The RSPCA is asking for Isle of Wight volunteers to come forward to help make a difference.
Volunteers helped the RSPCA collect, transport and release nearly 2,400 wild animals last year — and now the charity wants people to give a little bit of time this summer to do their bit for wildlife, as part of the Big Help Out.
The huge contribution made by the animal charity’s rescue volunteers is highlighted as the RSPCA is urging people to sign up as a ‘Wildlife Friend’ and join thousands of others making a difference as part of the Big Help Out on May 8.
It marks a mass volunteering initiative to mark King Charles III’s Coronation celebrations.
Now the RSPCA wants more animal lovers to take action for wildlife and follow in the footsteps of our animal rescue volunteers.
By becoming Wildlife Friends they can make a pledge to volunteer their time on the 8 May and beyond to complete small tasks to support, nurture and protect the wildlife with which they share their communities - with even small contributions potentially making a big difference.
Wildlife Friends includes a choice of simple ideas to help wildlife on the doorstep either on your own, or as part of your family or group of friends, or even the wider community.
For example, volunteers could:
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Organise a litter pick
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Plant wildlife-friendly plants in gardens and window boxes
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Build nest boxes for wild animals
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Put food out for hedgehogs or create a hedgehog highway
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Get together with their neighbours to start a wildlife project
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Join ‘No mow May’ and make a habitat for butterflies, bees and insects in gardens
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Recreate wildlife-friendly ideas from RHS Chelsea
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Join online social media groups and signpost RSPCA advice about wildlife
RSPCA head of volunteering Brian Reeves said:
“We have some 10,000 volunteers including a network of about 140-branches across England and Wales which help tens of thousands of animals every single year.
"That work is made possible thanks to people who care generously by giving up their time to make a kinder world.
“They all make a huge difference for wild animals, and their welfare - and we’re hoping even more amazing volunteers join us as part of the Big Help Out.”
Join the RSPCA’s vice president, Steve Backshall, on May 8 for the Big Help Out by signing up to be a Wildlife Friend at www.rspca.org.uk/thebighelpout
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