These pages should help to show you what volunteering is really like. Whatever you decide to do, you'll be helping our work for wildlife and the environment.
Many of our reserves are now open and our local groups are still recruiting so there is plenty to get involved with by donating your time and talents. Find all our current opportunities here. There are some you can do from the comfort of your own home or out and about on our reserves and projects. Nature needs people to take action, we hope you’ll find something that interests you.
88 Volunteering opportunities. Updated daily
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It was through volunteering with the RSPB that I gained the confidence to write about wildlife for my church magazine. You see, I have learned so much – everyone is approachable and keen to share their knowledge with you.
Helen Long, office-based volunteer
Hilary Brooker-Carey is a volunteer warden for Coquet Island and keeps an eye on the island to protect the seabirds, especially the roseate terns, Britain's rarest breeding seabird.
Hilary Brooker-Carey is a volunteer warden for Coquet Island and keeps an eye on the island to protect the seabirds, especially the roseate terns, Britain's rarest breeding seabird.
Hilary Brooker-Carey, one of our many thousands of volunteers recently went the extra mile, using her time and experience on one of our reserves to produce an eye-catching display... Coquet Island, located less than a mile from the Northumberl...(r...
Your RSPB Local Group is the friendly face of the RSPB in the community. From inspiring talks with wildlife experts to nature walks for all ages and abilities, it’s a great way to engage with nature near you. In this last Local Groups special, ...(re...
Your RSPB Local Group is the friendly face of the RSPB in the community and a great way to engage with nature near you. Over the next few weeks we'll be taking a closer look at RSPB Local Groups. This week Alasdair Mckee talks about one of the mo...(...
Your RSPB Local Group is the friendly face of the RSPB in the community and a great way to engage with nature near you. Over the next few weeks we'll be taking a closer look at RSPB Local Groups. This week we chat to award-winning blogger Sarah H...(...
