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JOB: Marine Research and Outreach Assistant
BE4: 05-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Isle of Man
PAY: Travel from UK or Ireland
FOR: Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch

Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch is seeking one full-time Volunteer Research and Outreach Assistant for the 2024 season. The placement runs for 4 months from 6th May 13th September. This position is being re-advertised, and due to the close start date please only apply if you have genuine interest and availability to join us for the entire duration. This is a unique opportunity to join our small but active team, becoming involved in all areas of research and outreach work whilst running our busy Visitor Centre. Your time will be split between five core activities: manning the Visitor Centre, land-based surveys, boat-based surveys, office work, and outreach/education events. We are seeking applicants looking to gain hands-on experience with a small but busy cetacean research group. For full details please go to our website https://mwdw.net/vacancies/

JOB: West Team INNS and Projects Voluntary Trainee
BE4: 15-04-2024 9am
IV: --
LOC: Stirley, Huddersfield
PAY: Competitive training programme and travel expenses
FOR: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Our Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) and river restoration project teams are looking for two passionate individuals to join the team as voluntary trainees. INNS are the second biggest threat to biodiversity within the UK, cost around £2 billion annually to manage, and cause numerous issues across Yorkshire such as infrastructure damage and increased bankside erosion. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to assist staff to plan and undertake our INNS treatment programme, with tasks including surveying, INNS treatment, volunteer management, and helping deliver our UK-first post-treatment restoration scheme. You will also learn about the work we do as hosts of the Yorkshire Invasive Species Forum (YISF), engaging with high-risk stakeholders and delivering training on INNS ID and biosecurity. Time: 2 or 3 days per week for a maximum of 12 months. For more information and to apply, please visit Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website.

JOB: Bird Ringing Camp Volunteer
BE4: 04-05-2024
IV: --
LOC: Poland
PAY: High quality certified vocational training
FOR: Wild Areas Network

Volunteers welcome on bird ringing camp on Polish Baltic Coast in May 2024. You have an opportunity to support one of the oldest bird ringing schemes of the World - Operation Baltic. You will help to handle caught birds, identify and ring them as well as with measuring, weighting and data entry. You will get to know and distinguish every caught species by direct contact! We will stay in a well-known landscape park and sleep in tents provided at the ringing station. It's an exciting experience for Birdwatchers, Bird Ringers and Nature Lovers. We offer hands-on exchange of specialist knowledge and experience in field research abroad accompanied by our high-quality training. Time: 10 days. To apply: email Joanna at info@wildareas.net and introduce yourself in few words, explaining why you are interested in the project and why we should choose you as a Participant. You will receive a detailed infosheet and application form. www.wildareas.net

JOB: Volunteer Assistant Ranger
BE4: 31-05-2024
IV: --
LOC: Slapton Ley Field Centre
PAY: Accomodation and some food
FOR: Field Studies Council

You will be asked to assist with a range of tasks on Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, and in the Grounds of the Field Centre, which may include: Clearing vegetation with hand tools. Strimming and hedge trimming (in house training will be provided). Constructing or maintenance of paths, steps, rails or platforms. Invasive species removal (by hand only). Scrub clearance and coppicing. Tree planting and habitat creation. Monitoring. Tool and machinery maintenance. Working with volunteers. Ideally you will need to be physically fit and happy to work out in all weathers. Some experience of using hand tools would be helpful. This voluntary role offers the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in practical conservation and nature reserve management. This is a stepping stone for those seeking a career in conservation. A room in shared accommodation and access to a shared kitchen will be provided for the duration of the volunteer placement. Another benefit of volunteering is the fabulous cake that is always on offer. Time: 30 hours a week mid-November until mid-February. For more information and an application form, please email Alice at volunteer.sl@field-studies-council.org We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

JOB: Breeding Bird Volunteer Surveyor
BE4: 30-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Yorkshire-wide
PAY: Full training and support towards travel expenses can be provided
FOR: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Are you a keen birder who could put their skills to use contributing to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust monitoring? If you love birds, being out in nature and exploring, then the Volunteer Breeding Bird surveying opportunity is perfect for you! Breeding Bird Surveyors monitor the status and trends of bird populations. The data collected helps us create maps of bird populations, but more importantly for YWT it helps the work we do on our nature reserves. Data collected can indicate a species in decline, helping us manage a reserve to tackle this. Or it could be that we find out a species is thriving, prompting more research into why that might be. If you're able to identify birds by call, song and sight throughout spring and summer, we'd love to hear from you. Time: Fortnightly between the start of April and the end of July. We are looking for volunteer surveyors for a number of our reserves, to see locations please visit our website

