Volunteer at a BioBlitz near you!
Events Nationwide
24 Hours
1,000+ Volunteers
Millions of Species
DO YOU DARE to GET INVOLVED?!
BioBlitz Needs You!
The National BioBlitz is all about volunteers, scientists, naturalists, wildlife enthusiasts, school groups, students and members of the public working together to find as many different species as possible within the a natural area – all whilst racing against the clock!
We currently have 7 events coming up across the UK over the summer. Can you help a BioBlitz near you by exploring for wildlife and sharing any knowledge you have about nature with the public? Volunteering is brilliant fun and a fantastic opportunity to meet new and interesting people!
Volunteers will be needed for the following roles at each event:
“Naturalists” will be crucial in helping us to find and identify species within the estate and to engage the public in wildlife identification and recording.
“Guides” will share knowledge and interpret ID keys alongside members of the public and identify species to as best a level as possible. These can then be verified in further detail by someone with more expertise back at Base Camp so the pressure is off!
“Stewards” will be the backbone of the event, engaging with schools, students, the public, and of course Bristol’s diverse natural spectrum.
"Media Volunteers" will manage the technical side of the web link up on site and report online of any finds made.
“Liaisons” will be essential in promoting the National BioBlitz Programme through University networks and will involve liaising with local BioBlitz organisers and helping to facilitate volunteering in your area.
Mini-BioBlitz Events
Taking place over a 3 hour period, this would be a fantastic way for students to get involved both as volunteers and participants. There are now seven Universities holding a Mini-BioBlitz event this autumn: Canterbury Christ Church University, University of East Anglia, University of Exeter, University of Manchester, University of Northampton, Royal Holloway University, London and the University of the West of England. If you are from one of these Universities and you would like to volunteer please see our main University Mini-BioBlitz page.
How to Register
You can get involved with the National BioBlitz by going to the page of the BioBlitz you are interested in volunteering at and contact the organiser directly.
Thanks to support from vinspired students, the student volunteering programme run by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement, we'll be supporting volunteers across the UK to take part in the National BioBlitz. Once you register we will liaise between local organisers and yourselves to ensure you have a positive volunteer experience and make the most out of your time. If you would like further information on any details please do contact us.
For the latest updates on the National Programme you can follow, contribute and make your mark on our blog HERE
You can also find out the latest on a BioBlitz near you by following us on Twitter: @BioBlitzUK or on Facebook: BioBlitzUK
