RSPCA Wildlife Friends

Just so you know: Our Wildlife Friend role involves taking small actions that help wildlife thrive in your local area, but there is no hands-on contact with wildlife in our care.

Last year we received 40,000 calls about wildlife in need. Sadly many of these incidents could have been prevented. Join us to protect and encourage wildlife by taking simple actions in your own outdoor space and in your community. By signing up to be a Wildlife Friend, you will be part of our one million movement for animals.

As a Wildlife Friend you’ll learn what to do if you find sick or injured wildlife and you can share this advice with others in your community. You’ll also be taking action to create habitats and environments where wildlife can thrive and be protected from harm. Our supporter Jordan created this video telling you about being a Wildlife Friend.

Pick and choose from our seasonal ‘menu’ of activities - we have something for everyone! Our activities can be completed no matter where you live - you don’t need a garden, backyard or balcony. You can carry out good deeds for wildlife in communal or public spaces and get friends, family and neighbours involved too. There are even some activities you can do from your sofa.

We’ll keep you updated with our monthly newsletter and invite you to online sessions with our experts.

All you need to join is a smartphone, tablet or computer, a little bit of spare time and lots of enthusiasm. Your kindness really counts so come and join us and others like you - together we can make a difference for wildlife.

We’d love everyone to join us, but if you’re under 16, please ask if a parent or guardian will sign up so you can help them in the role. Or you could check out our Education page: it has a variety of tasks for young people from 5-7, 8-11 and 11+, and you will get a certificate for each action completed.

Work Experience: Wildlife Friends is a way to gain experience and knowledge about wildlife, however, it is not suitable for work experience. To enquire about work experience, why not try contacting your local RSPCA branch or animal centre (You can find their contact details here).