Opportunities for Young People

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Are you between the ages of 13 and 25?

You are joining an ever-growing movement of young people who are showing up, getting out, and making their voices heard to protect the environment at this crucial point in history.

Nature needs you just as you need nature and with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust you can act locally while thinking globally. No matter where you are starting from, we welcome you to travel with us on your wild journey. Landing on this webpage, you are in exactly the place you need to be to part of a greener future.

Free Youth Events: Try out one of our scheduled sessions at no cost.

Partnerships & Groups: Work with us through your club, society, school, or educational provider.

Green Career Path: Gain practical experience to help you enter the environmental sector.

Wild Youth Award: Participate in our specific award scheme to gain recognition for your efforts.

Regional Networking: Discover other organisations across Yorkshire that offer youth programs.

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Want to get up to date news and find out about opportunities for young people? Sign up for our Young People’s Newsletter. Young people must be 13 years + parents, carers, teachers and youth leaders can sign up to share news with the young people in their lives.

Wild Youth Awards

Are you aged 11-25 and interested in wildlife and the environment? Or do you work with young people and want to give them recognition for taking part in your nature based activities? Find out more about our Wild Youth Awards.

Get wild!

A group of young people outdoors with a adult. Looking for birds with binoculars

Events for young people

Are you aged 13-25? Our varied programme of events for young people are free to attend and will deepen your connection to nature and develop skills to pursue a career in the conservation sector.

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#TeamWilder

Are you part of a youth group? We can visit your youth or education setting to support you to take more action for nature, whether you are just getting started and want to ignite enthusiasm or want to share your achievements, get in touch with us.

team.wilder@ywt.org.uk Join #TeamWilder

Work experience student at Wild Ingleborough plant nursery credit Sarah Gant

Work experience

Experience what it is like to have a career in conservation with hands on skill-building and training through our short work experience placements for students 13 years+ and our structured 3-6 month voluntary placements 18 years+.

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Wild Ingleborough Dry Stone Walling Team - photo taken by Sara

Wild Ingleborough volunteers have contributed an amazing 2,700 hours to the project since 2021 - photo taken by Sara

Volunteering

Whatever your skills or experience, join our community of over 1,000 volunteers working together to protect Yorkshire’s wildlife through flexible opportunities that fit around your life.

Get involved

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Photo credit: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Andy Steele.

Jobs

Help us create a wilder Yorkshire for everyone by joining a team dedicated to protecting our nature reserves and ensuring the recovery of wildlife across our hills, valleys, and city streets.

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