The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (New Quay, West
Wales,
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
We need a committed volunteer to work at the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife
Centre between April and October 2010.
Post description:
• Main responsibility will be to assist with the cataloguing of the
bottlenose dolphin photographs for the photo-ID purposes of the CBMWC,
including matching individuals to previous year’s images.
• Giving talks on the photo-identification work conducted at the CBMWC to
interested parties.
• Co-ordinate and organise other volunteers participating with the
photo-ID work at CBMWC, to tie in with the daily rota.
• Be responsible for training new volunteers in the analysis of photo-ID
images, transferring images from memory cards to the Photo-ID computer and
ensuring that all images are stored in the correct folders on the computer,
e.g. week, date and trip folder and encounter folder if there is more than one
per trip.
• Production of up to date procedures for all aspects of the photo-ID
work in order that other volunteers can use them in order to complete any
photo-ID tasks required of them.
• Ensure that all 2010 images and data are backed up on a regular basis
throughout the season (external hard drive, DVDs or CDs) so that there is more
than one copy in existence in case of computer failure.
• At the end of the 2010 season help to compile a photo-ID catalogue that
includes images from 2009 and 2010 and information and data on what, where and
when animals were seen.
There will also be the opportunity to assist with the boat and land-based
dolphin surveys and help in the Visitor's Centre.
Desired skills and qualifications:
• Fluency in English (essential)
• IT skills
• Able to work well in a small team and independently without
supervision
• Willingness to work in a conscientious, responsible and reliable
manner
• Enthusiastic and hard working
• An interest in wildlife and conservation
• Experience working with the public, and public speaking would be useful
• An interest and knowledge of British cetaceans would be an
advantage
• A background in biology, particularly marine biology/environmental
science would be useful
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time commitment:
The Voluntary Assistant Photo-ID Officer role requires a commitment of at least
four months, including July to October. Preferably you would be able to commit
for the entire field season April-October. Volunteers living locally who are
available on a part time basis are also welcome to apply.
Accommodation and expense arrangements:
Basic, shared accommodation can be arranged for approximately £55 per week.
Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs.
About the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (Est.1996):
The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is a non-profit organisation dedicated
to promoting public awareness of the marine species, habitats and conservation
of the marine wildlife in Cardigan Bay through research and education. The
group is affiliated to the Wildlife Trust of South and
Further information:
Contact Laura on 01545 560032 or volunteer@cbmwc.org
Visit our website www.cbmwc.org
How to apply:
Please contact us by e-mail volunteer@cbmwc.org to request an application form
and further details.
Glanmor Terrace
New Quay
Ceredigion
Wales, SA45 9PS
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Glanmor Terrace
New Quay
Ceredigion
SA45 9PS
West Wales,
Ffon/Phone: 01545 560032
E-bost/E-mail: info@cbmwc.org
Website: www.cbmwc.org
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is supported by the
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Group, a Marine interest group of the Wildlife
Trust of South and
Helping to conserve
Cynorthwyo i gadw Bywyd gwyllt Moral Bae Aberteifi trwy
addysg as ymchwil.
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