Working together with local councils and conservation partners, we’re aiming to make a real difference for wildlife, people, and the planet.
🌱 Check out all the upcoming events below and sign up to help grow a greener North East!
Volunteer with us
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Thanks to the dedication of volunteers, millions of trees are planted each year. Volunteering is a rewarding way to meet new people, learn new skills, and contribute to projects that will shape the landscape for generations.
Whether you're looking to improve your local area, volunteer solo or with friends, or organise a corporate tree planting event, we’ll help you connect with a project that values your support.
Tree planting season runs from November to March, but we also often have tree care opportunities on our planting sites during the summer months—a great way to stay involved year-round.
Get in touch at info@necf.org.uk to find out more, or explore our partner's links below to get started.
2025/2026 Planting Season Volunteering opportunities
Volunteering days - find out more and sign up below
Wednesday February 18th; Newcastle
Join Northumberland Wildlife Trust for a tree planting session at Tyneside Badminton Centre. in partnership with the North East Community Forest.
Time: 1030hrs - 1200hrs
Location - Tyneside Badminton Centre, Bowness Road, NE5 2TA
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions on the day. All tree planting materials provided. Gloves will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them.
Suitable for families. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday February 28th; Gateshead
Join Durham Wildlife Trust for a family tree planting session at Milkwellburn Woods. in partnership with the North East Community Forest.
Time: 1030hrs - 1430hrs
Location - Milkwellburn Wood - What3Words:// cuddled.tonic.collapsed.
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions on the day. All tree planting materials provided. Gloves will be available, but if you have your own, please bring them.
Suitable for families. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Join Living Woods as a Volunteer!
At Living Woods, volunteer work involves getting small woodlands back into active management along with planting trees, which will form woodlands that communities will enjoy for years to come.
All of their volunteer work contributes to support wildlife and increase biodiversity. By ensuring the health of woodlands and creating more of them, they are actively tackling climate change by helping to lock in carbon from the atmosphere.
Working in small teams outdoors, the sessions are a great way to meet new people and enjoy nature.
Join Northumberland Wildlife Trust as a Volunteer!
We are also proud to partner with Northumberland Wildlife Trust who have managed a wide range of community and corporate volunteering events as part of the North East Community Forest since 2022. From hands-on tree planting days to ongoing maintenance of planting sites, they’ve helped bring together individuals, local groups, and businesses to make a real difference across the region.
Their expert coordination ensures every volunteer experience is meaningful, impactful, and enjoyable—whether you're joining as a team or as an individual.
Volunteers are making a difference! Since November 2021....
6,071
volunteers got involved
265
volunteer led events
54,213
trees planted by volunteers