Growing change via tree planting

Team Volunteering
Environmental
In Person

Corporate volunteers help combat climate change by planting trees – which absorb CO2, improve air quality, reduce urban heat and provide vital wildlife habitats. This also ensures community green spaces, protected for the future. These key community programmes depend on volunteer support to plant trees and maintain these areas, fostering stronger connections to nature and promoting environmental wellbeing.

What impact can you deliver?

1
Community impact
Creates greener, healthier spaces that bring communities together.
2
Employee impact
Bonding around a shared purpose and a wellbeing effect from volunteering in the outdoors.
3
Business impact
Volunteering strengthens community links and demonstrates a commitment to positive environmental impact.

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The volunteer challenge

Teams take part in outdoor activities that enhance local green spaces, including:

  • Planting native trees and shrubs
  • Painting benches and maintaining outdoor furniture
  • Litter picking and general grounds upkeep

Volunteers work together in small groups, with tasks adapted to the location, team size, and weather conditions to ensure everyone can contribute safely and enjoyably.

The presence of trees has been associated with a 29% reduction in childhood asthma. Increasing tree cover can significantly improve air quality.

Forest Research

Why is volunteering so important?

Every tree planted can absorb up to 150kg of CO2 per year.

Forestry Commission 2023

 

Trees provide diverse habitats for wildlife, support pollinators and help reverse the decline in biodiversity.

Woodland Trust

Of benefit related to reduced health care costs from London’s 8.4 million trees.

i-Tree Eco Project

How our corporate volunteering works

A safe pair of hands

Our in-house trained event planners and facilitators handle risk management and compliance, so you can focus on impact.

Boost employee engagement

Through the Volunteering Hub, we help you drive sign ups and boost engagement so that you can maximise your social impact on every project.

Let the data do the talking

Capture data easily and holistically across your business. With access to real-time reporting you can easily see the return on your social investment.

Leverage human connections + storytelling

Reinforce data with quotes from charities and your employees. We capture photos, feedback, and quotes from your projects so you create powerful brand stories.

Looking for something similar?

We offer a large selection of practical team corporate volunteering opportunities near you such as:

  • Park clean-ups and repairs
  • Wildlife garden builds

FAQs

No experience is necessary. All tasks are fully guided, with friendly support to help you feel confident and capable throughout the day.
We recommend weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots. All personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided on-site.
Some activities involve light physical work, but tasks can be tailored to suit a range of abilities. Everyone will have a meaningful way to contribute.
Yes, everything you need from gloves to spades and safety gear will be ready for you. You don’t need to bring anything except your enthusiasm.
Absolutely. Please let us know in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments to ensure the day is inclusive and comfortable for you.
Volunteering days are a powerful way to engage employees, build stronger teams, and give back to the community. They show your company’s commitment to purpose beyond profit supporting recruitment, retention, and reputation in the process.