Volunteer with us

Volunteers are at the heart of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. By giving their time, energy and ideas, they help more people enjoy the water, understand its wildlife and care for this remarkable stretch of sea. From lending a hand at events to getting involved in practical projects along the shore, our volunteers help keep the United Kingdoms first National Marine Park thriving for everyone. Here you can explore what our volunteers do and discover the ways you can join in.

How do Volunteers
help us?

  • Coastal surveys along the shoreline and foreshore
  • Beach cleans and litter picking
  • Support at events such as Seafest and Pirates Weekend
  • Tree planting and habitat improvement
  • Seasonal restoration at Tinside, including painting and pathway clearing

  • Area maintenance and light practical tasks at our Community Anchor Points
  • Welcoming visitors and offering basic information at events and activities
  • Helping with family activities, trails and simple outdoor learning sessions
  • Supporting photography or simple content gathering to showcase life around the Sound

What you could be helping us with

Hear from our volunteers

“”You can volunteer what ever time you can give. We have lots of activities to volunteer for, by the sea and across the city as well.””
Jenny, Volunteer – Extra Salty
“”From the moment that I first heard about the National Marine Park I was excited to find out more about it, and to understand how I could get involved. I have always had a spiritual connection with the sea, acquired over more than ten years as a merchant navy officer roaming the oceans, and I felt a very strong need to be near the sea when I retired.””
Tim, Volunteer – Extra Salty
“I’ve met a wide range of different people and I get to do some really interesting stuff which is helping the wider Plymouth community. It’s also good fun, well run and flexible enough to never clash with my other commitments.”
Lloyd, Volunteer – Extra Salty
A photo of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park Coastal Rangers. On the left is Millie and on the Right Lilah. Plymouth Sound is the background.

Meet the team

Our Coastal Rangers are the friendly faces around the Park. They help people connect with Plymouth Sound and care for it. From sharing local knowledge to supporting hands on conservation, they are at the heart of what we do.

As a volunteer, you will get to know them well as you work alongside them, and become part of a team that takes real pride in this beautiful place.

Find out more

Join our

Coastal Clean Ups

These monthly, drop-in, volunteering sessions give you a taster of what it feels like to do your bit for the National Marine Park. It’s a great way to get out in some fresh air, socialise with like-minded people whilst building outdoor maintenance skills.

Find out more

‘How do I sign up?’

All you have to do is sign up below via our volunteer portal – Rosterfy, create your own profile and join a trial session so you can get a taste of volunteering for the park and meet our Coastal Rangers. If you enjoy the session, you will be able to sign up for an induction and then come along to any events you would like to support as a PSNMP volunteer.

Ready to get stuck in? Follow the button below to access Rosterfy

Sign up
A screenshot of volunteer events to sign up to on Rosterfy

Already a volunteer?

If you’re already in the crew and are looking for new events to take part in then click the button below to sign into the volunteers portal and head to ‘Events’ in the left sidebar.

Discover volunteer events

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