Opportunities for Volunteering in association with the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, New Quay, West Wales 2006.

For more information please visit our website www.cbmwc.org.

Our 2005 Bottlenose dolphin photo-identification catalogue can be found on our website, (http://www.cbmwc.org/current_res/photo-idcatalogue.htm).

We are recruiting willing volunteers to assist with our ongoing research and education programmes concerning the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay, primarily the bottlenose dolphins (photo-identification), harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seals.

Volunteers are needed from mid March until mid October 2006.

Undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects can be supported with boat time and office space.

Please contact us to discuss feasible projects email: info@cbmwc.org.

We support non-invasive and non-disruptive research.

About the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (Est.1996):

The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, based in New Quay, West Wales is a non-profit organisation run by a group dedicated to working for and in the interest of Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre. The group is part of and affiliated to the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales.

Our headquarters are located in the heart of New Quay in a heritage building overlooking the beautiful beach and harbour. This facility is a valuable and important marine wildlife and conservation asset, which is used for interpretation, education and research and furthermore acts as a focal point of interest and reference for visitors to the area.

The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is dedicated to promoting public awareness of the marine species, habitats and conservation of the marine wildlife in Cardigan Bay through research and education. It is also dedicated to forming links and working with established marine conservation and research groups to set up specific projects and new initiatives both within and outside the local area.

The primary purpose of our ongoing research supported by Environment Wales and the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, is to monitor the marine mammal populations found within Cardigan Bay’s Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and beyond. We endeavour to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of the local marine wildlife and habitats, to encourage respect and conservation of these important entities and to ensure the long term well-being of these animals and the local marine environment.

Our intention is to establish an enduring and stimulating education programme for all. We also aim to provide interpretational materials on the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay and to conduct public awareness initiatives.

This is a fantastic opportunity for volunteers to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife research, to gain knowledge and experience of the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay and of public awareness and education programmes.

Shorter Term Posts

Research & Education Assistant

Sightings Officer

Longer Term Posts (5-6 Months)

Bottlenose dolphin Photo-id catalogue Officer

Education Officer

We are also looking for volunteers with website building experience for a new project, volunteers with accountancy experience, fundraising experience and any other experience that may be of benefit to the CBMWC.

For more information on the work you will be involved in please email: volunteer@cbmwc.org

Volunteer positions are available from mid March until October 2006, commitment for a minimum of 2 weeks is required. Priority will be given to volunteers available for longer periods.

Accommodation can be arranged for committed volunteers (approx 45 - 50GBP per week).

Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs.

Local volunteers are always welcome to join us.

For further information about the work we do please visit - www.cbmwc.org

To apply:

Please contact us by email at volunteer@cbmwc.org and include a copy of your CV detailing your background and relevant experience together with a covering letter indicating when and how long you are available to volunteer.

Or alternatively post your application to:

Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre

Patent Slip Building

Glanmor Terrace

New Quay

Ceredigion

SA45 9PS

West Wales (UK)

Tel: +44 (0) 1545 560032/ (0) 7796135490