RSPCA wants nature lovers to embrace the call of autumn and sign up to be a Wildlife Friend.

The charity is calling on people to don their boots and gardening gloves and have a go at tasks that will help change the lives of animals for the better.

There are 24 self-service tasks for volunteers to complete this year, with different tasks set for each of the four seasons. Points are earned when completing tasks and volunteers who earn a set number or more during a season are awarded a seasonal certificate.

Some of the tasks include:

• Cleaning bird feeders
• Creating mini compost heaps
• Cleaning out nest boxes 
• Discarding pumpkin leftovers
• Taking part in Hallowclean
• Helping hedgehogs get ready for hibernation
• Keeping wildlife safe from bonfires