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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

RSPB Volunteering Development Dept, The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2DL, UK
01767 680551
volunteers@rspb.org.uk
www.rspb.org.uk/volunteering/residential

Our work is driven by a passionate belief that we all have a responsibility to protect birds and the environment. Bird populations reflect the health of the planet on which our future depends.

The need for an effective bird conservation organisation has never been greater. Climate change, agricultural intensification, expansion of urban areas and transport infrastructure, and over-exploitation of our seas all pose major threats to birds.

The RSPB could not exist without its supporters and members. Whether you join us, give a donation, purchase items from us or undertake voluntary work, your support is vital to the future of birds and the places where they live.

Work or Activities
Want to gain practical experience to back up your studies? Or maybe just want to get away from it all, and do something worthwhile to help conservation? You can spend a week or more living and working on a reserve as a volunteer warden.

We have 40 reserves around the UK, with accommodation provided onsite or nearby. The tasks are wide-ranging - you don't have to be a bird expert - and can include:

- practical conservation tasks (planting trees, clearing paths, etc)
- working with visitors or leading guided walks
- survey, protection and monitoring work
- farm and stock work.

Work varies from season to season and from reserve to reserve, but there is something suitable for volunteers of all ages (you have to be over 18). Long-term placements (by arrangement) are ideal for people planning a career in conservation.

Where
40 locations around the UK.

Fees
£25 administration fee for volunteers from overseas.

Application Details
For a brochure and application form, please go to our website: www.rspb.org.uk/volunteering/residential

Further Information
Residential volunteers are provided with free self-catering accommodation. Volunteers are responsible for their own travel expenses to and from a reserve.

Appropriate training will be provided

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. 207076, Scotland no. SC037654

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