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Wales voluntary vacancies: all of Wales.

 

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JOB: Conservation Volunteer
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Fenn's, Whixall & Bettisfield Mosses NNR, & NNR Base (N Shropshire)
PAY: Travel expenses / Training
FOR: Natural England

A great opportunity to assist with the management and ongoing restoration of Britain’s 3rd largest lowland raised peat bog. The National Nature Reserve is 690ha & straddles the English / Welsh border, 4 miles from Whitchurch, Shropshire & 10 miles from Wrexham. Role is varied & can include practical estate & habitat management tasks, surveying / monitoring, assisting with events / guided walks & office projects. Protective clothing & some formal courses & in-house training provided. Suitable for students looking for a work placement or someone wanting to gain further experience in the conservation sector. To discuss, please contact Steve Dobbin, Reserve Manager; steve.dobbin@naturalengland.org.uk, 07826 530767

JOB: Wider Countryside Butterfly Survey
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: UK
PAY: Training
FOR: Butterfly Conservation

Walk pre-selected survey sites in your area and record butterflies twice between July and August. You will need to survey independently and have butterfly identification skills. An information pack and support is provided. Time: 2 days per year. For info visit the scheme website or contact Rachael Conway at rconway@butterfly-conservation.org

JOB: Community Advocate
BE4: 01-11-2024
IV: --
LOC: UK Wide
PAY: Expenses are paid. Full training provided.
FOR: The Vegan Society

Are you a passionate vegan, over 18 and UK based? We have an ever-growing Community Network of vegans just like you, who have a passion to volunteer and promote veganism where they live. Every month, our Network choose from a range of outreach tasks. These could include town centre stalls, writing to a councillor or MP, sharing our campaigns on social media or contacting local businesses. You're in control of how much or how little you do. We also provide our volunteers with leaflets, banners and workshops so that they are equipped to make the biggest impact possible. Time: Around two days a month to carry out actions, and this is usually spread out across the month. Apply: https://c-js.co.uk/3ur7wvz

JOB: Part time volunteers. Monitoring of breeding curlew
BE4: 01-07-2024
IV: --
LOC: All Wales
PAY: Contributions towards travelling expenses will be considered and training provided depending on location
FOR: Gylfinir Cymru - Curlew Wales

Gylfinir Cymru / Curlew Wales are fourteen different organisations working together for curlew in Wales Conservation Partnership | Curlew Wales The population of this iconic bird is in steep decline in Wales. Survey work is vital in finding curlew during the breeding season to allow conservation measures to be put in place. There are now projects to benefit curlew running throughout Wales. You will be volunteering alongside project staff and other dedicated individuals. Training will be available in many parts of Wales, depending on your location. Suitable for students looking to improve their bird identification skills, to gain further experience in the conservation sector or other individuals looking to help save curlew in Wales. Time: Ad hoc, weekdays or weekends. Please send an email to hello@curlewwales.org and we will be in touch to discuss which area of Wales is best for you.

JOB: Survey Assistant
BE4: May 2024
IV: --
LOC: Wales (Clwydian and Dee Valley AONB, Montgomeryshire and Bannau Brychieniog National Park)
PAY: Training provided and expenses where possible.
FOR: Curlew Connections Wales Project

The survey assistant will work with the Curlew and People Officer in the respective area to conduct transect surveys, habitat assessments and bird surveys. Training will be provided for all aspects of the surveys. Completing transect surveys to determine signs of predators. Preforming habitat assessments. Determine curlew territories and behaviours. Collecting and reporting data. Developing and maintaining relationships with volunteers, landowners and farmers. Essential skills: An interest in conservation and a passion for wildlife. Enjoyment of working outdoors. Comfortable walking varied distances. Access to at least one of the three key project areas. Desirable skills: Basic bird and animal ID skills (training will be provided). Previous experience (training will be provided). Knowledge of local area. Relationships with local community and landowners. The role is open to as many people as are interested, although currently capped at 20 applicants for the time being. Time: Flexible. For more information or to apply please email Katie - kappleby@gwct.org.uk

JOB: Monitoring Assistant
BE4: May 2024
IV: --
LOC: Wales (Clwydian and Dee Valley AONB, Montgomeryshire and Bannau Brychieniog National Park)
PAY: Training provided and expenses where possible.
FOR: Curlew Connections Wales Project

The monitoring assistant will work in the respective area to monitor located curlew pairs, their behaviour and movements. Training will be provided for all aspects of the role and areas can be allocated to best suitable location and accessibility. Key elements: Visiting previous and potential sites to identify curlew territories. Regular visits to identified territories to monitor behaviour, understand territories, locate potential nesting sites. Collecting and reporting data. Developing and maintaining relationships with volunteers, landowners and farmers. Essential skills: An interest in conservation and a passion for wildlife. Enjoyment of working outdoors. Vehicle access. Desirable skills: Basic bird and animal ID skills (training will be provided). Previous experience (training will be provided). Knowledge of local area. Relationships with local community and landowners. This role is open to anyone that is interested, although currently capped at 20 individuals. Time: Flexible. For more information or to apply please email Katie - kappleby@gwct.org.uk

JOB: Schools on Reserves Leader (Outdoor Education)
BE4: 21-07-2024
IV:
LOC: RSPB Conwy
PAY: We supply a uniform and reimburse your travel expenses (up to 25 miles each way).
FOR: RSPB

Do you love the outdoors and nature? Are you keen to learn new skills and try something different? If YES, come and join our Learning team and help us inspire the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts! We are looking for volunteers that are confident and willing to learn the skills needed to deliver our engaging, hands-on lessons to visiting schools. Typical activities we’ll ask you to deliver include minibeast hunting, pond dipping and bird watching. Support and training will be provided but we are looking for volunteers who are: Confidant to manage and lead groups of school children. Enthusiastic about nature and wildlife. Passionate about enthusing and inspiring children. Able to work outdoors adapting to the challenge that comes with the British weather! Time: 9:00-14:30 at least 1 day per month. For more information email RSPB Conwy at conwylearning@rspb.org.uk

JOB: RSPB Conwy Environmental Education Internship (Outdoor Education)
BE4: N / A
IV: --
LOC: RSPB Conwy
PAY: We supply a uniform and reimburse your travel expenses (up to 25 miles each way).
FOR: RSPB Conwy

Help us to re-connect children with nature. We are looking for an Education Volunteer Intern to share their passion for the natural world with school children who visit our inspiring nature reserve. Following a period of training and shadowing our team, we’ll ask you to take the lead in delivering pre-prepared, hands-on, exciting sessions to visiting schools. Typical activities we’ll ask you to lead include minibeast hunting, pond dipping and bird watching. The main things we need from you are good communication skills, a little confidence and bags of enthusiasm - you don’t necessarily need experience of working with children or any kind of specialist knowledge. A keen interest in wildlife, conservation and/or the environment, a willingness to work outdoors whatever the weather and the energy to be on-the-go all day. Time: 9:00-14:30 3 days a week. For more information visit https://c-js.co.uk/49f8oDn or email RSPB Conwy at conwylearning@rspb.org.uk

JOB: Volunteer Ranger
BE4: Ongoing
IV: --
LOC: Lake Vyrnwy, Oswestry
PAY: Training
FOR: Hafren Dyfrdwy

Join us every first Sunday of the month to carry out maintenance and conservation tasks across the Lake Vyrnwy estate. This is a great opportunity to gain conservation experience and meet likeminded people. You will join in on tasks such as fencing, dry stone walling, coppicing and more. No prior experience needed! Time: 5 hours per month. Find out more by emailing visitorsites@hdcymru.co.uk

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