There are more than 12,000 fantastic volunteers and between them, they contribute almost one million hours every year! Our volunteering roles can be tailored to your skills, interests and circumstances.
You do not have to be an RSPB member to volunteer with us, you don't even have to be a bird or wildlife expert to volunteer for us. There are many ways you can get involved with our work. If you don't know a robin from a redwing, it really doesn't matter.
As a volunteer you can meet new people, learn new skills, improve your CV, see and help fantastic wildlife and get fit. It's also a great way to work towards a career in conservation. Search this section to find a role which suits you.
Volunteering with your colleagues can provide a brilliant opportunity to build your team, have some fun and make a positive and lasting impact for nature and the environment at the same time. You can book your own team day with the RSPB by getting in touch via corporate.partnerships@rspb.org.uk
Residential volunteering is your chance to do something different. To gain some valuable experience, to have fun and to make a positive impact for nature and the environment. Read more about our residential opportunities in our brochure
"The outlook and attitude of the staff makes the RSPB a very easy organisation to volunteer for. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating. You are made to feel part of the team and trusted. You are given something you want to do and, in my experience, then left alone to deliver which is great."
Colin Hawkins, Community Fundraising volunteer, The Lodge, Sandy
RSPB internshis are highly rewarding and offer you the opportunity to develop new skills, gain valuable experience, meet new people and make a really positive impact for nature and the environment. Internships are avilable for people under the age of 18 years old, as long as you have permission from a parent or guardian.
At the RSPB we aren't just working to save nature and the environment across the UK, we deliver and suport vital conservation projects abroad too! Volunteers play a vitalrole in delivering RSPB conservation projects abroad, so if you are looking for a rewarding adventure and a chance to make a positive impact for nature, then check out our international opportunities.
It's amazing how much of an impact you can make for nature with jut an hour of time! At the RSPB we have a wide range of short and flexible volunteering opportunities designed to fit around you.'
Hilary Brooker-Carey, a volunteer warden for Coquet Island keeping an eye on the island to protect the seabirds, shares her experiences as an RSPB volunteer.
Any time you can spare as an RSPB volunteer will be hugely appreciated and will help our vital work for birds, other wildlife and the environment.
Find your dream opportunity below
If you can’t find the sort of volunteering role you’re looking for from our listed opportunities, please do get in touch so we can help you find the right role for you!
England- engvolunteers@rspb.org.uk
Northern Ireland-nivolunteers@rspb.org.uk
Scotland- scotvolunteers@rspb.org.uk
Wales- cymruvolunteers@rspb.org.uk
UKHQ volunteers- ukhqvolunteers@rspb.org.uk
Residential Volunteering- rvsbookings@rspb.org.uk
