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Volunteering to help animals
A great way to get active is to volunteer for animals and lend a paw. So we've included a number of ideas to help you get involved. Instead of going and spending money on gym membership this year, put your energies into getting active with animals instead!
Watch out for Amphibians and Reptiles!
Join your local ARG (that's Amphibian and reptile Group) and hop or slither to help them out. There's help here in identifying both amphibians and reptiles. Or become a volunteer Toad Patroller and help toads to cross the road; or watch for snakes in the grassfor Froglife
UK Days Out/Habitat conservation breaks
Take your job skills to Africa and help the cheetah . Volunteer at the Cheetah Conservation Fund!
This charity needs animal carers and keepers, vets & vet students to help, but they also need teachers to help work change the attitudes of local youngsters to the cheetah; and business professionals skilled in those vital behind the scenes tasks that keep things running smoothly: IT, administration, PR, marketing, event organisation, writing articles, putting funding proposals together etc. . Lend a paw here or email CCF's Volunteer Co-ordinator at ccfinfo@iway.na Just think of all those wonderful setsets and sunrises, working with a like-minded group of people, and of those cheetahs, the fastest animal in the world!
Help Save an Owl
The World Owl Trust needs people who'll happily spend a few hours getting donations in shopping malls, workplaces, farmer's markets, country fairs etc. And if you'll give talks and give out leaflets, that would be even better!
Plus - you could flap your wings and help planting new hedgrows, building and erecting nesting boxes, and telling the World Owl Trust about new sites for these. Join the many Barn Owl Groups carrying out nesting box schemes; Save an Owl funds can help your group to help owls in your area. Plus - if you're a landowner or land manager who is trying to think of what to do with an area of your land - could you be part of the World Owl Trust's initiative to Save the Owl? Flap your wings here and see how volunteers made a difference in 2007!
London based Mayhew Animal Home needs fosterers
Could you help cats, dogs or rabbits? You need to have experience of the species you're adopting and time to spend on the pet involved, as well as a suitable home environment. Click with your paw to find out more!
Volunteer Children's Speakers Wanted!
The Blue Cross has a team of volunteers who talk to local groups of children under 12 to promote better understanding of responsible pet ownership. If you have some experience of children (voluntary or paid), your own transport and some spare time, this could be a great opportunity to help educate young people in how to care for animals.
Volunteer on holiday
We volunteered for cats & dogs in Spain and then spoke to Barbara Griffiths, President for PAD, to ask how people can help. Here are some ideas!
The Oldies need your help
Older animals are often overlooked while the younger ones head out of the door to new homes, but the golden oldies have much to offer.
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Divers worldwide
are taking part in Project Aware to conserve underwater marine environments. Find out more...
Hop to help frogs
The amphibian and reptile population is often a forgotten part of the animal kingdom, but they all play their role in the delicate balance of nature and they need your help!
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