Groundwork Five Counties is a regional charity, looking after dozens of green spaces around the East Midlands. There are lots of ways you can get involved…
There are lots of ways you can get involved and contribute to what we do! Each person that supports us, positively impacts their community.
Whether it’s through volunteering, partnering or joining us as part of your career journey, we have all sorts of opportunities. Take a look below at our current vacancies and volunteering roles.

Volunteering
It’s no secret that volunteering is a great pastime and we have plenty of opportunities to get stuck in. Learn outdoor skills from our skilled environment team, and get to love nature even more!
From planting and coppicing to litter picking and weeding, there are tasks for people of all abilities and knowledge levels with lots of training opportunities.
It’s also a great way to meet people and boost your mental health, all while giving back by looking after outdoor spaces for your whole community to enjoy.
Take a look below at our upcoming volunteering days.
Derbyshire
Bolsover: Every Monday 10am at 1pm we’re at the Clowne Greenway and every other Wednesday from 9:30 at 1:30pm, at Archaeological Way
Hayfield, High Peak: Every other Wednesday from 9:45 at the Pennine Bridleway.
Matlock: Every Thursday 9:30am at 12pm, we are looking after Denefield Meadows
Heanor & Loscoe: Every second Saturday of the month from 10am at 12pm at Red River Local Nature Reserve
Amber Valley
- Every Wednesday 9am – 12:30pm: ‘ Carr Wood Local Nature Reserve‘ in Ripley
- One Wednesday morning a month: ‘Hammersmith Meadows Nature Reserve‘ in Ripley
- Every other Wednesday morning: ‘ Pennytown Ponds Local Nature Reserve‘ in Somercotes
- One Friday morning a month: Sandbed Lane in Belper
Ready to make a difference in your community?
Sign up via the Groundwork website: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/fivecounties/get-involved/
