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Charlotte Lister was amongst round 2,000 individuals who pledged to volunteer their time to turn out to be Wildlife Friends for the animal charity final yr.
The RSPCA believes by participating individuals could make an enormous distinction for the nation’s wildlife and make a constructive affect on their native communities by creating secure, clear and wholesome habitats, and a greater setting for animals to thrive.
Charlotte, who lives in Retford, accomplished a prolonged record of duties after signing up as a Wildlife Friend in March final yr. She made hen homes and cleared routes by hedgerows in order that passages had been free for hedgehogs to journey alongside. She additionally put out hedgehog meals and made her personal reindeer meals, whereas she additionally frolicked campaigning on-line for the RSPCA.
Charlotte, aged 36, mentioned: “I have done a lot of volunteering before this, but I found Wildlife Friends ideal as you can fit the tasks around your work and family life. You record them with the RSPCA app so you have goals to achieve and you really do feel you are making a difference to wildlife in your local community.”
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Volunteers earn factors as they full their duties and people gathering 50 or extra factors can be introduced with a seasonal certificates. Those finishing all of the duties throughout the yr will win a prize.
RSPCA head of volunteering Brian Reeves added: “By becoming an RSPCA Wildlife Friend, animal lovers can join with their community to make a safe space for the animals who share our world. Our Wildlife Friends volunteering scheme is great for anyone who can spare a few minutes, or a couple of hours.
“These things will all make a huge difference for wild animals and their welfare. We had a huge response last year when around 2,000 people took part, but we need people to pitch in again as we aim to create a one million-strong movement for animal welfare, during our 200th year.”