JOB: Volunteer Bird of Prey Care Assistant
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: The Devon Bird of Prey Centre
PAY: Training
FOR: The Devon Bird of Prey Centre

This position will offer you the chance to work with Birds of Prey and learn all aspects of general care. This rewarding experience will give you all the training needed for their welfare and to confidently handle and fly a selection of birds to the glove. At the centre I have a large collection of birds of different species to learn about, which makes the work even more interesting. What I would need from you: To be able to commit to 1 or 2 days a week. To have a genuine interest in Birds of Prey. To have a positive outlook and be able to work as part of a team. To have social skills. To be physically fit. For more details or to apply contact Karen by email on karen@devonbirdofprey.co.uk

JOB: NBPT Conservation Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: North Blackpool Pond Trail
PAY: Training given and some expenses too.
FOR: Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside

We are helping to make North Blackpool Pond Trail better for wildlife and a more enjoyable place for us all to visit. If you’d like to join us and help improve the Pond Trail we would value your support. The work is all outdoors - involving the conservation and maintenance of some wonderful wildlife areas. You will also get the chance to enjoy like-minded company and learn new skills too. Time: From a couple of hours to a day a week, every Wednesday and Thursday. Please contact Pauline Taylor 07810123988 pauline.taylor@groundwork.org.uk

JOB: Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Volunteer
BE4: 30-05-2024
IV: --
LOC: Stirley, Huddersfield, HD4 6RP
PAY: Full training and support towards travel expenses can be provided
FOR: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) are the second largest threat to global biodiversity (just below habitat loss. All along Yorkshire’s waterways we see the colonisation spreading every year. Yorkshire Wildlife Trust are on the front line, battling Himalayan balsam, Japanese knotweed and American skunk cabbage. To win, we need volunteers to help us! We're looking for passionate volunteers within the West Region INNS Team. You will have the opportunity to assist staff with INNS surveying, treatment, and post-treatment restoration, and to learn how to identify key native and INNS species, biosecurity, and surveying techniques including the use of our GB-wide app INNS Mapper. There's also the opportunity to assist staff within the West Region Projects team and attend skills training days with the volunteer team. This role operates across the Calder and Colne catchments around Huddersfield and Ripponden. Time: 1-2 weekdays per month between June and November. For more information and to apply, visit our website

JOB: Trustees
BE4: 22-04-2024 9am
IV: 09-05-2024
LOC: Hertfordshire and Middlesex
PAY: This is a voluntary role but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
FOR: Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

We are looking for two exceptional people to join our Board of Trustees. You would oversee our strategy, risk management and financial sustainability, and be an advocate for the Trust, playing a vital role in influencing our supporters, partners, funders and key stakeholders. You will provide advice and support to the dedicated and highly skilled staff team who run the organisation day-to-day, stand up for nature, and deliver on our objectives. You will need to have a passion for ensuring a positive future for wildlife, and be able to think strategically. You will need to attend quarterly Council meetings and the AGM. We are a welcoming and open organisation, committed to the principles of Equality Diversity and Inclusion. While all applications will be considered on merit, we would strongly encourage anyone from a minority background to consider applying as we need all perspectives if we are to succeed in our mission. More generally, we would particularly like to hear from people who have skills in one or more of the following areas – ecology, land management, business development, and philanthropic giving. Trustees can be appointed for up to three consecutive three-year terms. If you’d like to help make a difference for wildlife in Herts and Middlesex as one of our Trustees, please contact Becky at becky.vernon-clinch@hmwt.org for an information pack. Please visit our website for more information about the Trust - www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk

JOB: 6 x Volunteer Sheep Lookers
BE4: 10-05-2024
IV:
LOC: South Lanarkshire
PAY:
FOR: Scottish Wildlife Trust

Come and help us monitor our conservation grazing flock at our Cander Moss reserve near Kirkmuirhill, South Lanarkshire. As part of good animal husbandry we are looking for volunteers to provide a daily check on our flock and to report any issues. Opportunities are flexible and will take up to 1 hour per visit. BUT You should be available for one shift per week. Own transport, some basic fitness and commitment to the project are the most important aspects. ASK Please see volunteer page of our website for more details: https://c-js.co.uk/3yPwNhW

