We know how impactful volunteering can be for young people, it’s a great way to learn new skills, meet new people and make a difference to the landscapes across the Yorkshire Dales that we all love.
We offer two main ways to get involved;
Our Dales Young Rangers programme is for 13 (Year 9) -17-year-olds, the group meets monthly in different areas of the park to carry out practical conservation tasks led by our dedicated Green Pathways Officer. Find out more on our Dales Young Rangers page including how to join.
Up Skill Down Dale is our programme for people aged 18 to 29 who want to learn new skills to help them develop a career in the green sector. Every April participants join a year-long supported programme with other like-minded people to explore a suite of exclusive volunteering and training opportunities with the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA). Find out more on our USDD page including how to join.
If you wish to find out about other opportunities we have for young people that are not volunteering please see our Learning and Engagement pages.
Young Rangers
Our Young Rangers programme is for 13 (Year 9) -18 year olds. They meet monthly to help care for the Dales.
Young Rangers
Dales Action Days
Our Dales Action Days offer a chance to get outside, meet new people, learn new skills, and take a unique ‘behind the scenes’ look at the National Park and our work.
They are the perfect opportunity to get involved with no long-term commitment.
Up Skill Down Dale
Our Up Skill Down Dale programme offers opportunity for young people 18-29 who are interested in a green career to learn news skills and undertake placements with the Authority
Up Skill, Down Dale – Youth Volunteering Programme