Intertidal Fish Survey Volunteer
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Do you love being outdoors and have a good eye for detail? If you'd like to be part of one of the biggest restoration programmes in the UK then we have a 'fin-tastic' opportunity for you! We're on the look-out for 8-10 volunteers to help us survey fish populations in the Humber Estuary.
Why do we need you:
You'll play a vital role in ensuring surveys are delivered consistently throughout the season, and build a stronger, more resilient monitoring team. Volunteer support directly enables more comprehensive spatial and seasonal coverage, stronger datasets, and more robust evidence to guide future restoration decisions. Your time and effort will play a vital role in expanding what the team can achieve and in building a clearer picture of the health of the Humber’s estuarine ecosystems.
What will you be doing?
In this role, you will be involved in hands-on intertidal fieldwork, helping staff deliver finfish surveys in the Humber Estuary. You will help carry out fish surveys using seine netting — a method where a long net is pulled through shallow water and brought back to shore to gently gather fish so they can be recorded and safely released.
You will assist with setting up and retrieving nets, as well as helping to count, measure, and identify estuarine fish species caught in the nets — developing your fish ID skills and gaining confidence in species identification over time.
Full training and induction will be provided. For more information and to apply please visit Yorkshire Wildlife Trust website
The deadlines for applications is Thursday 26th March
About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring wildlife and wild places in Yorkshire.
We were established as a charity in 1946, and are part of The Wildlife Trusts movement. We look after over 100 nature reserves right across Yorkshire, and are involved in hundreds of other conservation-related projects. Our work inspires people to understand the value of nature and to take action for it.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is a charity dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring wildlife and wild places in Yorkshire. We were established as a charity in 1946, and are part of The Wildlife Trusts movement. We look after over 100 nature reserves right across Yorkshire, and are involved in hundreds of other conservation-related projects. Our work inspires people to understand the value of nature and to take action for it.
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