Volunteer
from left to right: - Tom, Bob, Victor, Mike, Elly, Hele, Lee, Dee
Volunteers play an important role in restoring wild spaces across Birmingham and the Black Country
In-person volunteering update: Due to the national lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, all our in-person volunteering activities are currently cancelled. New volunteer registrations are welcome and we will stay in touch with you via our volunteer e-newsletter.
Volunteering is good for your health!
Research by the University of Essex showed that volunteering with The Wildlife Trusts improved people's mental wellbeing in just 6-12 weeks. Read the full report here
These are just a few of the roles volunteers help us with
If you'd like to donate your time or skills and have any questions please email People and Governance Manager Tanya Petrovic Tanya.P@bbcwildlife.org.uk
Practical Conservation
Can you help us look after amazing spaces and fantastic wildlife sites, undertake wildlife surveys in the field or monitor wildlife populations?
Fundraising
Volunteers can help raise vital funds by placing and collecting donation boxes, supporting bucket collections and organising community fundraising events.
Communications
We need photography, film & journalism enthusiasts to research & write articles, create content for social media, keep our website up to date and find innovative ways to share our stories. All work will be credited to you for your portfolio.
Education and Engagement
Credit: Eva Phillips
Can you inspire people with your love of wildlife and wild spaces? Help us engage families and communities at events all year round
Planning Applications
Help us screen, scan and respond to planning applications so we can be the voice of wildlife
Administration
Credit: Eva Phillips
Volunteers are invaluable in keeping our databases up to date, phones answered, leaflets and posters distributed and paperwork under control!