Volunteering
Volunteering is a brilliant way to explore the National Park, meet new people, learn new skills, feel better and have fun.
Whether you can give five minutes on a one-off basis, or you join us for a longer session - we're grateful to everyone that volunteers to care for this special place.
Volunteer Cairngorms supports and develops volunteering for nature, the environment and physical activity across the Cairngorms National Park. Start your journey here!
Sign up to volunteer
Take a look at our current volunteering opportunities - for many activities you can sign up here and now!
Become a Cairngorms National Park volunteer ranger
Our Volunteer Rangers help care for the largest National Park in the UK and inspire others with their love of this special place. Could you join us?
Health Walk leaders
There are 11 Health Walks across the Cairngorms National Park. Short, safe, social and local - they are almost all led by wonderful volunteers! If you love walking and talking, why not take a look to find out more about how you can get involved?
Can we help you volunteer in your community?
Did you know that we can work with you to develop your own volunteer activities in your local community? From borrowing tools to recruiting volunteers and planning your day, we’d love to support you to care for nature on your doorstep!
More information
For more information on any of the above, contact us at [email protected]
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The new fire byelaw
How the Cairngorms National Park Authority and its partners are tackling the threat of wildfires, including details on the recreational fire management byelaw, in place from 1 April to 30 September each year.
Wildlife
The Cairngorms National Park is home to a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Its rich habitats are a haven for an array of wildlife, from iconic birds to elusive plants and flowers.
What we do
From pioneering conservation projects to community engagement and active travel, find out more about the range of work happening across the National Park.
From improving woodland for capercaillie to growing plants in a tree nursery supporting woodland restoration
From learning to scythe a wildflower meadow to helping restore peatland
Relevant alerts
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Friday 29 May until Monday 1 June. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.