…about your volunteering interests your preferences of how you would like us to contact you ways you’ve helped us through volunteering your time records of events you’ve attended, or campaigns or activities that you’ve been involved in Sometimes we will collect other information about you such as your date of birth and gender. When we do so, we will be… […]
…you’ve signed up to volunteer with us, you can use the Hub to manage and view your conservation data more easily. For example, if you’re a grey squirrel control volunteer you can enter all your trapping data online using a handy form; and if you’re a survey volunteer you’ll be able to see your own tetrad results as soon as… […]
…to join the grey squirrel control and/or survey group if relevant to your volunteer role. Note: if your local group is not currently operating independently from SSRS, you may still be required to join the SSRS volunteering group and enter your details as prompted. Your group’s Hub Admin can advise, or if in doubt please contact us at squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Does… […]
…onwards sibling groups of juveniles venturing out and playing together, often during the day WHAT YOU CAN DO If you find an ill or injured squirrel or young in need of help, contact the SSPCA who can care for them. If you are lucky enough to spot squirrel families or young ones venturing out, registering your sightings, and sharing… […]
…Do make sure that you are working in the best interest of red squirrels and carry out all your operations according to best practice, bearing in mind Health and Safety and the Law. Do make sure that all your volunteers join the Scottish Wildlife Trust as a volunteer. By doing this they will be covered by the Trust ’ s… […]
…SSRS are unable to fully confirm the presence of squirrelpox at this time as the experts that carry out the post mortem investigations are currently not operating due to coronavirus restrictions. However, if you are able to take photos of any sick or dead red squirrels our veterinary partners may be able to offer an informed opinion, especially if backed… […]
…Scotland’s squirrel spotters more than ever before. If the public can help us collect as many squirrel sightings as last year, the Great Scottish Squirrel Survey will give us another way to compare distribution data with the same period as in previous years. “Much of our other volunteering work was also suspended during the pandemic so we are very keen… […]
…the Community Hub Grey Squirrel Control Group documents for control volunteers, or by contacting your local Community Engagement Officer or Conservation Officer for other volunteer activities. We will continue to keep all of our volunteers fully informed of any changes to guidance and if you have any questions or concerns around outdoor volunteering at this time, please contact your local… […]
