This week we're celebrating our many volunteers & their invaluable contributions.
Amita Mehta has made several of our core records searchable; and listed the gorgeous pattern plates of William Swainson which he produced for "Zoological Illustrations".
Read more here: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
Amita Mehta has made several of our core records searchable; and listed the gorgeous pattern plates of William Swainson which he produced for "Zoological Illustrations".
Read more here: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
June 1, 2026 at 10:07 AM
This week we're celebrating our many volunteers & their invaluable contributions.
Amita Mehta has made several of our core records searchable; and listed the gorgeous pattern plates of William Swainson which he produced for "Zoological Illustrations".
Read more here: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
Amita Mehta has made several of our core records searchable; and listed the gorgeous pattern plates of William Swainson which he produced for "Zoological Illustrations".
Read more here: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
I made 'Thank You' cupcakes for our amazing Barnsley Foodbank volunteers #volunteerweek
June 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
I made 'Thank You' cupcakes for our amazing Barnsley Foodbank volunteers #volunteerweek
Sheila Meredith is one of the Society's longest serving volunteers and is a fabulous, meticulous cataloguer. Her recent work includes cataloguing the private library of Alfred Russell Wallace, and improvements to our sprawling index of author names (with over 9,000 entries amended!). #VolunteerWeek
June 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Sheila Meredith is one of the Society's longest serving volunteers and is a fabulous, meticulous cataloguer. Her recent work includes cataloguing the private library of Alfred Russell Wallace, and improvements to our sprawling index of author names (with over 9,000 entries amended!). #VolunteerWeek
Goodbye to Brodick and Arran. What a fantastic week we've had. Great archaeology and couldn't have done it without so many volunteers #VolunteerWeek. Thanks to all involved @n-t-s.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Goodbye to Brodick and Arran. What a fantastic week we've had. Great archaeology and couldn't have done it without so many volunteers #VolunteerWeek. Thanks to all involved @n-t-s.bsky.social
Thank you for sharing this stunning drawing @bzillustrations.bsky.social. Thanks to every volunteer... bat carers, ambulance drivers, roost visitors, national bat helpline volunteers, NBMP citizen scientists and everyone else who help to protect bats. Without you we would be nothing. #VolunteerWeek
A big batty thank you to all our wonderful volunteers this #volunteersweek
Illustration by @bzillustrations.bsky.social
Illustration by @bzillustrations.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Thank you for sharing this stunning drawing @bzillustrations.bsky.social. Thanks to every volunteer... bat carers, ambulance drivers, roost visitors, national bat helpline volunteers, NBMP citizen scientists and everyone else who help to protect bats. Without you we would be nothing. #VolunteerWeek
There are c55 million plant records in our #BSBIDistributionDatabase.
It's one of the world's biggest databases of biological records & it's essential for C21st conservation.
Huge thanks to the amazing #BSBImembers & supporters (all volunteers) who collected all those vital records!
#VolunteerWeek
It's one of the world's biggest databases of biological records & it's essential for C21st conservation.
Huge thanks to the amazing #BSBImembers & supporters (all volunteers) who collected all those vital records!
#VolunteerWeek
It's #VolunteerWeek so a chance to thank & celebrate all the volunteers who contribute to our Society's success:
Our c5K #BSBImembers
Our c200 #BSBICountyRecorders & c100 expert Referees
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit all fellow plant-lovers:
bsbi.org/about/people...
Our c5K #BSBImembers
Our c200 #BSBICountyRecorders & c100 expert Referees
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit all fellow plant-lovers:
bsbi.org/about/people...
June 2, 2026 at 11:02 AM
There are c55 million plant records in our #BSBIDistributionDatabase.
It's one of the world's biggest databases of biological records & it's essential for C21st conservation.
Huge thanks to the amazing #BSBImembers & supporters (all volunteers) who collected all those vital records!
#VolunteerWeek
It's one of the world's biggest databases of biological records & it's essential for C21st conservation.
Huge thanks to the amazing #BSBImembers & supporters (all volunteers) who collected all those vital records!
