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FAQs - frequently asked questions

We've collected together some of your most frequent questions, so if there's something you need to know, chances are someone has already asked it. Have a look throught the list below to see if you can find what you're looking for.

Categories:
About WWF
Adopting an animal
Joining WWF
Working and volunteering
Fundraising and events
My details
General information
Buying WWF products from the catalogue


About WWF
Q. Where is WWF?
Q. What has WWF achieved?
Q. What are the current WWF campaigns?
Q. How many members and supporters does WWF-UK currently have?
Q. I would like to become a member, but I live overseas, how can I set this up?
Q. When was WWF-UK founded and by whom?
Q. Who is WWF-UK's President?
Q. How do I organise a talk about WWF for my organisation?
Q. Does WWF-UK have any wildlife sanctuaries?
Q. Does WWF work on animal welfare issues?
Q. Can I get involved with WWF if I am under 18?
Q. Where is my nearest WWF office?
Q. What do the initials WWF stand for?
Q. Who is president of WWF International?
Q. Can I make a one-off donation to WWF?
Q. What is WWF-UK's registered charity number?



Adopting an animal
Q. What is the difference between a retail adoption and one direct from WWF?
Q. What animals do you have for adoption?
Q. How long will my adoption take to process?
Q. If I adopt an animal, will I be the only person who adopts that animal?
Q. I sent in my adoption application/activated my adoption and haven't received anything, what shall I do?
Q. I would like further information about retail adoptions
Q. I would like to adopt an animal but I live overseas, how can I set this up?
Q. Can I pay for an adoption with a one-off payment?
Q. What if something happens to my adopted animal?
Q. How often will I receive updates?
Q. What do I get if I adopt an animal?
Q. How can I find out more information about my adopted animal?
Q. Can I make a one-off donation to WWF?
Q. How did my adopted animal get its name?
Q. I'm concerned as I haven't heard about the animal I adopted for a while.
Q. I have lost my adoption activation card, what should I do?
Q. Can I buy an adoption from anywhere else?
Q. I have a new e-mail address, how can I let you know so that I can continue to receive my e-mail updates?



Joining WWF
Q. How do I become a member of WWF-UK?
Q. How long does a membership application take to process?
Q. I would like to become a member, but I live overseas, how can I set this up?
Q. I sent in my application to become a member of WWF and haven't received anything, what shall I do?
Q. Does WWF offer junior membership?
Q. Can I make a one-off donation to WWF?



Working and volunteering
Q. Are there any job vacancies at WWF?
Q. How can I volunteer for WWF?
Q. Does WWF offer work placements/internships?
Q. How can I work with wildlife?
Q. Can I volunteer for work overseas?



Fundraising and events
Q. I have raised some money for WWF, where shall I send the cheque?
Q. I participated in the walk and I haven’t received a confirmation letter or my rewards. What should I do?
Q. When is this year’s Walk for Wildlife taking place?
Q. What is the theme for this year’s Walk for Wildlife?



My details
Q. How can I advise you of a change of e-mail address?
Q. How do I advise you of a change of address?
Q. Is it possible for you to limit the number of appeal mailings you send me?
Q. I have set up a direct debit. What date will it be claimed?
Q. How can I ensure you don't pass my details on to other organisations?
Q. How can I ensure that I don't receive telephone calls from WWF?
Q. How can I ensure that I don't receive e-mails from WWF?



General information
Q. What can I do to help the environment?
Q. I have seen some wildlife items for sale that I think are illegal. What should I do?
Q. What is Gift Aid and how can I register?
Q. What does WWF offer for schools?
Q. I'm going on a conservation expedition and I need to raise funds to be able to go. Does WWF offer funds for this sort of thing?
Q. Does WWF offer grants for conservation projects?
Q. I'm doing research for a project and would like some information on your work.
Q. How do I go about making a complaint to WWF?
Q. How do WWF govern themselves? How will my complaint be handled?



Buying WWF products from the catalogue
Q. How can I check when my WWF Earthly Goods gift catalogue order will arrive?
Q. When can I order items from the WWF Earthly Goods gift catalogue?
Q. Where can I buy WWF products in the UK?
Q. Can I buy a WWF pin badge?
Q. I would like to order WWF's Earthly Goods gift catalogue, how do I do this?
Q. How long will it take for my WWF Earthly Goods gift catalogue order to arrive?
Q. I would like further information about retail adoptions
Q. What are the postage and packing charges for orders from WWF's online shop?
Q. Can I buy an adoption from anywhere else?