Rum NNR - Getting involved

Volunteer

Why not join us as a volunteer at Rum NNR?  It's a great opportunity to work on a remote Highland reserve and gain valuable practical work experience.

We are looking for residential volunteers who truly care about the Scottish countryside to work on our NNRs who can commit to a minimum of 1 month.  In return, our volunteers get the chance to learn a whole manner of skills and experience working in the spectacular landscapes of Scotland.  The more time you stay with us the more jobs you will be likely to experience and the more you will learn.

There’s always a lot going on, and we would really value your help. You’ll get involved with a range of tasks – from practical estate management to survey and monitoring. 

You can find out more in our residential volunteering leaflet 'Your Nature'.  If you are interested in applying please fill in a Volunteer Expression of Interest Form, noting which reserve you are interested in working on and email the form to [email protected].

Placements

NatureScot offers practical placements on Rum for people looking to develop skills and gain experience of practical wildlife and land management.  Applications are advertised on the NatureScot jobs website when available.

Research

Reserves are used for a wide variety of research and survey projects, including individual informal surveys, student dissertations and academic study. We’re very keen to encourage this, as it adds to our understanding of the reserves and the wider natural heritage. We support research that is in line with the interests of the reserve.

Contact

Find out more on

• Visiting the reserve
• Visiting the reserve leaflet
• About the reserve
• Visit more of our nature reserves

Related Links

• Designation and management of Scotland’s National Nature Reserves
• Learn more about other protected areas