JOB: Residential Volunteer - West Sedgemoor, Somerset
BE4: ASAP
IV: --
LOC: West Sedgemoor, Near Taunton, Somerset
PAY: Accommodation (including bills), appropriate training will be provided
FOR: RSPB

6 months - 1 Year. RSPB Sedgemoor Reserves in Somerset are special places with important habitats, including flower rich grassland and woodland. One priority habitat is lowland wet grassland which provides a home for a range of wetland species including lapwing, redshank, curlew, snipe and many other species declining outside reserves. We are looking for an enthusiastic residential volunteer to join the team for a minimum of 6 months, managing the internationally important reserves. You will play an essential part delivering the reserve work programme and implementing the reserve management plan so that the reserve is managed to its full potential. You will undertake habitat management work on lowland wet-grassland and deciduous woodland. Full training will be provided as appropriate. Depending on the season it may include work with, ATV, 4WD, tractors and livestock handling. This is an excellent chance to make a genuine contribution to wildlife conservation and get on the ladder towards a career. Apply: https://c-js.co.uk/3vjKibR

JOB: Peat Dragonfly Monitor Volunteer
BE4: 08-04-2024 5pm
IV: --
LOC: Swarth Moor, Yorkshire Dales
PAY: Full training will be provided
FOR: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Do you want to be involved in helping monitor populations of dragonflies and damselflies across Yorkshire’s peatland habitats? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors off the beaten track in sunny weather? How about contributing to data collection efforts to help with dragonfly conservation? If so, then this role will be perfect for you! Around half of our British dragonflies and damselflies depend upon peatlands, bogs and mires. The biological records in these surveys will contribute to our ‘Dragons in the Dales’ project for the Species Recovery Programme, which is focused on the red-listed white faced darter dragonfly (currently extinct from Yorkshire). We need your help to monitor these species to contribute to dragonfly iRecord records for the British Dragonfly Society, and for field research into peatbog dragonflies to allow peatlands to thrive! For more information and to apply visit Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website

JOB: Conservation Breeding Unit Horticulturalist
BE4: 12-04-2024
IV: --
LOC: Slimbridge, Gloucestershire
PAY:
FOR: WWT Slimbridge

We are looking for a passionate conservationist who loves wetland nature and supports the work of WWT. We are looking for a physically fit, enthusiastic and practical person who enjoys getting their hands dirty and rolling up their sleeves. The role is for someone who likes working outside in wetland environments in any weather. We want someone who doesn’t mind doing dirty jobs such as cleaning water pumps and filters, arduous jobs like cutting grass, or precise work involving animal welfare. No formal qualifications are required, however this role would suit someone with experience, or a desire to learn, horticultural and DIY skills. Times to be agreed, ideally 1 - 2 days (Sunday to Thursday) a week for a six month period, starting in April 2024. More information https://c-js.co.uk/4cuwXOr

JOB: Meadow Survey Volunteers
BE4: 13/09/24
IV: --
LOC: Cumbria wide
PAY: Materials, training and support will be provided
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Would you like to help us monitor our restored hay meadows? Do you have some plant ID skills or are keen to develop your skills? Then join our team of meadow surveyors. Surveying grassland hay meadows that Cumbria Wildlife Trust has restored, or has the potential to restore. This involves counting the cover of wildflower species and grass species within celled quadrats at random locations across the site. Previous botanical ID skills would be ideal but not essential if the participant is happy to learn. Survey skills using quadrats will be required to carry out the task but these skills can be taught too. A willingness to work with other volunteers as a pair to carry out the survey. We would like to ask for a minimum of one botanical survey (2 full days of surveying) per year. Interested? then find more details and sign up here

JOB: Marine Champion - Survey Leader
BE4: 13-09-2024
IV: --
LOC: Cumbria coast
PAY: Training, equipment and of pocket travel costs between home and volunteering place will be paid up to a set amount
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Help to take action for our coasts by helping to lead marine wildlife surveys on the North West Coast! No previous experience needed, other than a passion for the marine environment and a keenness to get involved in assisting or leading surveys! The training day will take you through how to set up, run and record a Shoresearch survey. We will also focus on coastal awareness and species ID, as well as group management, communication and leadership skills. After training day, you can choose to attend surveys. You can find out more about our upcoming survey days here This role is available for those aged 16 years or above. We hope to run another training day at a future date - so contact us if you would be interested. To confirm your interest in this role please email Amber Gould Amberg@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

