How to help
AONB and Geopark Communities
Becoming an AONB Community Ambassador is a fantastic was to gain recognition for for local community, get FREE training for two representatives and make valuable use of a nature-based resource pack up to the value of £1,500.
Why take part:
- A 6-day blended in-person training.
- A further six zoom sessions aimed at equipping you with the skills to deliver your own AONB and Geopark workshops.
- A nature -based resource pack to the value of £1,500 help looking after wildlife with your wider community.
- Access to a network of like-minded peers.
- Toolkits, and mentoring support.
- Once your workshops are successfully delivered, you will get a dedicated page on our website highlighting your area as an AONB & Geopark Community
Ambassadors go on to co-create and lead workshops with young people in their schools, youth clubs, or community groups – helping us embed AONB & Geopark values through education and outreach.
Who can sign up?
- Two representatives must commit to attending all of the guided training dates (different people may represent the group on different dates)
- Representatives must commit to delivering six workshops back in their community
- This scheme is open to all community groups in the Strangford and Lecale AONB who meet the selection criteria, regardless of which council area they are in. During the programme content will be designed appropriately to reflect your council area.
2025 applications are now CLOSED please check back in late summer 2026 for the next open call for ambassadors
Community Ambassadors Information Pack
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