Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
New Quay
Wales
Dedicated to conserving Cardigan Bay’s marine wildlife through education and research
The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is currently recruiting for a number of exciting new volunteer positions for the 2015 season. We are looking for a volunteer to manage our Atlantic grey seal photo-ID project, a volunteer co-ordinator assistant and a volunteer marine education and awareness assistant.
About CBMWC
The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is based in New Quay, west Wales, UK and is the marine wing of the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. Since 1996 we have been dedicated to raising awareness of the local marine environment through education and research. Using boat-based and land-based surveys, photo-ID and acoustic studies we monitor bottlenose dolphin, harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations in the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and wider Irish Sea. We also run a busy visitor centre as well as an education and activity room which offers marine educational and awareness raising activities for families with young children.
Atlantic grey seal photo-ID assistant
We are recruiting a research volunteer to continue our Atlantic grey seal photo-ID project throughout the 2015 field season (March-November). Initiated in 2014, the seal photo-ID project aims to create a catalogue of individuals photographed in Cardigan Bay area to learn more about their travelling habits and areas that are important to them. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in all aspects of a new CBMWC research project, to gain valuable research and analytical skills and to make a positive contribution to local conservation initiatives and collaborations.
Role description:
The successful volunteer will be responsible for analysing photographs of seals taken mainly along the Cardigan Bay coast, sorting and matching images as well as liaising with existing collaborators of this project. Depending on skills and experience there may also be an opportunity to go out into the field to capture images first hand throughout the field season and to assist with the further development of the project. This project may be suitable for an MSc project, however the student would need to commit their time for the duration of the project (this may be negotiable). The successful volunteer will also have the opportunity to be involved in other aspects of CBMWC’s work and will need to be flexible and willing to help out with other tasks associated with CBMWC’s work where required.
Essential skills and qualifications:
· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and unsupervised
· IT literate
· Good attention to detail
· An interest in wildlife and conservation
· Proven report writing skills
· Organised and dedicated
Desirable skills
· Experience using digital SLR cameras
· Previous experience of photo-identification (not necessarily with seals)
· Experience of Access databases
· Experience using GIS programs (ESRI ArcGIS or QGIS)
· Experience of statistical analysis
· A background in biology/marine biology/environmental science
· Driving licence and access to a vehicle
Commitment:
Although this is a volunteer role, we are looking for a volunteer that is able to commit for the entire field season from 23rd March to 2nd November 2015. You will be required to work up to five days a week (including weekends), this will depend on field work and activities as daily work schedule can change depending on weather conditions and events planned.
To apply:
Please email a CV and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) outlining your experience and motivations for applying to volunteer@cbmwc.org with “Seal ID 2015” in the subject line. The deadline is midnight on 1st February 2015. Interviews via Skype will be held in the week commencing 9th February.
Volunteer co-ordinator assistant
We are recruiting an volunteer co-ordinator assistant for the 2015 season (March to November) to help coordinate our volunteers and promote our work and activities via social media networks. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about running a small but very active marine conservation group, to develop skills in volunteer co-ordination and training and leadership experience.
Role description:
· Assist with volunteer coordination and training
· Assist with the administration of the CBMWC
· Provide engaging content across CBMWC social media
· Assist in researching, developing and implementing strategies to build our online community using social listening and management tools like Hootsuite and Facebook Insights
· Develop creative, new social media campaigns
· Assist in producing a bi-monthly CBMWC newsletter
· Assist with website updates
Essential skills and qualifications:
· Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Confident communicator
· Leadership skills
· Approachable
· Experience of team working
· Experience using social media
· IT literate
· Enthusiastic, conscientious and hard working
· Proactive with ability to work unsupervised
· Responsible, flexible and mature attitude
· Excellent attention to detail
Desirable skills
· Experience of managing small teams
· Experience in updating Word press websites
Commitment:
This is a volunteer role.
We are looking for a volunteer that is able to commit for the entire field season from 23rd March to 2nd November 2015. You will be required to work up to five days a week (including weekends).
To apply:
Please email a CV and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) outlining your experience and motivations for applying to volunteer@cbmwc.org with “Volunteer Project Officer 2015” in the subject line. The deadline is midnight on 1st February 2015. Interviews via Skype will be held in the week commencing 9th February.
Volunteer Marine Education and Awareness assistant
We are recruiting a voluntary Marine Education and Awareness assistant for the 2015 season (March to November) to promote and deliver our educational programme and assist with awareness raising work and events in the local community. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to help run the educational activities of a small but very active marine conservation group, gaining experience and developing skills essential for a career in environmental education.
Role description:
This is a volunteer role, which is ideally suited to someone who is looking to develop a career or gain experience in environmental education.
· Assist with development and promotion of a programme of educational activities for the 2015 season
· Assist with delivering educational activities from our ground floor activity room and on the local beach (weather permitting)
· Host visiting groups, provide talks and activities
· Develop new educational activities and materials
· Assist with event organisation and promotion, e.g. World Ocean Day, The Wildlife Trusts’ National Marine Week
· Represent CBMWC/WTSWW at outside events
· Organise regular beach cleans
Essential skills and qualifications:
· Fluency in English
· Experience of working with children and families
· Experience in delivering educational activities
· Enthusiastic, conscientious and hard working
· Proactive with ability to work unsupervised
· Responsible, flexible and mature attitude
· Interest in wildlife and conservation
· IT skills
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable skills
· An interest and knowledge of British marine life would be an advantage
· A background in biology, particularly marine biology/environmental science
Commitment:
We are looking for a volunteer that is able to commit for the entire field season from 23rd March to 2nd November 2015. You may be required to work up to five days a week (including weekends), some evening volunteering time may be required.
To apply:
Please email a CV and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) outlining your experience and motivations for applying to volunteer@cbmwc.org with “Education volunteer 2015” in the subject line. The deadline is midnight on 1st February 2015. Interviews via Skype will be held in the week commencing 9th February.
Information for all roles:
Accommodation and expenses:
If you are from outside of the local area then we can assist with finding accommodation.
For example, accommodation can be arranged locally in private houses for approximately £60/week, including bills. You will be responsible for all your own accommodation, travel and other expenses incurred however, it is relatively easy to find a part-time job.
Contact:
For further information and any queries, please contact
Laura Mears, Project Officer
Email: volunteer@cbmwc.org
Tel: 01545 560224
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
Patent Slip Building
Glanmor Terrace
New Quay
Ceredigion
SA45 9PS
www.cbmwc.org
Laura Mears
Project Officer
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Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
Patent Slip Building
Glanmor Terrace
New Quay
Ceredigion
SA45 9PS
Wales, UK
Ffon/Phone: 01545 560 224
E-bost/Email: info@cbmwc.org
Website: www.cbmwc.org
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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 West Wales.
Helping to conserve Cardigan Bay's marine wildlife through education and research
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