Practical service
What Can I Actually Do?
Real, practical activities you can take part in as a member of the Westarctican Civilian Corps — wherever you live.
The Westarctican Civilian Corps is a voluntary civilian service organisation. It is not a police, military, rescue or statutory emergency service. Members participating in emergency, first-aid or specialist activities do so only through appropriately recognised organisations, training and qualifications.
Antarctic Knowledge & Education
4 activities
Antarctic Presentation
Give a talk about Antarctica to a school, society or community group.
Citizen Science
Participate in an approved citizen-science programme and submit observations.
Antarctic Geography Study
Complete an Academy course module on Antarctic geography.
Climate & Environment Research
Complete a short study project on climate and the polar environment.
Environmental Service
4 activities
Wildlife Service
Volunteer with an animal or wildlife organisation.
Environmental Volunteering
Complete volunteer work with an environmental organisation.
Tree Planting
Join a tree-planting or habitat-restoration event.
Beach Clean Survey
Collect and record litter data from a coastline for conservation research.
Community Service
7 activities
Community Clean-up
Complete at least two hours helping clean a public place, beach, park or waterway.
Fundraising
Support a registered charity or recognised community campaign.
Food Bank Support
Sort or distribute donations at a local food bank.
Elderly Support Visit
Spend time supporting an isolated older person through a recognised scheme.
Local Clean-up Organising
Organise and lead a small local litter-pick or clean-up.
Animal Shelter Help
Volunteer at an animal shelter or rescue.
Community Event Support
Help run a local community event or fundraiser.
Preparedness & Civilian Skills
5 activities
First Aid Awareness
Complete a recognised first-aid awareness session.
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Prepare a household or community preparedness plan and share it.
Navigation Practice
Complete a navigation exercise using map and compass.
Radio Communications Drill
Take part in a licensed amateur-radio or communications exercise.
Cold-Weather Awareness Briefing
Attend or deliver a cold-weather safety briefing.

