Volunteer with us

We are lucky enough to work with volunteers who care passionately about Harpenden, an army of residents who devote time to helping the local community. There are many opportunities to get involved - the perfect excuse to spend time out doors, help your local environment, meet new people and support people in the community who will benefit most. 

Green Spaces Volunteers

If you're interested in helping in our parks and green spaces, Harpenden Town Council organises Volunteer Project Days which involve anything from clearing shrubs and restoring heather on the Common, to planting trees at Rothamsted Park. Additionally we work regularly with the Batford Springs Local Nature Reserve volunteers who carry out incredible work to maintain and improve this amazing local resource.  

We also work with local experts and experienced volunteers who support us in carrying out ecological surveys including bat, bee and butterfly surveys. Wildlife surveys are vital as they are part of national monitoring schemes and help us to monitor the health of our green spaces.

Snow Angels Volunteers

Harpenden Snow Angels are a group of local residents and businesses who volunteer to clear snow and ice from the footways and pathways in their local area. As a Snow Angel, you can contribute to the safety of your community, especially in smaller, residential roads and pedestrian routes.

We'll arrange for the collection / delivery of your Snow Angel Kit, which includes: a bag of grit, a branded hi-visibility vest, protective gloves and a snow shovel.

Find out more and apply using our automated form.

Litter Angels Volunteers

Our Litter Angels initiative enables members of the community to assist in keeping Harpenden free from litter and debris. Volunteers can sign up to help pick up litter in an area, and during times, convenient to themselves making this a convenient and accessible way to help out.  We supply a Litter Angels pack which includes a litter picker, high vis waist coat, protective gloves and a roll of black sacks.

If you're interested in volunteering please contact us; one of our Officers will be happy to provide further information:

Call 01582 463667 or email harpenden.town.council@harpenden.gov.uk