Volunteering

Stover rangers and volunteers photographed with the Green Flag Award banner

Stover has a variety of volunteer groups who come to the Park on a regular basis to help with routine maintenance and special projects. Projects range from grass raking, brash removal, rhododendron clearance, bridge building, wildlife surveying, engaging with the public and wood work, among others.

Volunteers are crucial in assisting the Rangers to complete the annual habitat works programme. Stover would like to thank the various groups for their help throughout the year, it’s much appreciated!

Take a look at our guide to volunteering at Stover for more information.

Here are some of the current opportunities available:

Volunteers Day 2021

Stover Sunday Volunteers

Come along to our volunteering sessions on the last Sunday of the month, from September to April. The sessions start at 10 am and finish at 4 pm. See Events for dates

You can volunteer for any period during the day. People join for different reasons – to keep fit, learn new skills, make friends, gain valuable experience or just for fun. The groups are very relaxed and welcoming – so join us!

New volunteers or groups are always welcome! If you are interested, contact the Rangers Office on 01626 835236 or email stover@devon.gov.uk.

British dragonfly volunteers at Stover Country Park

British Dragonfly Monitoring Project

Would you like to help us identify and monitor Stover’s dragonfly and damselfly populations?

Are you aged 16-25 years old and living near to Stover Country Park in Newton Abbot?

Are you looking to gain more knowledge and experience in identification and monitoring skills in the field with an expert?

Please read the role description to find out more. If you would like to know more, or are keen to get involved, please contact the team at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk or phone 07971797658

Saving Devon's Treescapes LogoMicro Tree Nursery Volunteer

As part of the Restoring Stover Park Project and in partnership with DWT Saving Devon Treescapes, join us to help preserve our heritage tree stock. Native tree seeds and saplings are being collected from the park and grown on at micro tree nurseries in preparation for replanting within Stover Country Park to enhance the heritage parkland.

Please read the role description to find out more. If you would like to know more, or are keen to get involved, please contact the team at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk or phone 07971797658

Volunteer On Yer Bike Community Cycle LeadersCycling UK Logo

As part of the Restoring Stover Park Project and in partnership with Cycling UK, join us to help the local community cycle to their local green spaces more, including Stover Country Park. Community cycle leaders will help to guide groups of cyclists on local rides.

Please read the role description to find out more. If you would like to know more, or are keen to get involved, please contact the team at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk or phone 07971797658

Outdoor Engagement Assistant Volunteer

Support the Community Engagement Officer in the preparation and delivery of environmental activities across Stover Country Park and in the community as part of the Restoring Stover Park Project. Activities are engaging and hands- on in the outdoors and may include forest school, nature connection sessions and community engagement events. 

Please read the role description to find out more. If you would like to know more, or are keen to get involved, please contact the team at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk or phone 07971797658

Homestart Stover Squirrels VolunteerHome Start Teignbridge Logo

Help to support families have fun outdoors in nature at Stover Country Park with the Homestart Stover Squirrels weekly group. You will support local families to access the outdoors and have fun together through play, group walk and talk and enjoy the outdoors in a camp shelter with a warm drink.

Please read the role description to find out more. If you would like to know more, or are keen to get involved, please contact the team at restoringstoverpark@devon.gov.uk or phone 07971797658

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