#VolunteerWeek
Louis Szemalikowski is our book reshelving volunteer; a vital task in any library, but one often neglected by hardpressed librarians! Louis has done amazing work to reduce the size of our shelving backlog, meaning items can be returned quickly to circulation for use by our readers. #VolunteerWeek
June 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Louis Szemalikowski is our book reshelving volunteer; a vital task in any library, but one often neglected by hardpressed librarians! Louis has done amazing work to reduce the size of our shelving backlog, meaning items can be returned quickly to circulation for use by our readers. #VolunteerWeek
It's #VolunteerWeek so a chance to thank & celebrate all the volunteers who contribute to our Society's success:
Our c5K #BSBImembers
Our c200 #BSBICountyRecorders & c100 expert Referees
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit all fellow plant-lovers:
bsbi.org/about/people...
Our c5K #BSBImembers
Our c200 #BSBICountyRecorders & c100 expert Referees
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit all fellow plant-lovers:
bsbi.org/about/people...
June 1, 2026 at 9:31 AM
It's #VolunteerWeek so a chance to thank & celebrate all the volunteers who contribute to our Society's success:
Our c5K #BSBImembers
Our c200 #BSBICountyRecorders & c100 expert Referees
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit all fellow plant-lovers:
bsbi.org/about/people...
Our c5K #BSBImembers
Our c200 #BSBICountyRecorders & c100 expert Referees
We have a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit all fellow plant-lovers:
bsbi.org/about/people...
More of our stellar volunteers! John Abbott used to work as a conservator at The National Archives. He has been with us for 8 years and has conserved more than 90 collections. You can see him doing a live conservation demonstration here: buff.ly/92cgPax
#VolunteerWeek
#VolunteerWeek
June 3, 2026 at 11:06 AM
More of our stellar volunteers! John Abbott used to work as a conservator at The National Archives. He has been with us for 8 years and has conserved more than 90 collections. You can see him doing a live conservation demonstration here: buff.ly/92cgPax
#VolunteerWeek
#VolunteerWeek
Rain or shine, our practical volunteers are out on the ground. Here are our brilliant Swale team installing a much-needed boardwalk at Oare Marshes - saving visitors from soggy feet ever since! 🥾💧
#VolunteerWeek
#VolunteerWeek
June 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Rain or shine, our practical volunteers are out on the ground. Here are our brilliant Swale team installing a much-needed boardwalk at Oare Marshes - saving visitors from soggy feet ever since! 🥾💧
#VolunteerWeek
#VolunteerWeek
It’s #VolunteerWeek so on our Tuesday practical work party today we celebrated with cake! Everyone at the Warwickshire Butterfly Conservation branch is a volunteer & we couldn’t do anything without them! ❤️ Thank you to all our volunteers for all you do 🙏🦋
June 2, 2026 at 4:36 PM
It’s #VolunteerWeek so on our Tuesday practical work party today we celebrated with cake! Everyone at the Warwickshire Butterfly Conservation branch is a volunteer & we couldn’t do anything without them! ❤️ Thank you to all our volunteers for all you do 🙏🦋
Love plants and based in Ireland ☘️? We are always looking for volunteers here too (botanical or otherwise!)
Get in touch at bsbi.org/about/people... - we would love to hear from you 😊
@bsbibotany.bsky.social #VolunteerWeek @bucbotany.bsky.social #botany #irishplants
Get in touch at bsbi.org/about/people... - we would love to hear from you 😊
@bsbibotany.bsky.social #VolunteerWeek @bucbotany.bsky.social #botany #irishplants
June 4, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Love plants and based in Ireland ☘️? We are always looking for volunteers here too (botanical or otherwise!)
Get in touch at bsbi.org/about/people... - we would love to hear from you 😊
@bsbibotany.bsky.social #VolunteerWeek @bucbotany.bsky.social #botany #irishplants
Get in touch at bsbi.org/about/people... - we would love to hear from you 😊
@bsbibotany.bsky.social #VolunteerWeek @bucbotany.bsky.social #botany #irishplants
It’s #volunteerweek apparently
So here is an Interesting "case study" of women's roles and motivation in volunteering, mainly about middle class women's roles.
#WW1
#WomensHistory
www.voicesofwarandpeace.org/portfolio/wo...
So here is an Interesting "case study" of women's roles and motivation in volunteering, mainly about middle class women's roles.
