Volunteering & Community Engagement
DalesBus – sustainable transport into and around the Yorkshire Dales
Dales and Bowland Community Interest Company manages much of the weekend DalesBus network into and around the Yorkshire Dales. We’re a not-for-profit social enterprise, run entirely by volunteers and owned by Friends of the Dales, a registered charity.
We’re looking for additional commercial sponsorship and more volunteers to help us maintain and develop the DalesBus network. We’d particularly welcome help with marketing and promotion - at all levels from creating and implementing a marketing strategy as a volunteer director to designing and distributing promotional leaflets.
Business services:
- Commercial sponsorship - help support a community service whilst gaining brand exposure
- Staff volunteering - opportunities to utilise and develop your team’s skills
- Carbon-conscious access to rural destinations for staff volunteering, wellness or team-building activities
Supporting DalesBus could help you to meet your ESG commitments by reducing car travel, promoting access for all, investing in inclusive, place-based growth and backing a community-led transport solution.
https://www.dalesandbowland.com/
Grow Wild York - wellbeing and team building through nature-based volunteering
Grow Wild York is a not-for-profit organisation offering outdoor volunteering days that help your team reconnect with nature, each other, and a shared sense of purpose.
Growing an organic food forest and wildflower meadow; our team days are ideal for staff wellbeing, ESG targets, and meaningful team-building.
Business services:
- Team volunteering days
- Activities include planting, harvesting, fruit tree pruning , learn about composting, rewilding and. Permaculture principles
- Boost mental wellbeing through mindful, hands-on tasks
- Support local food resilience and biodiversity (70% of the food we grow goes to the local Trussell Trust food bank)
- Fulfil CSR/ESG goals with real environmental and social impact
All tools, guidance and refreshments are provided. Choose a one-off day or build a long-term partnership with growing community impact.
Let’s grow something meaningful together.
Whitby Lobster Hatchery - marine sustainability meets meaningful team building
Whitby Lobster Hatchery is a pioneering not-for-profit working to restore lobster populations and protect the region’s fishing heritage - aiming to release 100,000 juvenile lobsters into the sea each year.
Business services:
- Sustainability-Focused Team Days: Bring your staff to experience a hands-on conservation day supporting lobster rearing, lobster releases and exploring marine ecosystems. Contributing to long-term sustainability goals
- Sustainable Business Partnerships: Join our Buy One, Release One scheme or become a business partner; demonstrating your commitment to marine biodiversity and local livelihoods
- Staff Development: Book interactive sessions exploring marine life, sustainability, and the role of innovation in conservation; ideal for team building and employee development days
Your partnership helps keep Whitby’s coastal community thriving for the economy, the environment, and future generations.
https://whitbylobsterhatchery.co.uk
joe@whitbylobsterhatchery.co.
