Volunteer
If you have a passion for helping children and young people, then why not sign up to volunteer with us today? We also welcome volunteers to help with fundraising activities.
Volunteer with Stomping Grounds
Make a difference outdoors
Love being outside? Want to support children to grow in confidence, resilience, and wellbeing?
Volunteering with Stomping Grounds is a chance to be part of meaningful, nature-based work supporting children and young people—many of whom have additional or complex needs.
What you’ll be doing
As a volunteer, you may:
- Support Forest School sessions in woodland settings
- Help set up activities and maintain safe outdoor spaces
- Encourage children to explore, take appropriate risks, and build confidence
- Assist with practical tasks such as fires, tools, and shelter building (depending on experience)
- Be a positive, supportive presence for children and young people
What you’ll gain
- Hands-on experience in Forest School and outdoor education
- Skills in working with children and young people
- Increased confidence in outdoor and bushcraft skills
- Insight into careers in education, childcare, or the outdoors
- A supportive team and welcoming community The wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature
Who this is for
This opportunity is ideal if you:
- Enjoy being outdoors in all weathers
- Are interested in working with children or young people
- Are reliable, approachable, and willing to get involved
- Are open to learning and developing new skills
A love of the outdoors is essential. Experience working with children is highly desirable, particularly with those who may have additional or complex needs.
Time commitment
We encourage a regular commitment where possible (e.g. weekly or fortnightly), but we are happy to discuss what works for you.
Safeguarding & requirements
At Stomping Grounds, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.
- All volunteers must complete safeguarding checks and onboarding
- An Enhanced DBS check is required before starting
- You may be required to complete safeguarding and other relevant training
- We will request two references as part of the application process
We are committed to creating a safe environment for all children and young people and expect all volunteers to share this commitment.
Application process
To apply, please download and complete our Volunteer Application Form and Self-Disclosure Form, then upload both documents using the link below.
Volunteer Application Form: Here
Self-Disclosure Form: Here
Application upload: Here
“Volunteering with Stomping Grounds is the highlight of my week! Forest School is everything I hoped it would be – a space for children to be themselves, be wild, have some freedom and autonomy and to learn and play outside of the classroom. It’s such an important opportunity for the children and it really does feel like a privilege to be part of it and to spend my Friday mornings with this bunch of vibrant, inquisitive little explorers.“
Lani, volunteer
