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Volunteer with the Mourne Heritage Trust

How you can help us to care for the Mournes.

Join Us in Protecting the Mournes

Make a lasting impact on one of Northern Ireland’s most cherished landscapes. The Mourne Mountains need dedicated volunteers like you to help preserve their natural beauty for future generations.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Our volunteers are the backbone of conservation efforts in the Mournes. By joining our community, you’ll:

  • Connect with passionate people who share your love for the outdoors and conservation
  • Learn valuable skills in environmental management and mountain conservation
  • Experience the Mournes from a unique perspective while making a real difference
  • Become part of a welcoming community dedicated to protecting this spectacular landscape

Volunteering Activities

Our conservation activities include:

  • Nursery gardening (Silent Valley)
  • Upland path maintenance and erosion control
  • Tree planting
  • Invasive species control
  • Dry stone wall building
  • Litter picks and beach cleans
  • Conservation surveying
  • Seed collection
  • Peat probing

Working alongside our experienced team, volunteers will learn techniques that enhance their practical conservation skills. They will also discover more about the natural, cultural and built heritage of the area.

Our Volunteer base includes:

  • Individuals
  • Groups
  • Businesses/Corporate Groups

Activities can be tailored to suit your needs. Still interested ? Then get in touch to chat through some options.

Nominate Mourne Heritage Trust as your “Charity of the Year”

Join us in making a meaningful impact by nominating Mourne Heritage Trust as your charity of the year! We are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty, culture, and heritage of the Mourne Mountains and surrounding areas through vital conservation projects, community engagement, and volunteering initiatives. Partnering with us means committing to sustainability and supporting habitat restoration, conservation education, and biodiversity enhancement. Choosing Mourne Heritage Trust will provide visibility for your organization as a leader in corporate social responsibility. Together, we can create a lasting legacy and ensure that the beauty of the Mourne Mountains is preserved for generations to come.

Youth Rangers

The Youth Ranger scheme is a programme for 14 to 17 year olds. Keep an eye on our social media channels for further information.

To become a volunteer, complete the Volunteer Application form (below).

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM

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If you have any questions or need further details, please email us:

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