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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.

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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

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.

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17 Dec 2025 to 11 Jan 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 25 other dates or times

Beginner Copper Foil Ornament Workshop 

Learn the basics to craft your own winter copper foil ornament in this workshop at Tinkley Gate

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18 Dec 2025
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Nature-Inspired Winter Crafts at Tinkley Gate 

Join in at Tinkley Gate for a kids', winter-themed forage and create workshop. The ticket price is per crafter, one or two supervisors come along for free.

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20 Dec 2025
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 1 other date or time

Storytelling for Under 5s 

Spark little imaginations with free storytelling fun every Monday at Tinkley Gate!

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22 Dec 2025 to 31 Aug 2026
at 10:30 to 11:00+ 36 other dates or times