Wildlife volunteering (30 Days Wild on the NCN, Scotland)
‘30 Days Wild’ is the Wildlife Trusts' challenge to do something ‘wild’ every day of June. National Cycle Network paths are the ideal place to take this challenge.
Using ideas from Sustrans and the Scottish Wildlife Trust, you will spend time in June on your local National Cycle Network routes, doing something wild every day.
You will tell us what wild things you have been doing through Assemble, and share your photos on social media and with us on our online ‘30 Days Wild on the NCN’ platform.
You will have the chance to meet others doing ‘30 Days Wild on the NCN’ online and to connect in person if you are in the same area.
You can choose wild tasks according to your own interest, such as:
- recording wildlife using the Sustrans iRecord website or app
- picking up litter from the area
- connecting with friends, family & other volunteers for a nature walk/cycle
- learning new species and bird calls
- building small natural shelters for insects
- taking and sharing photographs of your local route or wildlife
You do not need to be a wildlife or biodiversity expert to take part in these activities.
You can do some or all of your 30 wild things on the National Cycle Network.
Does this sound like you?
You…
- enjoy being active and doing practical tasks outdoors
- are interested in green, wild spaces and wildlife
- live near a National Cycle Network path
- can carry out tasks independently
- share our values and mission to get more people cycling, walking and wheeling in your community
Time commitment
The month of June. One wild thing a day – not all need to be on the National Cycle Network.
Volunteering for everyone with Sustrans
We are committed to representing the diverse communities we work with, and we welcome people from all backgrounds to volunteer with us. We commit to equity and an inclusive culture, so volunteering is for everyone.
We believe that a diverse and inclusive organisation brings with it a diversity of ideas and ways of working, which strengthens everything we do.
Please have a look at the website above and our Volunteering agreement before you join. Then you know what we all expect from each other when volunteering.
Your accessibility
Please let us know in the application form, if you need any support or adjustments to make our first chat together and volunteering a positive experience for you.
Any expenses for helping with these activities, which have been agreed, will be paid back to you. This can include for tools and public transport on the day of volunteering.
If you don’t have an email address, or for any other reason aren’t able to fill in our online form, not to worry. Reach out to your local Volunteer Coordinator (find here), and they can fill in the details for you.