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ACT for our wild places

Why act for nature?
If you have a passion for nature, the energy and time, you can make a big difference as a volunteer. Many nature groups rely on volunteers to run their programmes. Most have activities to suit any contribution of skill, time and energy. Every contribution, large and small, short-term and long-term, can make a difference.

What do I get out of it? As a volunteer, you get to put your passion for nature into practice. You will participate in training sessions where you will learn more about our wild, natural places. Training often involves special field trips and talks by experts.
We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give.

Winston Churchill

Volunteering also gives you opportunities to interact with professionals in natural sciences and nature reserve management, as well as experienced naturalists. You also get to hang out with others who share your passion. It's fun and meaningful!


What do nature volunteers have to say about their experiences?
Here the personal stories of 50 volunteers who have made a difference for nature everywhere in Singapore.


What can I contribute?
Almost any skill you have can make a difference!

What can I contribute as a nature guide? As a nature guide, share your passion for nature by introducing others to our very own wild places. A personal and passionate introduction really gets people interested in enjoying and conserving nature.
To a person uninstructed in natural history, his stroll in the country or along a seashore is a walk through a gallery filled with wonderful works of art, nine-tenths of which have their faces turned to the wall.
Thomas H. Huxley

Don't want to guide, but want to contribute? Besides nature guiding, volunteers are needed for many nature efforts. You can contribute skills such as photography, design, illustration and writing, internet support. Help is always needed for organising events and managing volunteer groups. You can also help in other outdoor events such as biodiversity surveys and monitoring, removal of invasive weeds, replanting native trees. Even if all you have is time and a deep passion for nature, there are many great opportunities for you to make a difference. Just check out the listings below.

Where can I contribute? Check out the opportunities below to see how their needs fit in with your passion and schedule.

TeamSeagrass at work Singapore Celebrates our Shores As part of International Year of the Reef 2018, lots of opportunities to volunteer and intern on marine issues and actions. More details on the Singapore Celebrates our Shores 2018 blog with FAQ and sign up details. Introducing our fascinating shore life

TeamSeagrass at work Teamseagrass a volunteer effort to monitor seagrasses and other intertidal life on our shores, as part of international Seagrass Watch which covers 150 sites around the world. No experience required, just a passion for the outdoors and our shores. More details on the TeamSeagrass blog with FAQ and sign up details. Introducing our fascinating shore life

TeamSeagrass at work Hantu Bloggers are volunteers passionate about diving Singapore and Pulau Hantu. Their goal is to safeguard Singapore's natural marine heritage and raise awareness of Singapore's reefs. More details on the Hantu Blog with FAQ and sign up details. Introducing our fascinating shore life

TeamSeagrass at work Our Singapore Reefs are a community of divers who love Singapore's coral reefs. They aim to promote awareness about Singapore's marine biodiversity, provide a platform for academics, businesses, NGOs and agencies to work together and empower the public with means to conserve and protect Singapore's reefs. More details on the Our Singapore Reefs facebook page. Introducing our fascinating shore life

TeamSeagrass at work Restore Ubin Mangroves (R.U.M.) Initiative is for all those who care about restoring mangroves to the abandoned aquaculture areas at Pulau Ubin. Everyone who cares about mangroves are welcomed to help in this effort at Ecological Mangrove Restoration. More details on the R.U.M. Initiative with FAQ and sign up details. Introducing our fascinating shore life

Reefguide shares Kusu's reefs Blue Water Volunteers No need to swim, no need to dive, be a nature guide to introduce ordinary people to the extraordinary coral reefs of Kusu Island through guided reefwalks. In collaboration with the Hantu Bloggers, BWV also conducts Reef Xplore, guided dives at Hantu and need volunteer divers. Volunteer divers are also needed for regular surveys of our coral reefs in the Southern Islands. More details on the volunteer programme at the Blue Water Volunteers website.

TeamSeagrass at work Intertidal Watch Intertidal Watch is a citizen science programme that to collect quantitative data of intertidal biodiversity over the long term to facilitate science-based decision-making and management of Singapore's coastal areas. Volunteer activities for Intertidal Watch include intertidal quantitative and qualitative surveys, outreach, design of outreach materials and data management. More details on the volunteer programme on the NParks website.

TeamSeagrass at work Sisters' Islands Marine Park Volunteer with the Sisters' Islands Marine Park as a guide, diver or citizen scientist where you can help to collect scientific information or raise awareness on our natural heritage! More about the Sisters Islands. More details on the volunteer programme on the NParks website.

