Volunteer in the Woodland – Fire & Stars Camping
We’re looking for people who enjoy being outdoors and working with their hands to join us at Fire & Stars Woodland Camping.
While the campsite itself is small, it sits within a much larger 47-acre woodland, and only around 10 acres are used for camping. The rest is left as natural woodland, and ongoing management of this space is an important part of protecting and improving the environment.
Our volunteer roles are focused on helping us care for and manage the wider woodland — not running the campsite — making this a great opportunity to get involved in practical, meaningful outdoor work.
🌿 What Volunteering Involves
Volunteering at Fire & Stars is centred around woodland management and conservation work.
You might be involved in:
Maintaining and clearing woodland paths
Managing undergrowth and vegetation
Processing, splitting and stacking firewood
Supporting woodland improvement projects
Helping keep the wider woodland healthy, safe and accessible
The work is practical, physical and outdoors in all weather, but also rewarding and varied.
🔥 Why It Matters
The woodland is at the heart of everything we do.
By actively managing the areas beyond the campsite, we’re able to:
Encourage biodiversity
Keep the woodland healthy and balanced
Improve access while protecting natural habitats
Ensure the long-term sustainability of the site
Volunteers play an important role in helping us achieve this.
🌄 What You’ll Get in Return
Time spent in a peaceful, natural woodland setting
A chance to learn practical woodland management skills
Free or discounted camping during your stay
Access to the wood-fired sauna
A relaxed, friendly environment and small team
🕒 Time Commitment
We’re flexible and open to different arrangements depending on what works for you.
Short stays or longer placements considered
A few hours of help per day in exchange for your stay
Opportunities available throughout the season, with more availability during the summer months
🌲 Who It’s For
This is best suited to people who:
Enjoy physical, outdoor work
Are happy working in a woodland environment in all weather
Take pride in practical tasks and seeing visible results
Are reliable and able to work independently or as part of a small team
No previous experience is required, but an interest in the outdoors, conservation or land management is a bonus.
🌿 About Fire & Stars
Fire & Stars is a small, independent woodland campsite in the National Forest. We focus on simple, nature-based experiences, with the woodland at the centre of everything we do.
Looking after that environment is a key part of what makes the site special.
📩 Get in Touch
If you’re interested in volunteering with us, send us a message telling us a bit about yourself, what you’re looking for, and when you’d be available.