Citizen Science volunteering (wildlife) (2026)

We work with communities to care for miles of National Cycle Network paths, which provide a home for all sorts of wildlife. With your help, we want to build our knowledge of what species are using the routes, so we can better care for them.

Join our project and get involved in:

• Learning how to spot and identify common wildlife
• Monitoring and recording wildlife using iRecord
• Participating in national wildlife recording campaigns and activities
• Telling your contacts the things you learn, and introducing them to the nature of the NCN

You don't need any previous knowledge or experience in identifying and recording wildlife. We'll provide all the guidance you need. There may also be additional learning opportunities with expert ecologists and partner organisations along the way.

Does this sound like you?

You…

• enjoy being active outdoors.
• are interested in green, wild spaces and wildlife.
• can carry out tasks independently.
• can easily access the National Cycle Network within your means
• share our values and mission to get more people cycling, walking and wheeling in your community.

Let us know if you're interested in learning more about the wildlife in your area.

Time commitment

This is a flexible role where every wildlife record counts and contributes to the health and biodiversity of the National Cycle Network for nature. We'll ask you to make a personal pledge for the number of records you'd like to collect.

Volunteering for everyone with Walk Wheel Cycle Trust

We are committed to representing the diverse communities we work with, and we welcome people from all backgrounds to volunteer with us. We commit to equity and an inclusive culture, so volunteering is for everyone.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive organisation brings with it a diversity of ideas and ways of working, which strengthens everything we do.

Please have a look at the website above and our Volunteering agreement before you join. Then you know what we all expect from each other when volunteering.

Your accessibility

Please let us know in the application form, if you need any support or adjustments to make volunteering a positive experience for you.

If you don’t have an email address, or for any other reason aren’t able to fill in our online form, not to worry. Reach out to us on volunteers-uk@walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk and they can fill in the details for you.