BECOME A WOODLAND CREATION CHAMPION
WITH THE WOODLAND TRUST
Inspire your community to plant, protect, and celebrate trees
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Join a nationwide movement led by the Woodland Trust.
Freedom Organics is helping recruit local champions in Birmingham and the surrounding area
to bring more trees, and more people into our communities
About the Opportunity
The Woodland Trust’s Free Trees for Schools & Communities scheme
provides thousands of free trees every year to groups across the UK.
Freedom Organics is working with the Woodland Trust to recruit Woodland
Creation Champions - local volunteers in Birmingham and the surrounding areas who will help their communities
plant trees, care for them, and share their success stories.
We especially welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds and areas with lower tree cover - everyone should have the chance to connect with nature and shape greener neighbourhoods.
Woodland Creation Champion - role description.pdf
What you'll do...
As a Woodland Creation Champion, you'll...
Promote the Woodland Trust’s Free Trees Scheme in your community
Help schools and local groups plan and deliver their tree planting projects
Provide friendly guidance on tree care and woodland creation principles
Visit planting sites, check progress, and share stories that inspire others
Connect new community spaces, schools, and councils with the Woodland Trust
Who we're looking for
You do not need to be an expert. You do not need environmental experience. You simply need to care - and be willing to connect with people.
You'll thrive in this role if you:
Enjoy helping others
You enjoy supporting schools and community groups, offering friendly guidance and practical help to bring positive local projects to life.
Have local connections or are keen to build them
You’re connected within your community, or confident reaching out to schools, faith groups, councils and local organisations.
Want to develop your skills and leadership
You’re keen to build skills in community engagement, communication and environmental action, with training and support provided.
Care about the environment and your community
You care deeply about trees, nature and creating healthier, greener places for people and wildlife.
Can spare a few hours each month
You can commit around 3–5 flexible hours each month to support local tree planting and community engagement.
We actively welcome volunteers from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, and from areas with low tree equity within Birmingham and the surrounding areas - places where greener spaces are needed most!
If this sounds like you… we’d love you on the team.
How to get involved
Apply or Nominate Someone
- Click the link below to complete the short application form.
Join a 15-minute Info Session
- We host short weekly Q&A sessions where you can learn more about the opportunity (these are optional but recommended).
Get Onboarded
- Successful applicants will be welcomed in the new year and begin training as soon as possible.
Interested, but want to learn more about volunteering with the Woodland Trust?
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about the Woodland Creation Champion role:
Credit: Philip Formby / WTML
No. Experience is helpful but not essential. Full training and guidance are provided by the Woodland Trust.
This is a volunteer role. Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with Woodland Trust guidelines.
Around 3–5 hours per month, flexible around your life.
You’ll be based in your own community within Birmingham or the surrounding area, working with local schools, groups, clubs, faith networks, youth settings, or anywhere people want to plant trees.
You’ll receive a full induction, training on tree planting and community engagement, and ongoing support from the Woodland Trust.
No. You’ll support and guide groups, not manage projects alone. Woodland Trust staff provide resources, advice, and backup.
A DBS check is not required, but the Woodland Trust can provide a Basic DBS if you’d like one for school-based volunteering.
You’ll be supported by a Woodland Trust Volunteer Manager and have regular contact with the project team.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an informal interview and asked to provide two references before starting the role.