconic coast site. Book here
5 December 2026 — Youth Action, Midhurst Common
Help clear the scrub on Midhurst Common and cut your own Christmas tree.
Travel support available: transport costs and lunch contribution can be reimbursed
Book directly to all events here:
South Downs Youth Action by South Downs National Park Authority