If you are already a volunteer with Natural England, you can click on any of the links on this page to find further information about issues relevant to your role.
Natural England produces a quarterly newsletter for bat work volunteers: The Bat Line: (592kb)
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This contains up-to-date guidance on volunteer issues as well as technical information.
It is Natural England's policy to reimburse volunteers for their out-of-pocket expenses.
As with many voluntary and community organisations, Natural England volunteers provide personal information such as their address and telephone number when they register as a volunteer.
In the event of personal, or third party, accident or injury Natural England ‘self-insures’ both volunteers and staff in the same manner (incidents are dealt with on a case-by-case basis).
Natural England promotes the use of public transport wherever possible. However, where the use of public transport is impractical, volunteers may prefer to use their own vehicles.
Everyone has a part to play in achieving equality of opportunity. We expect all our staff and volunteers not to behave in a discriminatory way towards fellow staff, volunteers, customers and partners.
Volunteering whilst claiming benefits
Volunteering may affect any entitlement to Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) and Incapacity Benefit unless you follow a few basic rules for good practice.
Natural England is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of employees and volunteers alike.