#WW1
#WomensHistory
www.voicesofwarandpeace.org/portfolio/wo...
June 2, 2026 at 8:31 AM
It’s #volunteerweek apparently
So here is an Interesting "case study" of women's roles and motivation in volunteering, mainly about middle class women's roles.
#WW1
#WomensHistory
www.voicesofwarandpeace.org/portfolio/wo...
So here is an Interesting "case study" of women's roles and motivation in volunteering, mainly about middle class women's roles.
#WW1
#WomensHistory
www.voicesofwarandpeace.org/portfolio/wo...
Next up is Emily O'Connor who worked on the 5 volumes of sketches of William Keble Martin, which he used to produce his well-known publication, "Concise British Flora in Colour"(1965).
Read about our volunteers and their tireless work: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
Read about our volunteers and their tireless work: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
June 1, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Next up is Emily O'Connor who worked on the 5 volumes of sketches of William Keble Martin, which he used to produce his well-known publication, "Concise British Flora in Colour"(1965).
Read about our volunteers and their tireless work: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
Read about our volunteers and their tireless work: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
Our members volunteer in so many wonderful ways!
They're inclusive: running workshops, events & conferences
They're intrepid: recording wild plants across Britain & Ireland
They're inquisitive: studying plants & sharing #WildFlowerID tips
Celebrating them in #VolunteerWeek!
bsbi.org/about/people...
They're inclusive: running workshops, events & conferences
They're intrepid: recording wild plants across Britain & Ireland
They're inquisitive: studying plants & sharing #WildFlowerID tips
Celebrating them in #VolunteerWeek!
bsbi.org/about/people...
June 6, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Our members volunteer in so many wonderful ways!
They're inclusive: running workshops, events & conferences
They're intrepid: recording wild plants across Britain & Ireland
They're inquisitive: studying plants & sharing #WildFlowerID tips
Celebrating them in #VolunteerWeek!
bsbi.org/about/people...
They're inclusive: running workshops, events & conferences
They're intrepid: recording wild plants across Britain & Ireland
They're inquisitive: studying plants & sharing #WildFlowerID tips
Celebrating them in #VolunteerWeek!
bsbi.org/about/people...
As Volunteer Week continues (2nd-8th June), today we're shining a light on the dedicated individuals who serve on our Council & Board of Trustees.
A huge thank you to all our volunteer office bearers & recorders— your contributions make a lasting impact.
#VolunteerWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #TeamSOC
A huge thank you to all our volunteer office bearers & recorders— your contributions make a lasting impact.
#VolunteerWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #TeamSOC
June 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
As Volunteer Week continues (2nd-8th June), today we're shining a light on the dedicated individuals who serve on our Council & Board of Trustees.
A huge thank you to all our volunteer office bearers & recorders— your contributions make a lasting impact.
#VolunteerWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #TeamSOC
A huge thank you to all our volunteer office bearers & recorders— your contributions make a lasting impact.
#VolunteerWeek #ThankYouVolunteers #TeamSOC
Alex Milne, our former Project Archivist, has kindly been volunteering as well, focusing on transcribing entries from our Present Books, an incredibly useful project which was started by our former long-standing volunteer David Pescod.
Read more here: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
Read more here: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
June 1, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Alex Milne, our former Project Archivist, has kindly been volunteering as well, focusing on transcribing entries from our Present Books, an incredibly useful project which was started by our former long-standing volunteer David Pescod.
Read more here: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
Read more here: bit.ly/4al5nnj #VolunteerWeek
It's National Volunteer Week and CMHA Vernon held a tea to recognize all of its dedicated and hardworking volunteers. We couldn't do what we do for the community if it wasn't for our volunteers. Thank you.
#volunteers #volunteerweek #cmhavernon
#volunteers #volunteerweek #cmhavernon
April 24, 2026 at 6:53 PM
It's National Volunteer Week and CMHA Vernon held a tea to recognize all of its dedicated and hardworking volunteers. We couldn't do what we do for the community if it wasn't for our volunteers. Thank you.
#volunteers #volunteerweek #cmhavernon
#volunteers #volunteerweek #cmhavernon
⭐ A massive shout out to all our volunteers on #VolunteerWeek! ⭐
We couldn't run the festival without you!
