JOB PAID TRAINEESHIPS (x5) for young people (aged 16-25)

BE4 11/11/22 (9am) IV 18/11/22

LOC LONDON

PAY Tax-free training bursary of £6076

FOR LONDON WILDLIFE TRUST

Looking to kickstart your conservation career? As part of the Keeping it Wild project, we are offering 5 paid traineeships for young people aged 16-25. Keeping it Wild trainees will have the opportunity to work across multiple London Wildlife Trust nature reserves across the capital. 5 full time 4-month placements starting Monday 16^th January 2023. Unique opportunity to spend time working with the London Wildlife Trust team, learning valuable practical skills in urban nature conservation, community engagement and communications. To apply: https://c-js.co.uk/3oAi5G5
 
We work for a #WilderTeesValley, protecting wildlife and wild places, and educating, influencing and empowering people to take action for nature. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities including practical conservation, environmental education and community work. Visit www.teeswildlife for more information or #Teeswildlife on social media.
 
Nature Nurtures is a new cross-sector project led by London Wildlife Trust with partners Spread the Word, Black Girls Hike CIC and London Youth. We’re running a practical conservation volunteering & creative arts club hosted at nature reserves exclusively for young people (16-25).
See: https://c-js.co.uk/3Mhuaf3  Any questions? Reach me at cnwanodi@wildlondon.org.uk

Certificate in Conservation Management.
Let's get your conservation career on track. This comprehensive course, brought to you by the UK’s leading ecology training company, is aimed at people wanting to enter conservation as a career, even if you don't have a relevant degree or experience. The course can be tailored to suit your own career interests such as working with animals or working on nature reserves.
The course can be taken over a period of up to 2 years and is suitable for people working full time or raising a family. Start any time and work at your own pace. There are two field courses and regular webinars so you can meet your tutor and fellow students. £2400.00 (incl VAT). Instalment options available 10 or 12 payments.
More details: https://ecologytraining.co.uk/courses/certificate-in-conservation-management/

JOB WILDLIFE AND WOODLAND MANAGEMENT OFFICER

DEL 01/11/22 Closing Date: End of October with a view to offer interviews in November.
LOC EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK

PAY YES

FOR THE EXMOOR SQUIRREL PROJECT - SELF EMPLOYED POSITION

The Exmoor Squirrel Project is a partnership of public, private and 3rd sector organisations committed to managing down populations of grey squirrels to assist recovery, expansion and resilience of trees and woodland, and to prepare for the restoration of native species. We have secured support from the Forestry Commission and are seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals or organisations, for positions of ‘Wildlife and Woodland Management Officers’ from now until March 2025 to help deliver this programme. If you are interested, available, self-employed, flexible, and committed, please contact us with the following: name of individual, group, or company; qualifications and experience; brief resumé outlining why you believe you can help us deliver this programme. In the first instance, please register your interest with, and send the above required information to, Kat Webb of Red Squirrel South-West: rsswproject@gmail.com Application packs will then be sent out to you once available.

Foxglove Covert LNR, North Yorkshire (Catterick Garrison)

Volunteering opportunities include: - hands-on habitat management - meeting and greeting in the Field Centre - leading or helping with guided walks - photography and species recording - helping with fund-raising and events. Learn new skills, keep fit and have fun! foxglovelnr@btinternet.com 07754 270980

The RSPB Residential Volunteering Scheme offers placements at 48 sites in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. These give an opportunity to help with our conservation work and gain practical or people engagement experience on our reserves. For more information and current opportunities please visit our website https://volunteer.rspb.org.uk/residential-opportunities

Could you become a Dragon Finder? A massive 41% of the World’s amphibians and 21% of Europe’s reptiles are at risk of extinction. You can help amphibians and reptiles in the UK by using this app to submit your sightings. Download the Dragon Finder app for free at www.froglife.org/dragon-finder-app   

We offer a range of nature conservation training opportunities, from inspiring distance learning courses to longer-term residential traineeships - providing you with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence required by the nature conservation sector. Spaces are still available for our 2023 course dates. Email: info@ambios.net Web: www.ambios.net

Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques. Learn to effectively assess and monitor biodiversity and ecosystems across all biomes with this part-time Oxford University course. A choice of modules enables you to explore areas of interest and specialism relevant to your professional needs. Taught mostly online. Email: est@conted.ox.ac.uk or visit www.conted.ox.ac.uk/est

JNCC-recognised Marine Mammal Observer training, required for MMOs working in UK waters. MMOs work in the offshore industries to mitigate potential impacts of operations on marine mammals by implementing relevant guidelines. The course covers the JNCC guidelines and the role of the MMO. See www.carolynbarton.co.uk  or contact info@carolynbarton.co.uk.

