Water and Woodland Volunteer

Centre for Alternative Technology

Machynlleth, Powys, Wales
Voluntary
Full Time
Closing on Sun, 26th Jul 2026

Food, Farming & HorticultureSustainabilityConservation & Wildlife


Volunteering with us is an excellent opportunity to gain new skills and work experience, explore this beautiful area of mid Wales and the Snowdonia National Park, and meet a range of interesting and friendly new people all working together on solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency.

In this exciting residential placement, you will learn sustainable woodland management practices through hands-on practical tasks, help support our off-grid water and sanitation systems and make improvements around site using our natural resources. You will learn how to apply a variety of woodland management techniques and woodworking skills to support biodiversity across CAT’s managed woodland spaces.

Volunteering with the CAT Water and Woodland team helps to provide beautiful, healthy, diverse and peaceful outdoor spaces for visitors, educational groups and CAT staff to learn from and enjoy.

Full food and board provided.

Applications for the Autumn 2026 placement open.

The deadline for applications is 26 July 2026.
The trial week for this placement will be Tuesday 1st to Friday 4th September 2026
The Autumn 2026 placement will be 19th October – 26 March 2027

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About Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)

CAT is an educational charity dedicated to researching and communicating positive solutions for environmental change. We speak to government and campaigners about policies that would help create a zero carbon Britain; we train students in all aspects of sustainability; we help schoolchildren to understand the importance of action on climate change; and we give advice to householders on what they can do in their own homes.

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