Your mission should you choose to accept it..
take part in looking after one of the most BEautiful places on earth
What's the Idea behind Skye Voluntourism?
Every year, our small population of 12,000 islanders welcomes over 650,000 visitors. We love to share and show off our Island to our guests traveling from across the globe. Each helps to support our isolated Island communities and the wider Skye economy. However, this incredible interest and resulting footfall does cause damage we need your help to fix.
We aim to organise teams of locals and visitors who will work together on projects that protect and preserve Skye's landscape & environment. With your help, our conservation work can safeguard the Isle of Skye from the impacts of tourism, look after its unique nature, stunning wildlife & breathtaking wilderness for years to come.
'Ag obair ri chèile gus an t-Eilean a chumail brèagha...'
Working together to keep the island beautiful
What Does Taking Part In Skye Voluntourism Part Involve?
As part of the Keep Skye Beautiful team, you will be involved with helping to maintain & restore some of the most popular sites on the Island. Each project will focus on a different area of need identified by community groups & local people. Your support may involve maintaining and creating hiking pathways, viewing areas, and setting up signposting. Our coastline, beaches & local wildlife also suffer from pollution. With your help, we can work to keep our areas of natural beauty pristine & protect the wildlife that lives there. You really will make a difference.
'a’ ghrian ag eìrigh air Leac an Stòrr'
And the dawn above the Storr Rock
Some benefits of Skye voluntourism
01.
Your help paves the way to a sustainable
future for skye
Many of our guests travel only to our most famous sites. Whilst we share their excitement, we are asking you to help prevent lasting damage to our native environment. By joining us, you can be sure you are making a lasting impact by shielding places of exceptional natural beauty, conserving natural wildlife habitats & securing a sustainable future for tourism on Skye.
02.
The chance to make a change
By becoming an early adopter of Keep Skye Beautiful you can shine a light on our conscious traveler message and encourage others to join in. You will be part of a movement that helps us strike a balance between enjoyment of and care for our beautiful home. Your energy and cooperation are vital in protecting our wilderness, wildlife, and habitats for generations to come. With 650,000 visitors to our 12,000 strong population, we need your help to offset the impact of tourism. You will make a real difference.
03.
take your place in the story of an island with a remarkable past
The character and culture of Skye have been forged by its incredible history. The people and characters of our island are like no other. We have fought off Vikings, shielded princes & sailed to all four corners of the Globe. Each legend of our past stood up for Skye. This is your chance to write yourself into our history. Each volunteer can help leave a lasting legacy that will be seen on Skye for years to come.
04.
Meet new friends and experience a new culture
In teams of locals and fellow volunteers, you'll make connections with people working toward the common goal of protecting and preserving the Isle of Skye's natural environment. You'll experience Skye's authentic welcoming & warm culture, meeting local islander who are so grateful for your interest and effort. Your hard work will not go unnoticed!
05.
A Holiday Experience Like No Other
If you’ve been looking for new, authentic & unique experience, voluntourism is for you! You'll see Skye in a way most visitors will never see, behind the curtain, with locals making a difference. The best part is that you get to truly discover a rich culture, and make a difference to local wildlife, local people, future visitors & generations to come.
’S an ceò mu cheann Beinn Tionabhaig Is an sliabh fo dhriùchd
The mist on the height of Ben Tianavaig
and the slopes be- dewed
Sign up & be the first to know when registration opens
Given Skye's incredible appeal we expect volunteer numbers to be very high. By signing up we can let you know in advance before registration opens and keep you up to date with opportunities & offers available to Keep Skye Beautiful volunteers. Everyone is welcome to apply.
Register your interest now!
Contact for questions and feautures -
david.macdonald@skye-connect.com
