Vacancies & Volunteering
You’ll find there are plenty of ways you can get involved and contribute to what we do. Each person that supports us, positively impacts their community.
Whether it’s through volunteering, partnering or donating – perhaps even joining us as part of your career journey – there are many ways you can make a valuable and rewarding contribution.
Do you want to volunteer but can’t find what you’re looking for or your area isn’t listed? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us on volunteering@groundworknottingham.org.uk.
Vacancies
Do you have a passion for helping individuals and communities? Then become part of our charity’s team! We are recruiting for:
Green Doctor
Salary: £25 – £28k. Full Time
Location: Hybrid WFH based in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire or Leicestershire with travel in nearby area
Deadline: Tuesday 18th February
Green Doctor Trainee – Derbyshire
Salary: £12 per hour. Full time
Fixed term 12 month placement
Location: Hybrid WFH based in Derbyshire with travel nearby
Deadline: Monday 3rd March
Ability to drive and permanent access to vehicle is essential.


You will deliver support directly to people in their own homes and in community venues, helping them save money, reduce energy usage, and access further support to help their health and wellbeing. Knowledge of the energy sector is beneficial but not necessary as you will receive full training.
We’re particularly interested in receiving applications from people who are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, who are living with a disability, are from low-income households, or are not currently in employment.
Find out more about our Green Doctor service by clicking here.
Volunteering
Get involved in habitat management
It’s no secret that volunteering is a great pastime and we have plenty of opportunities to get stuck in. Learn outdoor skills from our skilled environment team, and learn to love nature even more.
It’s a great way to meet people and boost your mental health, all while giving back by looking after the outdoor spaces for you and others in your community to enjoy.
Take a look below at our upcoming volunteering days, or click the button to find out more about habitat management!
Please note in some instances, the work location changes and will be confirmed with you if you sign up.


Upcoming volunteering days
Our new Cheapside Green Community Hub in Worksop offers regular and ad-hoc volunteering roles, including gardening, cooking, event support and social media marketing. Click here for more information.
Every Monday 10am – 1pm we’re at the Clowne Greenway in Bolsover, carrying out practical conservation and maintenance tasks.
Every other Wednesday from 9:30 – 1:30pm, you can join us along the Archaeological Way
Every other Wednesday from 9:45, we are at the Pennine Bridleway, performing woodland tasks in the Hayfield area and beyond.
Every Thursday 9:30am – 12pm, we are looking after Denefield Meadows in Matlock.
Every second Saturday of the month from 10am – 12pm we’re at Red River Local Nature Reserve in Loscoe, Derbyshire.
You can also join us in conservation tasks and managing habitats in Amber Valley. Our volunteering opportunities take place at various sites, including:
- Every Wednesday: Carr Wood Local Nature Reserve in Ripley
- One Wednesday a month: Hammersmith Meadows Nature Reserve in Ripley
- Every other Wednesday: Pennytown Ponds Local Nature Reserve in Somercotes
- One Friday a month: Sandbed Lane in Belper


Connecting with nature
We host a series of outdoor activities across the East Midlands, for children and adults.
As a volunteer you can support with delivering sessions, prepping materials, and promoting our events. This experience is great for anyone who is looking to do something meaningful in their own community.
Partner with us
We can’t do the amazing work we do alone. It’s why we’re always happy to partner with businesses who help facilitate our work, and enhance our impact across the region. Find out more about how we can change places and lives together.
If your business would like to work with us, please get in touch at ceo@groundworknottingham.org.uk