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We visit North Cave Wetlands to see how a former quarry is becoming a thriving reserve and how volunteering can restore both landscapes and a sense of purpose. Marie from Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and Emma, a long-time volunteer, share roles, training, and stories that make getting involved easy and rewarding.

• Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s scale, history, and 115 reserves
• How North Cave Wetlands grew from quarry to haven
• Volunteer roles from habitat work to education
• Livestock checking and conservation grazing explained
• Public engagement at Spurn lighthouse and Living Seas Centre
• Training in ID skills, surveys, peatland, and youth work
• Office and digital roles for all abilities
• Finding meaning after retirement through nature and community
• The UK-wide Wildlife Trusts federation and advocacy power
• Practical steps to start small and get involved

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If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard and are keen to get involved, please click the links below.

https://www.ywt.org.uk/get-involved

https://www.ywt.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer

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We board HMS Belfast to explore how volunteers keep history alive at Imperial War Museums, from front-of-house storytelling to steel conservation and remote research. Eugene, Nicole, Joseph and Christine share how purpose, skills and community grow when people give time.

• IWM’s focus on social history and human stories of conflict

• Why HMS Belfast relies on volunteers for daily conservation

• Discovery roles and hands-on history for visitor engagement

• Remote digital projects open to worldwide volunteers

• Simple application windows and supportive induction

• Personal benefits: confidence, purpose, friendships, mental health

• Nicole on flexible monthly volunteering and soft skills

• Joseph on conserving original materials and documenting changes

• Christine on schools work, sensory access and lifelong learning

• Hosts reflect on immersive exhibits and free entry at Lambeth

If you have some spare time and fancy volunteering at the Imperial War Museums, then click on the link below.

https://www.iwm.org.uk/volunteer

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Following the dream,

Trying something that you have always wanted to do. This episode discovering how to become a writer and living in the wild. With advice from special guests Richard D Rhodes and Jamie from Howlbushcraft.

See below on their You Tube videos about the Ramblers Discover the joy of a Ramblers group walk "It's paradise": Our Community Champions in the Cairngorms. The Out There Award, summer 2025!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=OPi454goSjc

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You cannot better seeing a wagging tail. We go behind the scenes at the Blue Cross to discover just how to keep our four legged friends safe and happy.

If you want to get involved with the Blue Cross team please follow the link below

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/get-involved

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We often think some events are impossible. They will never happen to us. However, that’s not always the case. We’ll delve behind the scenes at York Food Bank to discover the importance of organisations like this.

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This episode.. Time travelling through history. Getting your hands dirty and becoming a part of a team of fellow travellers.

Extra information if wanting to Volunteer go to the following link

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/

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If you’ve ever fancied joining a football club, whatever your age or ability, we’ve got the answer to your dreams.

Again, If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve heard and are keen to get involved, please click the link below.

https://yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk/volunteers/

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A new podcast reveals a time rich army of volunteers and people embracing new challenges as they take on the retirement years.

Many people dream of retirement but the reality of giving up work can often be stressful and traumatic. Boredom, loss of status and depression can kick in after you've clocked off for the last time.

A brand new podcast series focuses on ways of tackling one of the most challenging transitions many of us ever face.

Grey Matters More has been produced by three recently retired friends whose credits include the BBC, ITN, Sky, and much more. They have all faced the sudden realisation of retirement and the ups and downs it can bring. They talk from personal experience.