Online Campaigns Activists
About the Online Campaigns Activists (OCAs)
CPRE’s Online Activists are a group of over 400 volunteers, carrying out quick and simple online actions to support our campaigns remotely, across the country. The role is flexible, open to anyone over 18, and makes a difference for our countryside.
Where are OCAs based?

Why join?
- Be a part of CPRE , with a variety of opportunities to get involved in our work, without a big commitment
- Build skills and knowledge of campaigning and advocacy
- Flexible participation to suit you – wherever you are, whenever you have time
Actions include
- Writing to MPs
- Signing petitions and pledges
- Providing feedback on our campaigns
- Completing surveys
- And much more planned this year!
FAQs
Do I need to have any prior experience in advocacy, campaigning, or environmental work?
No, everyone is welcome – you just need to be over 18 to volunteer with us.
What skills/knowledge can I develop?
- Digital campaigning and advocacy skills
- Build your knowledge of CPRE’s campaign priorities and how you can get involved
How frequent are the actions? Do I have to do every action?
No! This role is designed to be flexible – you can do actions as and when it suits you. We usually send an action once or twice a month.
I’m working on a related project to CPRE. Can I work with you or suggest an idea for an action for the Online Activists?
If you have an action or opportunity you’d like to share with the online activists, or want to collaborate in another way, please email us at volunteeringteam@cpre.org.uk. We’d love to hear from you!
Why is CPRE doing this?
We want to hear from a variety of perspectives and for anyone to be able to get involved in our work, whatever their situation. We developed this opportunity to give you ultimate flexibility over how you want to volunteer.