Dear All, Our Purpose: The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT) is the leading voice for the conservation of Hebridean cetaceans; dedicated to enhancing knowledge and understanding of Scotland's whales, dolphins and porpoises and the Hebridean marine environment through education, research and working within local communities towards lasting conservation. About the Placement: HWDT operates a vital cetacean conservation programme in the Scottish Hebrides conducting research into the distribution, abundance and habitat use of cetaceans (and basking sharks). Our pioneering, locally based community engagement programme, educates decision makers of the future and inspires people to learn more about Scottish cetaceans and the marine environment. Programmes which are well established, running for over 20 years. Please <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbv5ohmAB6c> CLICK HERE to watch an informative short video about the 2017 placements. The Trust is recruiting five volunteers to assist with the delivery of the 2017 season. Based in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, all the placements will provide time aboard our research vessel, Silurian, experience delivering activities in the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Centre and provision for dedicated project work in the office. We are recruiting for a variety of positions, each with the opportunity to develop new skills and experience. Please follow the links for more details: - <http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/stand_alone.asp?page=Community-Engagemen t.asp> Community Sightings Volunteer Placement - keen to pass on your passion for the marine environment and help enthuse the next generation? Do you like sharing information with the public? This is the placement for you. - <http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/stand_alone.asp?page=Events-Media.asp> Events and Media Placement - do you have an interest in media production and promotion of events? Do you like engaging with the public? This is the placement for you. - <http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/stand_alone.asp?page=Community-Sightings .asp> Community Sightings Placement - interested in gaining experience in delivering a citizen science programme? Do you want to develop our sightings records and understanding of local cetacean populations? This is the placement for you. - <http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/stand_alone.asp?page=Photo-Identificatio n.asp> Photo Identification Placement - if you wish to gain experience in a fundamental cetacean research tool, this is the placement for you. Analyse images throughout the 2017 season; identify new individuals and record re-sightings of animals already in our catalogue. - <http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/stand_alone.asp?page=Silurian-Support.as p> Research Vessel Support Placement - eager to learn what it takes to run a boat-based research programme? This placement is for you. We operate a unique citizen science programme aboard Silurian, get involved and help deliver a fantastic season! Information on how to apply can be found in the specific briefs through the links above. Closing date is 8th January at noon. If you are interested in applying for more than one placement please indicate which you'd like to apply for in your cover letter, ranking the positions in order of preference. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a Skype interview in the week commencing 16th January. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Morven Russell, HWDTs Volunteer Coordinator, on volunteercoordinator@hwdt.org or 01688 302620. Kind regards, Morven Morven Russell Volunteer Coordinator Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust +44 (0)1688 302620 <http://www.hwdt.org> www.hwdt.org 28 Main Street Tobermory Isle of Mull Scotland PA75 6NU Please note my standard working days are Mon - Wed