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Volunteering with ARC

PLEASE NOTE: Habitat conservation tasks are now going ahead, where we are able to adapt the number of participants and working practices to ensure appropriate safety. ARC volunteer surveyors may undertake their survey, providing that they feel safe to do so.


You can help amphibians and reptiles in the UK!

ARC owns and manages over 80 reserves across the country. Volunteering is a fantastic way to meet like-minded people, get out and about in the great outdoors and get some exercise - all whilst knowing you're doing something invaluable for local wildlife.

There are a number of opportunities to volunteer for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, on our nature reserves and through our regional projects and field teams. Find out more via the links below. Task and survey coordinators are contacting volunteers to provide more information about specific activities.   

If you have any questions please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions below and contact one of our friendly volunteer co-ordinators to find out about upcoming tasks:

DORSET education and events: Owain Masters
t: 01202 727 994
m: 
07388 948 442
e: [email protected]

DORSET: Richard Sharp
t: 01202 727 983
m: 07810 770 565
e: [email protected]

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NORTH WALES: Mandy Cartwright 
m: 07810 184 508
e: [email protected]

SURREY: Fiona Haynes:
m: 07387 261217
e: [email protected] 

Please complete the ARC Registration Form

If you come along to one of our practical conservation tasks please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear (e.g. sturdy boots/waterproofs) and bring a packed lunch. We will provide tools, personal protection equipment (PPE) and refreshments.

Check out our events pages for details of upcoming tasks around the UK.

Download ARC's Volunteer Charter


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Volunteering with ARC in Dorset

Volunteering with ARC in Dorset

Take a look for our habitat management volunteer tasks on our Dorset reserves, every Wednesday running 10-3 come and help us out with managing our nature reserves. Read more

Start: 4th October, 2021 at 7:00pm

End: 30th March, 2022 at 4:00pm

Published: 12th April, 2022

Updated: 10th May, 2022

Author: Richard Sharp

Location: 744 Christchurch Rd, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4AP

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ARC Volunteer Registration Form

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Tuesday volunteer tasks carrying out habitat management and surveying for rare reptile species on SSSI lowland heathland sites in the Surrey / Hampshire Weald. Read more

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