Residential Volunteering on Rathlin, Northern Ireland's only inhabited island is a truly unique and unforgettable experience.
The sea stacks full of breeding birds including, puffins kittiwakes and guillemots along with the upside down West Lighthouse provide the backdrop for your stay. But that's only part of it, the whole island along with all its flora and fauna is waiting to be explored, and the chance to experience true island life will make your two weeks (or longer) truly memorable.
New for 2016
Share in the discovery of life in the lighthouse with new visitors on the Great Lighthouses of Ireland trail.
This is the first and only lighthouse in Northern Ireland open daily for visitors to explore.
Its history is unfolding, with stories being brought to us by family members, through photographs and memories.
Last year was special for frequent and spectacular sightings of pods of dolphins ( 20 -30 with young) passing below the lighthouse through the later months of the summer into autumn. We can anticipate the same for this year.
Kittiwakes had best year for years last year - so we can hope for a bumper crop of babies again this year.
Visitor facilities and welcome improved with tea, coffee and vended snacks.
Our doors open to the public ready for Easter and our season goes through to the end of September so if you want to be part of the Rathlin Experience please contact us on 028207 60062 or email Jane.Shah@rspb.org.uk for full Residential Volunteering details