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Below you will find a list of potential internships, work experience and volunteering opportunities within the low-carbon and environmental sector
We will be looking to continually update this section, so keep coming back if you are interesting in gaining graduate/postgraduate work experience, a summer placement or just an adventure!
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (“BTCV”)
Established in 1959, BTVC is the UK’s largest practical conservation charity, annually involving 130,000 volunteers in projects to protect and enhance the environment. The organisation runs a variety of schemes ranging from one-day conservation projects to specialised international projects.
www2.btcv.org.uk
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Blue Ventures Conservation
Blue Ventures Conservation is a UK based charity that is dedicated to developing projects that enhance coral reef conservation and research, with projects taking place in Madagascar, Tanzania and South Africa.
Blue Ventures continues to offer opportunities and field experiences, both in the UK and overseas, to volunteers wanting to become actively involved in marine conservation.
www.blueventures.org
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (“CPRE”)
CPRE exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country. We promote positive solutions for the long-term future of the countryside. Formed in 1926, CPRE is a powerful combination of effective local action and strong national campaigning.
http://www.cpre.org.uk/hom
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Client Earth
Founded in 2006, Client Earth is an independent environmental charity that uses the law to forge a better future for the earth and its people. Their staff includes a combination of lawyers and scientists working from London and Brussels who work to protect the environment through advocacy, lobbying litigation and research.
An internship programme has been established though please note that there is limited capacity for the scheme.
www.clientearth.org
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Coral Cay Conservation
Coral Cay Conservation requires volunteers to take an active part in gathering the data used to protect and manage threatened marine and forest environments. Marine Projects; Volunteers are required to conduct underwater coral reef surveys in Fiji, Central America and South East Asia. Full Scuba training is provided. Forest Projects; Volunteers required to collect biodiversity data (numbers and types of flora and fauna species) in order to increase the understanding of the ecology within the tropical rainforest within the Philippines. Please note; these expeditions are of a 'Trekking' nature.
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www.coralcay.org
The Eden Project
Based in Cornwall, the Eden Project welcomes over a million people every year to join in with their events and learn from their exhibits. The Eden Project looks to remind people what nature gives to us and how people can look after nature in return. Volunteers are always welcome to highlight the Eden Project’s work in conservation, education and sustainability.
www.edenproject.com
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The Environmental Law Foundation (“ELF”)
ELF is the national UK charity founded in 1992 that helps people use the law to protect and improve their local environment and quality of life. ELF provides free guidance and continuing support to those in need of assistance through their network of specialist lawyers.
ELF operates an internship programme for graduates / postgraduates and anyone who is interested in environmental issues, social justice and legal issues, and wishes to gain practical experience of working in the environmental legal sector by volunteering.
www.elflaw.org
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The Environment Trust
The Environment Trust is a UK-based charity and development trust committed to transforming people's living and working environments. Based in the East End of London, it was set up in 1979.
From the early days when the Trust transformed many local parks and green spaces into pleasant environments for residents to enjoy, it has expanded to encompass projects both in London and other parts of the UK. It led the £25 million transformation of Mile End Park and develops and manages workspace, environmental education and renewable energy projects.
www.envirotrust.org
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Envision
Envision is an educational charity which inspires and enables young people to realise their capacity to make a difference through tackling environmental and social issues. The charity looks for volunteers who are able to assist for two hours a week assisting the Envision Youth Educators programme. Participation in the scheme involves supporting teams of young volunteers aged 16-19 to plan, set up and implement their own projects tackling social or environmental problems they identify in their schools and communities. You will be helping young people develop skills, gain confidence and explore their own potential to make a difference.
www.envision.org.uk
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The Ethical Consumer
The Ethical Consumer Research Association is the UK's leading alternative consumer organisation and was formed in 1987. It is a non-profit organisation designed to promote human rights, environmental sustainability and animal welfare. The Ethical Consumer produces independent research into the social and environmental records of companies and to update people on the development of ethical consumerism.
http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/home.aspx
http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/AboutUs/Workingforus.aspx download an application form.
Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens
City Farms and Community Gardens are locally based projects working with people, animals and plants. Each one is unique. The projects are all looking to become community-led and managed, empowering those involved through a sustainable approach to what they do. Many City Farms and Community Gardens are dependent on volunteers for their survival and development, as they often only have a few, if any, paid staff. For a list of local city farms have a look at the website.
www.farmgarden.org.uk
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Foundation for International Environmental
Law and Development (FIELD)
FIELD is a group of public international lawyers committed to helping vulnerable countries, communities and campaigners negotiate for fairer international environmental laws. FIELD was founded in 1989 and they work closely with local partners, national and international NGOs and institutions to achieve their goals.
FIELD run an internship programme provides its participants with practical training and insight into international legal issues relevant to environmental protection and sustainable development. It also gives valuable volunteer experience in a public interest organisation.
www.field.org.uk
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Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth campaigns for the protection of the environment and provides authoritative information and lobbies to change official policy on issues such as climate change, biodiversity and global trade. As well as a National Office based in London, Friends of the Earth has regional offices and a network of over 250 local groups, all of which rely on volunteer help.
www.foe.co.uk/press-for-change/volunteer
Friends of the Peak District
Friends of the Peak District is an independent charity whose vision is of a living, working Peak District that changes with the time but remains beautiful forever. Vigilance and vigorous campaigning is needed however to ensure that the Peak District’s unique landscapes are safeguarded now and for future generations. Friends of the Peak District provides that protection.
http://www.friendsofthepeak.org.uk/
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Frontier
Frontier is the UK's leading conservation expedition organisation. Established in 1989, Frontier works in partnership with local governments, NGOs and communities to address urgent conservation issues in Fiji, Madagascar, Tanzania, Cambodia, and Nicaragua.
The organisation regularly recruits volunteers to work on long-term marine and terrestrial conservation projects, and on expeditions lasting four weeks and longer volunteers can gain BTEC qualifications in Tropical Habitat Conservation or Expedition Management. Internships are available in the London office and keep checking the website for overseas staff vacancies.
www.frontier.ac.uk
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The Gaia Foundation
The Gaia Foundation was founded in 1984 when there was much concern about how - after four decades of development - ecological degradation, poverty and inequity were growing. Gaia was formed to explore another way.
Gaia's mission is to work in partnership with those who are committed to ecological governance through restoring cultural and biological diversity, which they believe is the basis for building ecological and community resilience.
www.gaiafoundation.org
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Greenpeace
Greenpeace is an international, independent campaigning organisation, using non-violent direct action for industrial and political solutions to prevent abuse of the natural world. A network of campaign support groups help to publicise campaigning issues.
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www.greenpeace.org.uk
Groundwork
Groundwork is a leading environmental regeneration charity. From small community schemes to major regional and national programmes, their network of over 40 local Trusts works in partnership with local people, local authorities and business to promote economic and social regeneration by improvements to the local environment.
www.groundwork.org.uk
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London Wildlife Trust (LWT)
London Wildlife Trust is the only charity dedicated solely to protecting the capital's wildlife and wild spaces, engaging London's diverse communities through access to our nature reserves, campaigning, volunteering and education.
www.wildlondon.org.uk
http://www.wildlondon.org.uk/Volunteering/Volunteer/tabid/178/Default.aspx
The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (“MWSRP”)
The MWSRP exists to facilitate whale shark research projects and to foster community focused conservation initiatives within the Maldives. The programme is a registered UK Charity that exists primarily through generous donations from private and corporate donors along with various sponsorship deals. The programme also has volunter opportunities available.
The pioneering research of the MWSRP into the demographics and movements of the whale shark population in the Maldives provides the scientific basis behind the programmes wider conservation goals.
http://www.maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/volunteer/
http://www.maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org/contact/
The Marine Conservation Society (“MCS”)
The MCS is a UK charity dedicated to caring for our seas, shores and wildlife. It campaigns for clean seas and beaches, sustainable fisheries, protection of marine life and habitats, and the sensitive use of our marine resources for future generations.
