Species on the Edge - Volunteer with us
Click on the headings below to see what volunteering opportunities we have coming up in each of our seven project areas. For more information on our project areas please head to our Project Area Summaries page.
Argyll Coast and Inner Hebrides
If you’re interested in getting involved in species surveying, or are interested in helping out in any other capacity, get in touch!
Lucy Atkinson, Argyll and Inner Hebrides Project Officer, RSPB: [email protected]
Cathryn Baillie, Argyll and Inner Hebrides Project Officer, Bat Conservation Trust: [email protected]
Elizabeth Peel, Argyll and Inner Hebrides Project Officer, Butterfly Conservation: [email protected]
Sally Morris, Argyll and Inner Hebrides Project Officer, Buglife: [email protected]
East Coast
If you are interested in volunteering with Species on the Edge on the East Coast, the team would love to hear from you:
Tracy Munro, East Coast Project Officer, Butterfly Conservation: [email protected]
Caitlin McLeod, East Coast Project Officer, Buglife: [email protected]
North Coast
We’re looking for volunteers to undertake species surveys for us this summer. In particular, we’re looking for people to survey:
- Oysterplant
When: June to September.
Where: along the coast between Armadale and Dunbeath.
- Scottish primrose
When: May and July/August.
Where: across the North coast.
- Kidney vetch
When: May to July.
Where: Caithness only – Scrabster, Castlehill and Dunnet.
If you love being outdoors, are confident walking alone and have a few hours to spare, we would love to hear from you. We can provide you with training on the survey techniques and species identification you’ll need, plus we can reimburse your travel expenses. As a registered volunteer, you’ll also have access to Plantlife’s online members-only talks – a varied and interesting monthly series of seminars.
Please get in touch with North Coast Senior Project Officer, Sarah Bird, for an informal chat if you’re interested in surveying any of these species: [email protected].
We will also be leading guided BeeWalks (bee surveys run by Bumblebee Conservation Trust) in Thurso, Tongue, and Polin. Find out more on the Species on the Edge Upcoming Events page, under the North Coast tab.
If you are interested in any of the above or want to find out more, get in touch with the team:
Sarah Bird, Senior Project Officer, Plantlife: [email protected]
Louise Senior, People Engagement Officer, Plantlife: [email protected]
Orkney
Want to make a difference for people and nature in Orkney? Help us safeguard our nine target species in Orkney by joining us as a volunteer:
- Species on the Edge Orkney Assistant Volunteer: help us survey species including birds, bumblebees and bats where you are.
- Species on the Edge Orkney Event helper: assist with events, nature walks and talks across the county.
- Help us by sharing your skills – in photography, artwork, knitting, storytelling… anything you can! To find out more, email: [email protected]
For more information about any of the above please follow the relevant links or email Orkney People Engagement Officer, Sam Stringer: [email protected]
Outer Hebrides
If you are interested in volunteering with Species on the Edge in the Outer Hebrides or are interested in volunteering at the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival, please get in touch:
Emma Stobart, Outer Hebrides Project Officer, Bumblebee Conservation Trust: [email protected]
Mairi Carrey, Outer Hebrides People Engagement Officer and Festival Coordinator for the Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival, Bumblebee Conservation Trust: [email protected]
Shetland
If you are interested in more opportunities to volunteer with Species on the Edge in Shetland, get in touch with Shetland People Engagement Officer, Gareth Powell: [email protected]
Solway
If you are interested in more opportunities to volunteer with Species on the Edge on the Solway Coast, get in touch:
Liam Templeton, Project Officer, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust: [email protected]
Jack Barton, Project Officer, RSPB Scotland: [email protected]
Contact Us
Please send all enquiries to: [email protected]
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