Privacy Policy

…information is always anonymous; iv) to any successor organisation carrying on our charitable activities following a reorganisation or merger; or v) if we require to do so in order to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation; to enforce the legal terms applying to the use of this site, or to protect the rights of the Scottish Wildlife Trust or… […]

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Join the community: introducing our new website

…they appear. Volunteers can also view their red squirrel training record, and keep a record of the number of hours they spend volunteering with us. We’ll also be adding lots of extra volunteer support to the Hub in the coming months, including how-to guides and videos. To become a super squirrel volunteer, create a Hub account and sign up to… […]

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Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels: the next steps in South Scotland

…thanks to the exceptional drive and dedication of the volunteers. As of 1st April 2024 all groups will now be Independent Networks as a result of having the following criteria in place: A constitution or Terms of Reference for the group; 3 elected office bearers – Chair, Secretary, Treasurer or equivalents; and A bank account in the group’s name (or… […]

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VolunteerFAQs

…their Volunteer Network Admin, who will get in touch with the appropriate SSRS staff or volunteer support as needed. SSRS staff will also be organising monthly drop-in sessions for Volunteer Network Admins and Sightings Verifiers for the groups. Community Hub Volunteer Network Admins and Sightings Verifiers: New sightings verifiers or volunteer network admins should be recruited and trained initially by… […]

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Building a Volunteer Network

online guide . I f you live in one of ou r South Scotland priority areas and would like to get involved with an existing red squirrel group, please visit our Network Directory to find one near you.   Giuliana Sinclair Community Engagement Officer Area covered: South West Scotland gsinclair@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Sarah Cooper Community Engagement Officer Area covered: Scottish Borders scooper@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk… […]

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Community Hub FAQs

…Officer or squirrels@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk if needed Can the Hub be used from a mobile? Yes, when connected to WiFi or data roaming, all the usual functionalities of the Hub work on a mobile, including viewing your sightings or reporting a new one, and inputting your data. Volunteer FAQs How do I sign up as a volunteer on the Hub? SSRS volunteers… […]

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Saving Red Squirrels in the Glenkens

…and another grant in 2016 which allowed us to purchase a bespoke gazebo. Other funding was generously given by local estate owners. With our gazebo we were able to attend local shows, galas etc. which raised the profile of our group, the plight of the red squirrel and also acted as a platform to attract more volunteers and monetary donations…. […]

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Busy breeding

…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… […]

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This Year's Sightings