Fetlar has a number of community organisations, and there are many opportunities for people on the island to volunteer.

Fetlar Community Association

The Fetlar Community Association runs the Community Centre and there are always opportunities there. The bar is open every Saturday and is staffed exclusively by volunteers who each do there bar duty and tidying for their week. When events take place there are also volunteers needed in the kitchen to prepare and serve meals ranging from tea and homebakes to full sit down meals.

The association also has its own high quality PA system and recording equipment, which offers additional opportunities.

Fetlar Playgroup/Youth Club

The Fetlar Playgroup/Youth Club runs sessions for the children and young people, organised and run by a voluntary committee

Fetlar Museum Trust

The Fetlar Museum Trust operates the Fetlar Interpretive Centre. All the Trustees are volunteers. There are significant opportunities for working with the Trust as a volunteer working on a range of Historical and Heritage projects, or if you have the time and would like to become more involved, why not put your name forward to become a Trustee.

Fetlar Hnefatafl Panel

The Fetlar Hnefatafl Panel, organises the World championships for this ancient Viking game as well as continually testing and experimenting with developments. Volunteers are always required to help making the game more widely accessable and helping to run the championship event.

Fetlar Senior Citizens Club

The Fetlar Senior Citizens Club offers volunteers the chance to work in a relaxed setting with older members of the community.

Fetlar Developments

Fetlar Developments offer the chance to volunteer in their Community Cafe run during the summer months. A further range of opportunities is under development 

Please note that groups working with children or vulnerable adults will require volunteers to undergo disclosure checks prior to working with the group.

Come To Fetlar To Volunteer

The RSPB based on Fetlar have regular opportunities for volunteering on the island through their well-developed volunteering scheme. This offers a wonderful chance to work on the island with a world class organisation. Please contact the RSPB directly for details of opportunities. More information is available at the RSPB website.

Fetlar Developments Ltd also has plans to develop a volunteer program, Please check back for updates or register for the newsletter which will contain details of any program that we may launch.