Fancy getting your hands dirty? Then give contact one of the following organisations? They run a whole range conservation activities around the country, from one off conservation activities to working holidays.

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) - the UK’s leading charity creating better environments where people feel valued, included and involved.

Hampshire Conservation Volunteers (HCV) - an active group of people making a practical contribution to nature conservation in Hampshire and sometimes beyond - carrying out practical tasks such as woodland management, path work, fencing, heath and downland management, hedge-laying and pond restoration.

The National Trust offer a whole host of volunteering activities for all ages, across the whole of the UK. From assisting at special events at one of their many properties, to conservation working holidays.