We couldn't run the festival without you!
June 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
⭐ A massive shout out to all our volunteers on #VolunteerWeek! ⭐
We couldn't run the festival without you!
We couldn't run the festival without you!
This #VolunteerWeek, we're celebrating Janet, one of our dedicated volunteers who’s helped edit profiles, fund loans and even joined three fundraising bike rides!
Janet’s ongoing commitment has made a real difference, and we couldn't be more grateful for her continued support 🧡
Janet’s ongoing commitment has made a real difference, and we couldn't be more grateful for her continued support 🧡
April 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
This #VolunteerWeek, we're celebrating Janet, one of our dedicated volunteers who’s helped edit profiles, fund loans and even joined three fundraising bike rides!
Janet’s ongoing commitment has made a real difference, and we couldn't be more grateful for her continued support 🧡
Janet’s ongoing commitment has made a real difference, and we couldn't be more grateful for her continued support 🧡
Tiny beanies for tiny babies! Thanks to @expressionfiber.bsky.social for the gift with purchase yarn. Sincere Sock - Datura Dream!
This is the perfect yarn for NICU babies and beanies! So soft and squishy!! The babies will be styling!
#VolunteerWeek #Yarn #Crochet
This is the perfect yarn for NICU babies and beanies! So soft and squishy!! The babies will be styling!
#VolunteerWeek #Yarn #Crochet
October 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Tiny beanies for tiny babies! Thanks to @expressionfiber.bsky.social for the gift with purchase yarn. Sincere Sock - Datura Dream!
This is the perfect yarn for NICU babies and beanies! So soft and squishy!! The babies will be styling!
#VolunteerWeek #Yarn #Crochet
This is the perfect yarn for NICU babies and beanies! So soft and squishy!! The babies will be styling!
#VolunteerWeek #Yarn #Crochet
#Mosaic #Crafting for our local craft trail. Shore & Sea.
#VolunteerWeek session @librariesunlimited.bsky.social
Thank you!
#VolunteerWeek session @librariesunlimited.bsky.social
Thank you!
June 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#Mosaic #Crafting for our local craft trail. Shore & Sea.
#VolunteerWeek session @librariesunlimited.bsky.social
Thank you!
#VolunteerWeek session @librariesunlimited.bsky.social
Thank you!
Has #VolunteerWeek got you wondering about volunteering to support our wonderful wildflowers?
Here are 2 of our current volunteer vacancies:
Based in Scotland & want to help with publicity?
bsbi.org/about/people...
Got an eye for detail & looking for a desk-based role?
bsbi.org/about/people...
Here are 2 of our current volunteer vacancies:
Based in Scotland & want to help with publicity?
bsbi.org/about/people...
Got an eye for detail & looking for a desk-based role?
bsbi.org/about/people...
June 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Has #VolunteerWeek got you wondering about volunteering to support our wonderful wildflowers?
Here are 2 of our current volunteer vacancies:
Based in Scotland & want to help with publicity?
bsbi.org/about/people...
Got an eye for detail & looking for a desk-based role?
bsbi.org/about/people...
Here are 2 of our current volunteer vacancies:
Based in Scotland & want to help with publicity?
bsbi.org/about/people...
Got an eye for detail & looking for a desk-based role?
bsbi.org/about/people...
There are days when I feel like the #dayjob is trying to kill me.
These are photo props for #volunteerweek, this is only half of what I did today.
Each foam board was cut into at least 4 separate objects, I cut a total of 25 boards.
#workprojects
#printshop
#graphicdesign
These are photo props for #volunteerweek, this is only half of what I did today.
Each foam board was cut into at least 4 separate objects, I cut a total of 25 boards.
#workprojects
#printshop
#graphicdesign
May 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
There are days when I feel like the #dayjob is trying to kill me.
These are photo props for #volunteerweek, this is only half of what I did today.
Each foam board was cut into at least 4 separate objects, I cut a total of 25 boards.
#workprojects
#printshop
#graphicdesign
These are photo props for #volunteerweek, this is only half of what I did today.
Each foam board was cut into at least 4 separate objects, I cut a total of 25 boards.
#workprojects
#printshop
#graphicdesign