IOSF is a global organisation working to conserve all 13 species of otter by helping to support scientists and other workers in practical conservation, education, research and rescue and rehabilitation.

Otters are special animals and we need special people to help.

If you are an American you can make a donation through charities aid foundation America. If you are interested

www.allaboutgiving.org/america

 

Don't underestimate what YOU can do - one person who cares enough can make a big difference.  Even if you don't have a lot of time or money there are little things you can do which all contribute to saving otters. 

YOU CAN HELP IN MANY WAYS - HERE ARE SOME IDEAS:

Publicity

Tell people about otters and why they are important - otters use both the land and water and so both need to be clean and healthy - this is not only good for the otters but for all species, including our own.

Encourage friends, relatives, etc to become members themselves.

Once you have read your Newsletter pass it on to someone else or see if you can leave it at the staff canteen, dentist or doctor's surgery, etc for others to read.

Ask your local library, information point, etc if they will put up a leaflet telling others about IOSF.

Send us cuttings about otters.  

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Fundraising

There are many ways to raise funds and you can have a lot of fun doing it.  Why not get a group of friends to join in and have a special event?  Here are some suggestions:

Car Boot Sale

Coffee Morning

Recycling - you can collect aluminium cans and sell them to raise funds for IOSF and help the environment at the same time.  We can also advise you on how you can recycle printer cartridges which will bring a donation to IOSF.

Kids - how about having a sale at school - you can sell home­made cakes, old toys, etc

How about a concert in your local community centre - you can provide an entertaining evening for others, raise some funds, tell others about otters and show off your hidden talents all at the same time!

You could ask your local shop, restaurant or pub to have a collection box - contact us for official boxes and registration form.

Sponsorship - in the past we have had people swim, walk or even abseil for otters - what ideas do you have?