Volunteers gave up 50,000 hours in 2016
Scottish Wildlife Trust volunteers gave an incredible 50,000 hours of their time to the charity in 2016.
The Trust is supported by around 1,000 volunteers across a wide range of roles including practical conservation, officebased work and engaging with visitors at the Trust’s four visitor centres.
Tasks carried out on the Trust’s network of 120 wildlife reserves include conducting surveys, maintaining footpaths and controlling invasive species.
Volunteers also organise activities for children, as well as talks and other events in their local area.
Peter Gilbert, Volunteer Development Officer at the Scottish Wildlife Trust said: “We’re privileged to have so many dedicated volunteers supporting our work.
“Whether they are counting seabirds from a rugged clifftop or talking to the public about our exciting conservation projects, our volunteers are making a big difference and helping to protect Scotland’s wildlife for the future.”
Clara Govier, Head of Charities at People’s Postcode Lottery said: “By giving just a small amount of their time volunteers can make an enormous difference to charities and help them achieve great things.
“It’s fantastic to hear about the big contribution that the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s volunteers have made in 2016.” The Scottish Wildlife Trust has a number of current vacancies for volunteers, including some with regular conservation groups in Cumbernauld and Irvine.