Through education, community involvement and collaboration, MCS raises awareness of the many threats that face our seas and promotes individual, industry and government action to protect the marine environment. Volunteers do play a vital role in helping MCS work to care for our seas, shores and wildlife and details can be found on their website.
www.mcsuk.org
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The National Trust
The National Trust works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. With 52,000 active volunteers a staggering 2.3 million hours of assistance was provided over the last 12 months alone. Opportunities range from working with historic buildings and gardens to gaining experience working at nature reserves, forests and archaeological sites.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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The Ndoro Children’s Charities (“NCC”)
NCC is a UK registered charity that was established with the intention of helping children in developing countries with an initial focus on Zimbabwe. The aim of NCC is to highlight to the rest of the world the plight of Zimbabewan children and make a positive impact on their lives. Plans are underway to build an orphanage home, school and clinic in January 2010, which will give over 500 children access to education for the very first time.
http://www.ndorocc.org.uk/
http://www.ndorocc.org.uk/ContactUs/ContactUs/tabid/83/Default.aspx
O2 It’s Your Community
The O2 It’s Your Community scheme really looks to encourage young people across the UK to participate and come up with schemes and projects that make a positive impact upon your community. There is a strong focus on ‘Green and Clean’ projects and the O2 scheme will look to help set up and support your project from the outset.
http://www.itsyourcommunity.co.uk/
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Orange RockCorps
Orange and RockCorps have teamed up to help you give something back to your community. All you need to do is visit the website below and sign up to a community project in your area. Once you have given four hours of your time to the project you will get a ticket to an exclusive performance from big named musicians!
To date over 40,000 people have got involved in the Orange RockCorps project!
http://orangerockcorps.co.uk/
Oxfam
A charity that needs no introduction. Oxfam are becoming increasingly involved in tackling environmental issues such as climate change and global warming, which opens up a lot of opportunities for volunteers! You can also look to volunteer in Oxfam’s other areas, which include conflicts and natural disasters, trade and the world food crisis.
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/volunteer/index.html
People’s Trust for Endangered Species (“PTES”)
PTSE are a conservation charity created in 1977 to ensure a future for endangered species throughout the world. There are always opportunities for volunteers, for example, the PTES are currently establishing a conservation group of volunteers to provide valuable help at their orchard reserve Rough Hill in Worcestershire. This group will carry out practical management work such as scrub clearance, path maintenance, tree planting, and conducting surveys.
http://ptes.org/
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Pesticides Action Network UK (“PAN UK”)
PAN UK is an independent, non-profit organisation that works both nationally and internationally with groups and individuals that are concerned with health and the environment. They promote healthy food, sustainable agriculture and look to eliminate the use of hazardous pesticides and toxic chemicals and reduce dependence on pesticides.
http://www.pan-uk.org/index.html
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Rare Breeds Survival Trust (“RBST”)
In 1973 RBST was founded to save our native breeds and since then no breed has become extinct. RBST is working to secure the future of our native breeds and to promote the important role they play in the conservation of genetic diversity, landscape management, agriculture and as part of our heritage and cultural identity. As the UK’s only charity dedicated to conserving Britain’s native farm livestock, our work relies upon the support of our members.
http://rbst.org.uk
http://www.rbst.org.uk/support-groups/main
Royal Society of the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
The RSPB takes action for birds and the environment. They are the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe and believe that the beauty of birds and nature enriches people’s lives. Over 20,000 volunteers are involved in managing nature reserves, administration, scientific research and leading community-based adult and youth groups.
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www.rspb.org.uk
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Kew Gardens is a registered charity that relies on volunteers to ensure that this World Heritage Site operates smoothly. The organisation is dedicated to plant conservation throughout the world, and conducts important research work both within its scientific laboratories and through the living plant collections in the gardens. Volunteers help with a number of different tasks including gardening, guiding, and welcoming visitors.
www.kew.org
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Surfers against Sewage
Surfers Against Sewage campaign for clean, safe recreational waters, free from sewage effluents, toxic chemicals and nuclear waste. Using a solution based argument of viable and sustainable alternatives, SAS highlight the inherent flaws in current practices, attitudes and legislation, challenging industry, legislators and politicians to end their ‘pump and dump’ policies.
