West Yorkshire Bat Group has members with a variety of different backgrounds, interests and from different professions. As a group we are interested in researching, recording, understanding the behaviours, distribution and habitats of bats in order to further our knowledge of these fascinating and elusive creatures.
We have a range of activities that our volunteers can participate in:
- Bat surveys – using a bat detector to understand the size of bat roosts or movements
- Roost surveys – exploring the roost to understand more about the roosting habits
- Education – providing talks to groups such as charities, schools or attending fetes to educate people about bats
- Bat walks – walking with groups of people and bat detectors to observe bats at night
- Bat care – provide essential first aid and care for injured or orphaned bats
Join and volunteer with WYBG
If you would like to volunteer or participate in activities with West Yorkshire Bat Group, you will need to become a member first.
Membership currently costs £5 (students and unwaged £2.50) for one year, £12 for three years or Life Membership for £75.
Membership entitles you to regular emails (or contacts if you have no email) about events and projects which you can become involved in. As West Yorkshire Bat Group is a partner group with the Bat Conservation Trust, WYBG membership also entitles you to the Bat e-bulletin from BCT with information about events and research.
Become a member
If you would like to become a member please complete the form below.
If you would rather print and post, you can use this Membership Form and Data Privacy Consent Form (requires a pdf reader) or you can email the membership secretary.
We would also recommend reading the Data Privacy Policy.