Getting involved

There are various ways for you to get involved with your local countryside.

You could join a Friends group, become a Parish Right of Way Liaison Officer or adopt a dolphin. There are activities for all ages and abilities. If you are not sure which opportunity is best for you or you fancy doing something not mentioned here, please get in touch and we can help you get involved.

Trainee Ranger Scheme
Fancy a job outdoors? This scheme offers you the chance to gain 12 months paid work experience while working towards a qualification in environmental conservation at Kingston Maurward College.
Conservation Volunteer Groups
If you like to get your hands dirty, get some fresh air and help manage your local countryside, why not join one of our conservation volunteer groups?
The Great Dorset Beach Clean 2011
Results of the Autumn beach clean on Sunday 18 September - Identifying the problems on our seashores
Friends' groups
Do you want to get involved in the management of a local site or nature reserve?
Dorset Local Access Forum
Are you interested in helping shape your local countryside? If you are, why not become a member of the Dorset Local Access Forum.
Getting involved in the Durlston Marine Project
If you are interested in marine issues or just like being by the sea, there are many way in which you can get involved and help the Durlston Marine Project.
Adopt a Path
There are more than 6,000 public rights of way in Dorset, which cover nearly 3,000 miles. By adopting a footpath, bridleway, byway or restricted byway you are helping us to keep Dorset's network of paths usable for everyone to enjoy.
Rights of Way Liaison Officers
Each parish council in Dorset can benefit from having an active Parish Rights of Way Liaison Officer - volunteers who are nominated/appointed by parish councils. The parish council representative should have an interest in the countryside and have good local knowledge.