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.

1–2 hours
In person or online
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Citizen Science

Participate in an approved citizen-science programme and submit observations.

Flexible
Online or field
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Antarctic Geography Study

Complete an Academy course module on Antarctic geography.

Flexible
Online
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Climate & Environment Research

Complete a short study project on climate and the polar environment.

3 hours
Online
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Environmental Service

4 activities

Wildlife Service

Volunteer with an animal or wildlife organisation.

Half day
Local wildlife centre
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Environmental Volunteering

Complete volunteer work with an environmental organisation.

Half day
Local site
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Tree Planting

Join a tree-planting or habitat-restoration event.

3 hours
Local site
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Beach Clean Survey

Collect and record litter data from a coastline for conservation research.

2 hours
Coastline
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Community Service

7 activities

Community Clean-up

Complete at least two hours helping clean a public place, beach, park or waterway.

2+ hours
Anywhere locally
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Fundraising

Support a registered charity or recognised community campaign.

Flexible
Anywhere
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Food Bank Support

Sort or distribute donations at a local food bank.

3 hours
Food bank
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Elderly Support Visit

Spend time supporting an isolated older person through a recognised scheme.

1–2 hours
Community
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Local Clean-up Organising

Organise and lead a small local litter-pick or clean-up.

Half day
Local area
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Animal Shelter Help

Volunteer at an animal shelter or rescue.

Half day
Shelter
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Community Event Support

Help run a local community event or fundraiser.

Half day
Community venue
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Preparedness & Civilian Skills

5 activities

First Aid Awareness

Complete a recognised first-aid awareness session.

2 hours
Course provider
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Emergency Preparedness Plan

Prepare a household or community preparedness plan and share it.

2 hours
Home / community
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Navigation Practice

Complete a navigation exercise using map and compass.

2 hours
Outdoors
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Radio Communications Drill

Take part in a licensed amateur-radio or communications exercise.

2 hours
Club / online
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

Cold-Weather Awareness Briefing

Attend or deliver a cold-weather safety briefing.

1 hour
Online / in person
Evidence submittable:
External organisation required:

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