Volunteer codes of practice and guidelines
This page describes various volunteer activities that our members can take part in. Here you will find protocols and guidelines that should be followed to help make sure your work is effective, legal and that you keep safe.
Important COVID19 Notice
Please be aware that all volunteer work needs to follow government guidance on social distancing and maintaining biosecurity. We ask all members to act responsibly during these exceptional times.
Please read and take note of recent guidance issued by the Badger Trust, which we have adopted to enable us to continue our activities where it is safe, legal and essential to do so.
This is a moving situation and OBG will comply with any updates. Please follow any new or changed government guidance or further restrictions as they are announced.
Road traffic accident (RTA) reports
Download OBG's one page guidance on what to do at the scene, what to look for and how to report. Contact details for advice/ emergency calls.
Badger Rescue
OBG will take an injured badger or orphaned cub to a rescue centre if appropriate.
We follow the Secret World Protocol for rescue and rehabilitation (see chapters 3 and 4).
Wildlife crime reports
Wild life crime should be reported to the police to obtain a crime number. Also inform OBG and Badger Trust
Our protocol will be available for download shortly. We follow Badger Trust guidance which is available on their website: