Volunteer Assistant Ranger (Seabird Fieldwork)
Scottish Wildlife Trust
We are looking for up to 4 volunteer assistant rangers (focusing on seabird fieldwork) to work with the Handa Ranger and a small close-knit team of volunteers to deliver visitor and conservation management on Handa Island wildlife reserve.
Roles would last for approximately 16 weeks from May until September.
There will be a mixture of roles such as:
Monitoring
You will lead on:
- Carrying out population and productivity counts for kittiwake, fulmar, guillemot and razorbill;
- Writing up the seabird monitoring section of the seasonal report
Landing visitors and providing information
Path maintenance
Other practical duties such as beach cleaning, maintaining the accommodation and its water system
Free accommodation & reimbursement of expenses provided.
What we are looking for:
- ability to handle the rigours of living and working in close proximity with others over a long period
- candidates who "wear well" with others and can work as a team
- sense of humour and positive outlook
What you will get in return:
- a lasting magical experience that should be the highlight of your year
- a wonderful work environment
- an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature
About Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT)
For over 50 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 a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
For over 50 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 a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
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