New
Quay
Bottlenose
dolphin research assistant volunteers
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC) is recruiting
volunteer visitor centre and bottlenose dolphin research assistants for the
2012 season (March to November).
The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is a non-profit
organisation based in New Quay, west
To learn more, please visit www.cbmwc.org
Volunteer positions are available for specific dates from
28th March through to 6th November 2012 to help with our
ongoing research, education and awareness-raising programmes concerning the
marine wildlife of
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive
contribution to marine wildlife conservation and meet new people who share your
interests. Learn about the species and habitats in
We welcome undergraduate and postgraduate
students who need field work (including boat) support and office space to
conduct their research projects. Dedicated boat time can be made available.
Please contact us to discuss whether your project ideas are feasible.
Volunteers play a vital role in the Cardigan Bay Marine
Wildlife Centre’s work. The centre relies on the generous help of
volunteers to undertake its work and greatly appreciates your time. Please note
enthusiasm for our work and the marine environment is as valued as experience,
since full training in species identification, data collection/entry and
visitor centre operation is provided.
Position description
Responsibilities/duties will include (but are not limited
to):
·
Visitor centre operation, including
dealing with enquiries and taking boat bookings
·
Land-based surveys in conjunction
with Ceredigion County Council
·
Boat-based surveys
·
Data entry and checking
·
Updating sightings information
·
Beach cleans
·
Educational activities with children
and the general public
Please note that boat surveys are weather dependent and
volunteers take turns to join trips to act as onboard researcher. During times
of bad weather, you will spend more time carrying out data entry and visitor
centre work. You will be expected to work up to 8 hours a day, six days a week.
Field work can involve long periods outdoors, in often inclement weather. All
volunteers are expected to contribute to all CBMWC activities, tasks and field
work and to attend all training sessions provided. As such, if you are only looking to gain field
experience, this is not the opportunity for you.
Essential skills
·
An interest in wildlife and
conservation
·
Positive, reliable,
conscientious and mature attitude
·
Ability to work as part of a small
team
·
Self-motivated with an ability to
work unsupervised
·
Adaptable and patient (particularly
as boat work is weather dependent)
·
Excellent communication skills and
confidence in dealing with the public both face to face and over the telephone
·
Fluency in English
·
Willingness to ask for help if
unsure and admit mistakes
Desirable skills
·
Research and surveying experience
·
Experience working with children,
the public or in environmental interpretation or education
·
IT, design, videography (own
equipment necessary) and fundraising skills
Time commitment
Volunteers living locally who are available on a part-time
basis are also welcome year round and are greatly appreciated.
Volunteering dates 2012
·
Block A: 28th March to
24th April (4 weeks)
·
Block B: 25th April to
22nd May (4 weeks)
·
Block C: 23rd May to 3rd
July (8 weeks)
·
Block D: 4th July to 11th
September (10 weeks)
·
Block E: 12th September
to 6th November (8 weeks)
Volunteer fee
An administration fee of £35 will be required from all
successful applicants.
Accommodation and expense arrangements
Shared accommodation in a comfortable and fully equipped
house will be arranged for successful volunteers (where required) at a cost of
£55 per week, including fuel bills. Volunteers are responsible for their own
food, travel and accommodation costs.
How to apply
It’s easy to get involved - simply download an
application form from our website http://www.cbmwc.org/?page_id=455
complete it and email it to volunteer@cbmwc.org
with ‘Volunteer application 2012’ in your subject line.
Electronic applications are preferred but you can print and post your application
form.
Please make sure you fill in your availability.
The
closing date for applications is Friday 10th February 2012
Postal address:
FAO: Laura Mears
Glanmor Terrace
New Quay
Ceredigion
SA45 9PS
For further information
Visit www.cbmwc.org
If you have any questions please email volunteer@cbmwc.org with an appropriate
subject line or call Laura on +44 (0)1545 560224
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New Quay
Ceredigion
SA45 9PS
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E-bost/E-mail: 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
Helping to conserve
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