JOB VOLUNTEERS

BE4 15/12/22

LOC ETON, BERKSHIRE

PAY Training

FOR SWAN LIFELINE

We are an Eton based Swan Charity, Swan Lifeline. We rescue, rehabilitate and release swans within a 50 miles radius of Eton. We are only able to operate as we have a great group of volunteers who help. Volunteering with us would include, cleaning pens, feeding, and usual bird care, helping on rescues when needed and releases back into the wild. Our on-site team have a wealth of knowledge so learning would be very hands on about these beautiful birds. Contact: Cindy Smulders, Trustee, cindy@swanlifeline.uk

JOB VOLUNTEER

DEL 01/01/23

LOC ERIDGE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS

PAY Hands on experience with British wildlife

FOR FOLLY WILDLIFE RESCUE

Do you have a passion for British wildlife and a free morning/afternoon per week? Do you want to support a small, family led charity situated in the beautiful Broadwater Forest? Are you reliable, committed and looking to connect with other wildlife enthusiasts? Folly Wildlife Rescue is looking for weekend volunteers to support our small team of staff who care for a huge variety of British wildlife admitted into our hospital. You will need to be reliable, enthusiastic, caring and physically able to clean, bend and kneel for 3-4 hours. Shifts available are: Saturday 9-1pm or 1-5pm; Sunday 9-1pm. Find out more information at follywildliferescue.org.uk or email volunteering@follywildliferescue.org.uk to apply.

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Jersey Zoo Internship

We are offering 6 -12 month long unpaid internships from August 2023-August 2024 in our Animal and Learning Departments. To find out more about this internship and how to apply please visit our Durrell Conservation Academy website at https://training.durrell.org/   Applications close 1st December 2022

Welsh Ornithological Society – President, Iolo Williams
WOS is the national body which aims to unify birdwatchers and ornithologists across the whole of Wales, representing affiliated local and county bird clubs and groups with the country agencies and Welsh Government to help conserve birds in Wales. Find out more at https://birdsin.wales/. 

Scotland's first and only voluntary marine reserve on the Berwickshire Coast has a number of volunteering opportunities available including intertidal marine monitoring, beach cleaning and cetacean surveys. Please contact info@berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk for more information. www.berwickshiremarinereserve.org.uk 

Swift Conservation - supporting the UK's fastest bird in level flight!
We offer free advice to all who need to protect Swift populations within existing buildings, or wish to add a Swift population to a new site. www.swift-conservation.org  mail@swift-conservation.org 07941 038788

Secret World Wildlife Rescue is a respected source of expertise and centre of excellence where British wildlife can receive the best care. We are happy to share this knowledge with anyone who wishes to learn more about wildlife and caring for wild animals. We offer a variety of courses for members of the public, wildlife rehabilitators and veterinary professionals.

For those interested in learning more about British wildlife our Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release courses may be the perfect fit. They delve into the process of assessing, rehabilitating and releasing wildlife. As the courses are run on zoom they are accessible to all and followed by a practical course at SWWR where attendees gain hands on experience in animal first aid.

Our ever-popular species-specific courses offer an in depth look into the care of particular species, including hedgehogs, badgers, garden birds and foxes - with more species being added frequently.

SWWR’s Wildlife course for Veterinary Professionals is the perfect way for vets, vet nurses and students to improve their wildlife knowledge and a great opportunity for CPD.

For more information on the courses above and the many others that Secret World run please visit their website: https://www.secretworld.org/wildlife-courses

The British Big Cat Society is a UK Network of people whose aim is to research, study and analyse the presence of Big Cats throughout Britain. Another major focus will be to educate the public about big cats in general and also more specifically about the ones we believe are present in the UK. www.britishbigcats.org

The CJS Team would like to thank everyone who has contributed adverts, articles and information for this CJS Focus publication.

Next edition will feature Volunteering, published on 6 February 2023.

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