Introducing our fascinating shore life Chek Jawa Public Walks be a nature guide to introduce visitors to this seldom-seen intertidal zone with six rare ecosystems. Organised by NParks. More about Chek Jawa. More details on the volunteer programme on the Ubin NParks website.

Guiding on the Sensory Trail

Pulau Ubin
Ubin NParks runs many activities that volunteers can help with. From work on forests, birds and bats, to shore clean ups. Also guiding at Chek Jawa and other parts of Ubin.
More about Pulau Ubin and Ubin events.




Tranquil mangroves and  wetlands Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
Be a nature guide to introduce the mangroves and wetlands. Volunteers are also needed for scientific studies and other projects at the Reserve including reforestation, photography, writing and more. Details on the volunteer programme on the NParks website.

kids are fascinated by the trees Singapore Botanic Gardens Astonish city folks with this guided walk through one of Singapore's oldest patch of rainforest just 5 minutes from downtown Orchard Road! Volunteers are also needed in guiding at the National Orchid Garden, patrolling the Gardens, help build up the Gardens' Plant Records, horticultural work and herbarium work. More details of the volunteer programme on theNParks website.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Be a nature guide at this fascinating guided walk through Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore's oldest and largest rainforest. Volunteers also needed for reforestation and other outreach programmes. More details of the volunteer programme on theNParks website.

Lower Peirce Trail Be a nature guide on this guided walk on the Lower Peirce Trail, boardwalks through a secondary forest with a short section along the reservoir for a look at freshwater wildlife. Volunteers also needed for reforestation and other outreach programmes. More details of the volunteer programme on the NParks website.

MacRitchie Prunus Trail Be a nature guide at this guided walk on the MacRitchie Prunus Trail, a series of boardwalks along the MacRitchie reservoir for a look at freshwater wildlife and surrounding secondary forest. Volunteers also needed for reforestation and other outreach programmes. More details of the volunteer programme on theNParks website.

Love Our MacRitchie Forest Be a nature guide at this guided walk at MacRitchie. Love Our MacRitchie Forest was launched in response to the LTA's announcement of the new Cross Island Line MRT which is proposed to run through the fragile ecosystem that is MacRitchie Forest. The volunteers hope that by sharing how special MacRitchie Forest is to Singapore, the public will find reasons to love it, and lend their voice to save it. More details of the volunteer programme on the Love Our MacRitchie Forest website. See what their volunteers are up to on their facebook page.  

ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) Acres aims to foster respect and compassion for all animals; improve the living conditions and welfare of animals in captivity; educate people on lifestyle choices which do not involve the abuse of animals and which are environment-friendly. Acres also operates the 24-hour Wildlife Crime Hotline (9783 7782) which provides an avenue for those who know of anyone who illegally owns or trades in exotic animals, to blow the whistle on these wildlife traders and owners. In the past two years, the work of Acres has led to the rescue of more than 170 wild animals. Volunteers are needed to run Acres outreach and other activities. You can also support by becoming an Acres member. More details on the Acres website.

Toddycats at Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum Be a guide at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and various nature places in Singapore. Help in outreach efforts through public exhibitions and school talks. Design and construct exhibitions and webpages. Assist on research collections, surveys, workshops and mentoring of school projects. Details of the volunteer programme on the Toddycats blog.  

International Coastal Cleanup Singapore It's NOT just about picking up litter! Volunteers with the International Coastal Cleanup collect data about marine debris which is not only unsightly but also kills marine life. Plastic floats forever in our oceans, breaking up into smaller and smaller pieces that eventually get eaten and enter our seafood! Part of a long-term global effort, the Singapore data helps us better understand and hopefully resolve the ever growing issue of marine debris. More details of the volunteer programme on the News from the International Coastal Cleanup Singapore blog  

Waterways Watch Be part of a special volunteer group that conducts River Patrols and public education efforts to monitor, restore and protect the aesthetics of six rivers and canals: the Singapore River, Kallang River, Geylang River, Whampoa River, Pelton Canal and Rochor Canal. Although the rivers and canals are now biologically clean and alive, problem such as littering and illegal disposal of waste still exists. More details of the volunteer programme on the Waterways Watch website.  

Nature Society (Singapore) Be a guide at walks for Society members at various nature places in Singapore. There also also other opportunities to help out in nature activities. More details of the volunteer programme on the NSS website.  

 
Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots & Shoots programme
were developed by Dr. Jane Goodall in her efforts to improve the environment for all living things. To support Dr. Jane's vision, get involved with our Roots & Shoots programme, awareness events, primate research, public and school talks, or operations. Volunteers are needed on a part-time, full-time, or ad hoc basis. Please visit www.janegoodall.org.sg or email info@janegoodall.org.sg for more information.
 
 
 
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