JOB: Event Support Volunteers - Staveley Woodlands & Brown Robin
BE4: 13-09-2024
IV: --
LOC: South Cumbria
PAY: Travel costs will be reimbursed and lift sharing can often be arranged on request.
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

The role will be based at our Staveley Woodlands & Brown Robin nature reserves and predominantly outdoors. Our events at both locations are varied, so your duties will differ from event to event. Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers often run events at nearby reserves and sometimes need an extra pair of hands. We need someone who can help with fetching and carrying, supporting attendees, act as a backmarker on walks and generally help the event run smoothly. Although no experience is necessary, being able to get along with people from all walks of life is essential, as is an ability to deal with uneven ground. The benefits are great company and feeling that you’re helping people discover the natural world. This is a very flexible role. Choose which events you’d like to help with. Time: Sessions will be ad hoc but will be planned well in advance, giving you plenty of notice, and may last from two hours to a full day. Want to learn more about this role? Apply here

JOB: The Bay - Community Events Volunteer
BE4: 13-09-2024
IV: --
LOC: Barrow area, Barrow in Furness
PAY: Training, hot brews, travel expenses and lift sharing available
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Do you love wildlife? Are you a people person? Interested in volunteering at one of Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s coastal events and learn new conservation skills? Volunteer on one of The Bay’s community engagement events. The Bay: A blueprint for recovery, offers wellbeing events around Morecambe Bay. Community event volunteers help to connect people to nature and also help people take action to protect wildlife. Events vary, and include story-telling, coastal stargazing, UV rock pooling, guided walks, beach cleans, egg case hunts, creating marine sand sculptures and other craft activities. Take a look at The Bay events programme you’d like to help with, https://c-js.co.uk/494WYB9. No specific skills or experience are needed. Volunteer indoors or outdoors. If this role is for you, then we’d love to hear from you. https://c-js.co.uk/48ZftqB

JOB: Nature and Wellbeing Volunteers
BE4: 13-09-2024
IV: --
LOC: Barrow area, Barrow in Furness
PAY: Training, hot brews, travel expenses, DBS check
FOR: Cumbria Wildlife Trust

Do you love wildlife? Are you a people person? Interested in learning new conservation and life skills, volunteering with the Cumbria Wildlife Trust? We are seeking volunteers to support Nature and Well-being Officer, Jessica Mordain, to run group nature and well-being sessions with The Bay team. The Bay project run weekly two-hour long sessions using the coastal environment and natural world to positively impact people’s health and mental well-being. Group activities range from conservation, growing, arts and crafts, mindfulness and nature walks. The group participants will be working towards a John Muir Award, you could get yours too! Your role will involve helping to set up, support the running of the activities and packing up of the event. Time: Weekly 2 hour sessions. More role details and requirements can be found via bit.ly/3Qey8Jb If this role is for you, then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Jessica Mordain, via volunteering@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk

JOB: Volunteer Conservation Volunteers
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: North Aberdeenshire
PAY: Some travel expenses
FOR: Scottish Wildlife Trust

Help our seasonal Aberdeenshire Ranger undertake management work on 4 of our reserves. Much work will involve footpath strimming, control of invasive species and boardwalk repair, amongst others. 1 – 2 day commitment per week required ideally for duration of season (April to September) and must be willing to undertake practical work in all weathers. Car owner useful unless you can get to Westhill for a lift. Please see volunteer page of Scottish Wildlife Trust website https://c-js.co.uk/3KEC0NN

SCRAmble Editor - Scottish Countryside Rangers' Association

Logo: SCRA

A new volunteer Editor for the Scottish Countryside Rangers' Association (SCRA) Magazine, SCRAmble is sought!

The current SCRAmble Editor will be stepping down at the AGM in April, so SCRA Council are now looking for a new Editor. With 3 editions a year, and working with a wonderful Designer, the Editing of SCRAmble is an excellent addition to any CV. You don't have to be a 'serving' Ranger in Scotland, but you do need to be someone who cares about Rangering in Scotland and knows people and places.

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In Depth Features. An index of articles about volunteering from CJS Focus editions dating back to 2005. Articles cover both participant and co-ordinator points of view. The adverts will most likely have closed for applications but the contact organisations can proof be useful. 

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CJS Focus on Volunteering in association with Chester Zoo published in February 2024

8 articles and 96 voluntary roles along with lots of volunteering opportunities across the UK so have a look through the regions for something you can get involved in.

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