JOB: WWT Washington Volunteer Photographer
BE4: 21-05-2024
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LOC: Washington.NE38 8LE
PAY: This position is entirely voluntary and is therefore unpaid. Any offer of a volunteer placement is not intended to create a legally binding contract between us and any agreement may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. Neither of us
FOR: WWT Washington

At WWT, we create and conserve wetlands and save species. We bring awe-inspiring nature up close and let it do the talking. We help people to feel part of something amazing and motivate them to make a difference. In this role you will be visiting your local WWT centre on a weekly basis to capture wildlife spectacles, species, visitors’ experiences and our volunteers for inclusion in promotional material for print, online and social media. Who are we looking for? No formal qualifications are required but you will ideally be able to provide good quality examples of images you have taken to demonstrate a high level of skill in any or all of wildlife, landscape, or people photography. Time: A few hours per week for wildlife and landscape photography, and/or as required for event photography. Volunteers may do one or all these kinds of photography, depending on their level of skill at each. More information https://c-js.co.uk/44iANH1

JOB: WWT Washington Volunteer Videographer
BE4: 30-06-2024
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LOC: Washington, NE38 8LE
PAY: This position is entirely voluntary and is therefore unpaid. Any offer of a volunteer placement is not intended to create a legally binding contract between us and any agreement may be cancelled at any time at the discretion of either party. Neither of us
FOR: WWT Washington

We're looking for a videographer to join our marketing team, volunteering a few hours each week to film around our wetland centre and wild reserve. What you'll be doing: Capturing footage of the centre, its wildlife, wetland landscapes, events and people on a regular basis (depending on skill level). Receiving direction from the Marketing and Communications Manager on requirements for specific pieces of footage according to the themes for each week, as well as taking ad hoc footage as great opportunities arise. Working proactively with the WWT Washington team to identify key events and sightings that would make engaging content. No formal qualifications are required. However, you will be able to provide good quality examples of footage you have taken of wildlife, or have experience of watching wildlife. Time: A minimum of a few hours per week, but as much time as you want to give (the longer you spend with wildlife, the better the shots you will get). More information https://c-js.co.uk/44iVN05

JOB: Northamptonshire Wider Countryside Volunteer Officer
BE4: 14-05-2024 9am
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LOC: The Wildlife Trust BCN, Lings House, Billing Lings, Northampton, NN3 8BE
PAY: Training (informally through being part of the team and some formal courses) and travel expenses
FOR: The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire

This role provides an opportunity to gain skills and experience through working alongside the Wider Countryside Team in Northamptonshire. We’re a busy team whose work includes providing nature conservation advice to landowners, public bodies and individual members of the public; undertaking surveys; working with local communities on conservation projects and supporting the high-quality management of our nature reserves. Northamptonshire has some internationally important wetlands, beautiful wildflower grasslands and ancient woodlands, so our work is varied and there’s lots to do. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about wildlife conservation to join us for 2 or 3 days a week for about 6 months. Find out more, including how to apply, on our website: www.wildlifebcn.org/volunteering-opportunities.

JOB: Immersive Volunteer Ranger
BE4: 06-05-2024
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LOC: Coniston, Cumbria
PAY: Shared accommodation can be provided or agreed travel expenses between home and the base. Appropriate PPE and training provided.
FOR: National Trust, South Lakes

We have two volunteer Ranger opportunities open to anyone looking for experience in practical conservation within a large countryside property in the National Trust. Volunteering with the South Lakes Ranger team you will get involved with a variety of practical tasks such as (but not limited to) drystone walling, hedgelaying, tree planting, path building and signage. You will have the opportunity to assist with and potentially lead volunteer groups, and learn about wider conservation issues and land management. You will move around the team to volunteer with all the Rangers, including those with specialist roles in woodland management and upland footpath maintenance. This will suit you if you are available to volunteer up to four days a week (8:00-16:00 weekdays only) for up to ten months, days can be discussed at interview. For more information and to register your interest visit our website. If you have any questions, contact leila.todhunter@nationaltrust.org.uk

JOB: UKBMS Butterfly Transect Volunteers
BE4:
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LOC: Sevenoaks, Swale, Blean
PAY: Some expenses paid
FOR: Kent Wildlife Trust

Help our reserves and monitoring team contributing data to a national monitoring scheme by walking along an existing butterfly transect route and recording the animals. Locations: Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. Nashenden Down. Stonelees Nature Reserve. South Blean Woods. Queendown Warren Nature Reserve. Darland Banks. Please see our website for more details and to apply UKBMS Butterfly Transect Volunteer | Kent Wildlife Trust

