- Advice / Information Giving, Community / Economic Development, Conservation / Gardening, Practical / DIY, Residential Volunteering, Specialist / Technical
- Environment
- Opportunity start date: 18th May 2024
- Opportunity end date: 17th August 2024
Description
This is an exciting and varied opportunity to live and work on this wonderful remote island. Work with our Handa Ranger staff undertaking a wide range of different tasks including seabird monitoring (kittiwakes, fulmars, guillemots, razorbills), practical work, landing and meeting visitors.
What we are looking for:
Experience of communal living ideally in a remote setting
Someone who ‘wears well’ with others.
The role requires a good level of health and fitness and a sense of humour
Some fieldwork experience useful
Self motivated & willingness to be flexible
What you will get in return:
A great work environment with fantastic views
A great staff and volunteer team
An unforgettable experience that is great for your CV
Free onsite accommodation and subsistence allowance
Organisation aims and objectives
For around 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland.
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Frequency and commitment details
Full time commitment required but 2 days off per week provided.
Restrictions
Aged 18 or over.
Experience required: You must have:
• Prior wildlife monitoring experience
• Be comfortable working at heights and around cliffs;
• A flexible attitude to working hours and communal living;
• The ability to thrive in a communal environment, with minimal personal space;
• Good level of health and fitness;
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a tight team;
• Good communication skills;
• A love of being outside- whatever the weather!
It would be good to have:
• Prior seabird monitoring experience;
• Good practical experience and ability with a variety of hand tools;
• Good all-round wildlife knowledge;
• Desire to pursue career in conservation.
Travel details: You will need to make your own travel arrangements to the ferry on the mainland. This can be discussed with staff before starting.
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: £30 per week subsistence allowance. Free on site accommodation provided.
Taster details: n/a
Training details: All necessary role related training provided. First Aid training may be provided as part of the role./