Ways to get involved

Whether you'd like to help maintain the National Cycle Network, survey wildlife or volunteer in your local community, there are lots of ways that you can support our work.

Volunteering with Sustrans: FAQs

Want to know more about volunteering with us? Read some of the frequently asked questions about our volunteer activities across the UK.

Our new volunteering platform, Assemble

We are moving to a new online volunteering platform, Assemble. Learn more about the change and how Assemble can support your volunteering going forward. 

Volunteering for everyone

We are committed to improving inequality, valuing diversity and ensuring that everyone feels safe and included to volunteer.

Celebrate volunteering

Join us in celebrating the inspiring volunteering that is taking place every day across the UK.

Find out quick ways you can volunteer

Want to help out but short for time? There are lots of quick ways you can support our work and your local community.

Being able to cycle independently: Amanda's story

At the peak of her fitness, Amanda Harris had a life-changing accident in 2014 that injured her spinal cord.

Here, she shares her inspirational story of recovery and explains how access barriers on walking and cycling routes affect her ability to cycle independently.

The work of a Sustrans ranger: Rob's story

Rob Winslade volunteers as a ranger along the Spen Valley Greenway and Ringway in Yorkshire.

Rob talks about his work on the greenway and how we're working to make the route more accessible for everyone.

Walking the historic Foyle: Hazel's story

Hazel Patterson is a Sustrans volunteer walk leader and recently found herself exploring Derry - Londonderry, known locally as Stroke City.

Hazel talks about the sights and sounds that can be found along the banks of the historic river Foyle.