• Fabian Harrison - a young volunteer's tale!
    I first started volunteering for the RSPB in the late summer of 2014 as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s scheme. I had visited Strumpshaw Fen many times before as a child, but never knew the complexities...
  • Five volunteers, some recycled wood and hey presto – one RSPB event stand!
    David Reeves, a retired teacher, tells us about the volunteering work he is doing alongside four other enthusiastic volunteers on the RSPB event stand for the BBC Countryfile Live show, taking place at...
  • Overcoming adversity through volunteering
    Welcome back and thank you for joining us on our last National Volunteers’ week blog on the 8 th ! -because who says Friday has to be the end. Although National Volunteers’ week is a wonderful way to...
  • Volunteers' get stuck in with the Magic Minsmere Makeover
    This week we are going mad for the new Minsmere visitor Centre.... I caught up with Louise Gregory, Volunteer Development Officer at Minsmere to find out more...... Hi Louise, I hear that a lot...
  • Volunteering at Minsmere - Birds, Bugs and Brilliant Bitterns!
    I first started visiting Minsmere a few years ago as a way to unwind from the week of desk-bound calls, emails and meetings that make up my job. It was a peaceful place to stretch the legs, chat to like...