Self-guided participants

Self-guided participation

Whilst the Award operates largely through established organisations, self-guided participants can design their own John Muir Award based around the places and activities that interest them.

Activities that could contribute include:

• A holiday or series of family outings to UK wild places
• Volunteering for local or national conservation issues
• Working towards a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
• A college, club or University expedition or project
• An environmental or outdoor hobby – such as birdwatching, climbing, hillwalking, sailing...
• Educational, developmental or training courses – such as plant or bird identification, Mountain Leadership, drystone walling…
• Staff development and away days
• Creative nature-based activities – such as painting, drawing, photography, film-making, writing…

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that you fulfil all Award Criteria prior to requesting your certificate.
• Use John Muir Award processes, documents and timeframes to ensure effective registration and confirmation, and maintain relevant records.
• Ensure open communication with John Muir Award staff (phone/email).
• Whilst engaging in activities that contribute towards the achievement of your John Muir Award, you (or a parent / guardian) are wholly responsible for ensuring that adequate health & safety procedures are in place. 

Please complete and submit a web based Proposal Form setting out your plans at least two weeks before you wish to start your Award.