Surfers Against Sewage is a UK-based non-profit organisation campaigning for an end to the discharge of raw and partially treated sewage and toxic waste into the sea and inland waters.
http://www.sas.org.uk/
http://www.sas.org.uk/contact.php
Sustrans
Sustrans is the UK's leading sustainable transport charity. Our vision is a world in which people choose to travel in ways that benefit their health and the environment. Every day we are working on practical, innovative ways of dealing with the transport challenges that affect us all.
Volunteer Rangers are needed to check on the National Cycle Network, organise a bike ride or walk, lead community workdays, and promote the charity.
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/
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Thames 21
Thames21 is an environmental charity working with communities to bring London's waterways to life. Thames21 mobilise thousands of volunteers every year to clean up waterside grot-spots, remove graffiti and create new habitats for wildlife.
http://www.thames21.org.uk/
http://www.thames21.org.uk/thames21contacts.html
Trees for Cities
Trees for Cities is an independent charity working with local communities on tree-planting and landscaping projects. Their aim is to tackle global warming, create social cohesion and beautify our cities through tree planting, community education and training initiatives in urban areas of greatest need.
Volunteer to provide support at fundraising events or assist with weekday opportunities to provide support to the community, education and landscaping aspects of the many Trees for Cities’ projects.
www.treesforcities.org
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Trekforce Worldwide
Trekforce Worldwide draws on 20 years of experience organising expeditions around the world that offer real adventure with a real purpose. They run challenging and worthwhile gap year programmes that combine adventurous expeditions with remote conservation projects, language courses and rural teaching placements.
An expedition with Trekforce Worldwide isn’t a normal gap year or career break; ranging for 2 weeks to 5 months, expeditions are about tough experiences that really make a difference to the communities and cultures that you will work alongside. Conservation and sustainable community development are key elements to the expeditions.
www.trekforceworldwide.com
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Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Opportunities at the London Wetland Centre include retail and membership recruiters, education volunteers and aviculture (especially weekends) and office support (including phone cover on Sat/Sun & Tue/Wed). There are also opportunities for groups to do outdoor work.
http://www.wwt.org.uk/
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Wildlife Trusts'
There are 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the UK and with 765,000 members the Wildlife Trusts’ Partnership is the largest UK voluntary organisation dedicated to conserving the full range of the UK’s habitats and species. Working together with their junior branch, Wildlife Watch, the Wildlife Tr
Volunteers are the foundation upon which The Wildlife Trust movement has been built, and people's time given freely is an integral part of the partnership's success. Each Trust has a large number of both regular and casual volunteers, equating to more than 24,000 active volunteers across the whole of The Wildlife Trust Partnership.
www.wildlifetrusts.org
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Women’s Environmental Network
The Women’s Environmental Network is an innovative campaigning organisation, which represents women and campaigns on issues that link women, the environment and health. The organisation was formed in 1988 and is a registered charity.
http://www.wen.org.uk/
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The Woodland Trust
Founded in 1972, the Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and relies on the support of its many members and other supporters to continue its work. There are lots of ways you can get involved with the work of the Woodland Trust, and really make a difference. The Woodland Trust actively encourage volunteers to get involved.
http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/en/Pages/default.aspx
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The World Land Trust
The World Land Trust is an international conservation charity and since its foundation in 1989 has been working to preserve the world's most biologically important and threatened lands. To date The World Land Trust has helped purchase and protect over 375,000 acres of habitats rich in wildlife, in Asia, Central and South America and the UK.
The World Land Trust offers six-month internships based in Suffolk. Interns gain valuable experience of project development and conservation management as they work on real-life day-to-day issues arising in our many overseas projects. Interns also get an individually tailored training programme to suit their needs.
www.worldlandtrust.org
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Young People’s Trust for the Environment
The Young People's Trust for the Environment is a charity which aims to encourage young people's understanding of the environment and of the need for sustainability. There are opportunities for internships and volunteers are always welcome.
www.ypte.org.uk
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