Out in the field
Monitor hunts, film activity and record evidence for police. Before your first day, we’ll discuss the work, equipment and safety arrangements with you.
Join & support us
Volunteer with East Cornwall Hunt Monitors
Join East Cornwall Hunt Monitors in the field or help from home. All backgrounds, experience levels and amounts of spare time are welcome.
Everyone is welcome.
We welcome people from all backgrounds, including those completely new to monitoring or wildlife protection. You can start with a conversation.
Ways to volunteer
Driving & practical support
Help people and equipment get where they’re needed. Local road knowledge, occasional lifts and practical problem-solving can be invaluable.
Photos, footage & research
Help organise material, check dates and locations, research public information or turn footage into a clear, accurate record.
Writing & spreading the word
Write website updates and social posts, design materials or help explain monitoring to people in your community.
Organisation & fundraising
Help plan field days, manage equipment, keep records or organise fundraising for the group’s running costs.
Local knowledge & occasional help
Know the footpaths, have a useful skill, or only have time now and then? Tell us what you can offer. Small contributions are welcome.
What happens when you get in touch?
Tell us a little about yourself
What interests you, roughly where you’re based, and how you might like to help. There’s no need to share your home address or sensitive personal information.
Have a conversation
We can talk through the group’s work, your questions, availability and any access needs. No pressure to commit to more than you can offer.
Agree a suitable first step
That might be helping with a small task from home or discussing a field day. Before any field activity, we’ll need to talk through expectations, safety and practical arrangements together.
A few things you might be wondering
Do I need experience?
No. You can join without previous monitoring or campaigning experience. If you already have relevant skills, we’d love to hear about them.
Do I have to go out with the group?
No. Research, administration, writing, fundraising and organising all need time and care. Helping from home is a valuable contribution.
What if I have limited time or mobility?
Tell us what works for you. We can discuss occasional support and tasks that don’t involve walking in the countryside. Field activities vary, so we’ll discuss access requirements before making arrangements.
Will I need to buy equipment?
Please speak to us before buying anything. We can explain what a particular task involves and discuss what you already have or might be able to borrow.
Is field monitoring risk-free?
No. Terrain, roads, weather, animals and other people can all present risks. Discuss these with the group before attending. You should never feel pressured to enter a situation you’re uncomfortable with.
Wildlife needs people everywhere
Not in East Cornwall?
Find a monitoring or sab group near you through the Hunt Saboteurs Association or Protect the Wild. Contact the local group directly to ask about volunteering and the support it needs.