Volunteer

Local volunteers are essential to caring for Wheatley’s largest public green space. Could you spare a couple of hours each month to help us look after it?

If you enjoy nature and want to support local wildlife, you can help with hands-on tasks like trimming hedges and shrubs, managing woodland, or maintaining the pond. You don’t need any special skills or experience.

If you’re more into practical DIY work, we’d also love your help with things like fixing fences or repairing a leaking tap.

Volunteering Outdoors Has Great Benefits for You, Too:

Physical Health

• Volunteering helps you feel more connected to your community and gives a sense of purpose.
• It can improve your fitness, strength, and mobility.
• Spending time in nature may help boost your immune system.
• It can also help you sleep better by keeping your body clock on track.

Mental and Emotional Well-being

• Nature helps reduce stress and makes you feel calmer.
• Physical activity boosts feel-good chemicals in your brain, improving your mood.
• Many people find that outdoor volunteering helps reduce feelings of depression.
• Seeing the results of your efforts can increase your confidence and sense of achievement.

Mind and Outlook

• Being in nature can improve focus, memory, and problem-solving.
• Volunteering gives a sense of purpose, which is especially helpful during life changes or times of loneliness.

Long-Term and Social Benefits

• Volunteering helps build friendships and a sense of community.