JOB: Wolf Research Volunteer
BE4: 28-05-2024
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LOC: Poland
PAY: High-quality certified vocational training
FOR: Wild Areas Network

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME on Wolf Research Project in Poland, June 2024. You have an opportunity to support the work of top Polish scientific body - Polish Academy of Sciences. You will install camera traps in the field, walking often through very pristine but difficult and swampy terrain. Your work will be complemented with our certified, hands-on course on professional camera trapping, tracking and telemetry for wolf monitoring, wildlife conservation and management. We will stay in Puszcza Swietokrzyska Forest, based in a forester's lodge. It's an exciting experience for Professional Conservationists, Students 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 us 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: Learning & Events Voluntary Trainee (Marine)
BE4: 30-04-2024
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LOC: Yorkshire Coast
PAY: Full training provided
FOR: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Could you inspire the next generation of marine wildlife heroes? If you’re passionate about marine wildlife and conservation, and engaging with people of all ages, our Voluntary Traineeship could be for you! Based at our marine education hub the Living Seas Centre at Flamborough, you’ll be part of a busy team delivering an extensive events programme along the Yorkshire coast, including Rockpool Safaris, wildlife cruises, seaweed foraging and soap making. You could be helping to lead school visits and getting involved in organising future events. This varied role is perfect for anyone working towards a career in learning, wildlife conservation and/or visitor engagement. The trainee programme will be tailored to your needs, with expertise and mentorship to guide you through your voluntary traineeship role, ensuring you get the most out of your experience with us. You’ll also have a personal training budget, and contributions towards travel expenses. Time: 2-3 days per week for 6 months. To apply click here

JOB: Volunteer Trainee Countryside Ranger
BE4: 13-05-2024 12pm
IV: 23-05-2024
LOC: Occombe Farm, Torbay, Devon
PAY: Training Budget, Accommodation
FOR: Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust

This is a fantastic 9-12 month training opportunity set in the beautiful countryside of South Devon. We are recruiting a Long-Term Volunteer based with our ranger team at Occombe Farm. The placement gives the opportunity to work on a wide variety of sites and habitats, including SSSI, calcareous grassland, LNR Woodlands and the stunning South West Coast Path. The main focus will be on delivering the practical countryside management programme. Time: 4 days a week for 9 to 12 months. To apply for the position please visit our recruitment page (https://www.countryside-trust.org.uk/vacancies/) where you will find the job description and an application form. For further details about the role, please email Sam Richards at sam.richards@countryside-trust.org.uk or imogen.budd-thiemann@countryside-trust.org.uk

JOB: NHSN Student Naturalist
BE4: 28-06-2024
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LOC: Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
PAY: Holiday entitlement, flexible TOIL, volunteer travel expanses, flexible remote working
FOR: Natural History Society of Northumbria

Do you have a keen interest in nature and want to develop new skills? If so, why not consider undertaking a placement with NHSN! NHSN is one of the longest-running natural history societies around. Through delivering a range of events and communications, we aim to inspire people to enjoy and experience North East nature, encouraging lifelong learning and regional citizen science. One of our aims is to support students in conservation and natural history, giving them experience working in the sector through practical volunteering, public engagement, nature communications, and wildlife recording. Time: 4-5 days per week. To apply please send a cover letter supporting your application to james.common@newcastle.ac.uk setting out why you wish to undertake a placement with NHSN and what you feel you will bring to the role (max 1-side of A4). Candidates will be contacted for an informal discussion about the role. For more information please visit the Student Naturalist Placement Information Pack.

JOB: Trustee
BE4: 06-05-2024 9am
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LOC: Hybrid - some meetings held in Victoria, London
PAY: Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
FOR: London Wildlife Trust

We’re looking for Trustees to join our Board to help achieve our vision of London alive with nature, where everyone can enjoy wildlife. We are also keen to hear from aspiring or existing trustees 30 years old and under. We know that diversity of both representation and thought is a powerful key to unlocking the full potential of London Wildlife Trust. Do you have experience in one of these areas? Visitor attractions: managing visitor experience and/or generating commercial income in a similar charity-led visitor attraction. Retail: we have ambitions to develop and online retail offering so experience in this area would be hugely beneficial. Outdoor learning: strategically support our well-established outdoor learning programmes. Legislation and advocacy: an understanding of biodiversity policy and legislation, and an in-depth understanding of nature recovery and political advocacy at a national level, including the regional context of London borough councils, and Greater London Authority. Time: 6 meetings each year plus occasional ad hoc support. More information: https://c-js.co.uk/49Iwc1P