Glow Up at Crianlarich Youth Hostel!
Help us look after our green space!
Join us at Crianlarich Youth Hostel from 3 - 6 November 2026 for our latest volunteering opportunity.
We're inviting a small team of enthusiastic volunteers to join us for a 3-day glow up of our hostel at Crianlarich in the Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, often said to be 'the gateway to the Highlands'.
Together, we'll refresh the grounds, tidy the outdoor spaces, and make sure everything is looking its best before we open for the season in 2027.
It’s a brilliant chance to enjoy time outdoors, meet new people, and make a positive impact on the local environment.
Applications open: 2 - 11 October 2026.
Volunteer in one Scotland's most iconic locations
What you'll be helping with (no specific skills required!):
- Sanding and varnishing outdoor benches and tables
- Banister/fence maintenance
- Power washing exterior paving
- Weeding and path clearing (moss removal)
- Basic landscaping
- Windowsills painting touch-ups
Bonus activity: Clean Up Scotland
As part of our environmental commitment, we’re planning an afternoon litter-pick walk around the hostel grounds, Village, train station, or the West Highland Way. You'll help us protect our beautiful landscape while enjoying a mindful outdoor activity.
Tackling litter | Keep Scotland Beautiful
Volunteer Perks:
We want your experience to be enjoyable, comfortable, and memorable.
- Free accommodation in private rooms
- Meals provided, including Wee breakfast, Light lunch (soup + sandwich), warm evening meal
- Tea & coffee and biscuits available all day
- Free time to explore Crianlarich, and nearby trails
Why volunteer with us?
By joining this short-term volunteering programme, you will:
- Help prepare our much loved Youth Hostel for reopening
- Gain hands on experience in practical outdoor tasks
- Meet new people and enjoy meaningful time in nature
- Support conservation and environmental care
- Explore one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions
Requirements:
- You must be over 18 years old
- Online training commitment will be around 2 hours prior to volunteering, such as Health & Safety awareness.
How to apply
Ready to join us?
If you’d love to spend a few days helping our outdoors shine and enjoy Crianlarich while you’re at it; this could be the perfect volunteering experience for you.
Please share your motivations with us in the form below, and get in touch with Agathe, our Volunteer Co-ordinator, if you have any questions