Volunteer Recruitment Drop-In
Are you interested in joining the volunteering team at Woodchester Park or as a Dog Ambassador for the Stroud Commons? Come along to a drop-in to learn about the many volunteering opportunities available.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
There are many ways to get involved at Woodchester Park or the commons, whether you are interested in developing some new skills or want to help care for these sites and their visitors.
These drop-in sessions will be a chance for you hear about all of the opportunities on offer and to meet some of the different volunteer managers so you can ask them any questions you might have.
Volunteering Opportunities at Woodchester Park
- Welcome Volunteers - play a vital role in creating a warm and memorable first impression for every visitor.
- Walking Volunteers - This is a brand new role helping to design and lead a regular group walk at Woodchester Park. If you love walking and getting others out into nature then come and learn more about being a walking volunteer.
- Events Volunteers - Help to design, make and run an exciting program of events to give visitors unique experiences.
- Trust 10 Assistants - If you love trail running or encouraging people to exercise in nature then this role is for you.
- Storytelling Volunteers - help create magical moments for young visitors by reading aloud to under-5s every Monday morning.
Volunteering Opportunity on the Stroud Commons
- Dog Ambassador - Love dogs and nature? Help protect wildlife while out walking your dog! Based at Minchinhampton and Rodborough Common.
If any (or many) of these roles sound like they could be for you then drop in to either session to learn much more.
Times
The basics
- Meeting point
In the conservatory area of Tinkley Gate Cafe. Tinkley Lane, Nympsfield, GL10 3UH what3words: renders.enlighten.snuggled
- Accessibility
Tinkley Gate Carpark has accessible parking spaces where blue badge holders park for free and a drop-off zone in front of the cafe front door. The cafe has a power assisted front door and an accessible toilet. For more information on accessibility at Tinkley Gate visit the access article: "accessibility at Woodchester Park," available on our webpage.
Upcoming events
Woofchester Wednesday Dog Walks
Join us at Tinkley Gate for special guided on-lead socialisation walks on the 1st Wednesday of each month from September 2025 - February 2026
Tinkley Robin's Winter Forage Trail
With artwork from renowned artist Trevor Waugh, join us this winter for a free trail around the red route at Tinkley Gate, where you can explore more about how robins use this space to nest and find sources of food.
Storytelling for Under 5s
Spark little imaginations with free storytelling fun every Monday at Tinkley Gate!
Evie Coombs: Nordic Walking for Beginners
Discover Nordic Walking at Woodchester Park to walk your way into the best year of your life!