Volunteers

Volunteers are very welcome to participate in the maintenance of the Grounds and we have a great variety of people who enjoy helping out in such an outstanding built and natural environment. The Hopetoun Green Volunteers meet monthly on a Saturday to tackle a range of tasks and many other groups offer their services to undertake footpath maintenance and removing invasive species. These not only include volunteer groups such as the Green Team and British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, but community groups and business organisations who combine a team building activity with doing something beneficial. Local school and college students regularly help the Ranger with conservation tasks as well as young people working towards their Duke of Edinburgh or John Muir award.

Volunteer rangers

Applications from anyone wishing to be a volunteer ranger are very welcome. Please get in touch to find out what is required and how to apply. Contact Hopetoun Ranger Service on 0131 331 2451 or email ranger@hopetoun.co.uk

Green Volunteers

Help the Rangers carry out conservation work in the magnificent designed landscape of Scotland’s finest Stately Home, Hopetoun House. We will be improving woodland biodiversity, burning invasive plants, maintaining the nature trails and increasing the wildlife value of the Grounds. Volunteers will gain new skills, meet new friends and take a free form of exercise. As a way of saying thank you if you attend 5 sessions we will reward you with a free grounds season ticket worth £18!
Free teas, coffees and biscuits will also be provided!
These projects are free and all tools and necessary safety equipment will be provided. However, please bring old clothes and sturdy boots.

10am - 1pm.  Booking Required

Saturday 14th January 2012 - West Lawns Rhododendron Clearance

Saturday 18th February - Spring Clean 

Saturday 10th March

Saturday 14th April

Saturday 12th May

Saturday 9th June

Saturday 14th July

Saturday 18th August - Balsam Bashing

Saturday 15th September

Saturday 13th October

Saturday 10th November - 4th Year Sausage Sizzle

Saturday 1st December

Assist the Ranger with practical conservation tasks within the Grounds of Hopetoun's stunning Designed Landscape.  The session runs from 10am - 1pm and is FREE.  All tools, gloves, teas and coffees are provided.  Booking is required.  Please book your places by telephoning 0131 319 3956 or email ranger@hopetoun.co.uk