Volunteering in your community

We have lots of people across the UK volunteering to help us make it easier for people to walk and cycle in their local communities.

Our volunteers support others to be more active.

They lead rides along the National Cycle Network to help people discover the joys of cycling. And they run walks to get others out and about.

Some of our volunteers teach children to ride a bike safely. And others go to local events to promote Sustrans and our work.

Whatever they're doing, Sustrans volunteers are making a real difference in their communities.

Sustrans volunteering and Covid-19

As restrictions begin to ease Sustrans will start to support small group volunteering activities on a case by case approach.

With the ‘stay at home’ message lifted, we continue to support our volunteers to carry small actions on the National Cycle Network.

Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we've placed some restrictions on larger group volunteering activities to ensure the safety of our volunteers.

You are very welcome to apply for any of our current volunteering opportunities.

However, there may be a delay in processing your application. And you may not be able to get started properly in your role until regular volunteering starts back up.

Take a look at our volunteer vacancies

What do Sustrans volunteers do in their community?

We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved in when it comes to helping your local area. Some of these activities include:

  • volunteering in schools to teach young people how to cycle or scoot
  • leading rides or walks
  • hosting an information stall to promote Sustrans
  • volunteering in one of our many active travel hubs.
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By encouraging people to travel more sustainably and helping them to make a difference in their community, I benefit too. It makes me feel good, I can give something back to society and I’ve also learned lots of new skills. Blockquote quotation marks
Tahera, Sustrans volunteer

Why volunteer with Sustrans?

There are lots of great benefits to volunteering with Sustrans in your community.

Here are some of the top reasons volunteers’ have given for why they love being a Sustrans volunteer:

  • getting outdoors in the fresh air
  • meeting like-minded people
  • learning new skills and boosting your CV
  • keeping fit and healthy.
Volunteer leading a ride in London

Become a volunteer

Want to make a difference in your local community? Check out our volunteer vacancies for an opportunity near you.

Give a couple of hours

Got a couple of hours to spare? Join one of our volunteer task days and help look after the National Cycle Network in your area.