Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, New Quay, Wales www.cbmwc.org Two positions have unexpectedly become available for bottlenose dolphin research and wildlife centre assistants at the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, Wales, UK from the end of September until the end of October. 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. We are looking for committed volunteers available between 27th September and the end of October 2010 for a minimum of 4 weeks. Volunteers need to be reliable and enthusiastic to help with our ongoing research, education and interpretation programmes concerning the marine wildlife of Cardigan Bay. We primarily study the bottlenose dolphins through photo-identification, and also monitor harbour porpoise and Atlantic grey seal populations. 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 training is provided. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a positive contribution to marine wildlife conservation and to gain knowledge and experience of the species and habitats in Cardigan Bay. It’s also a great chance to gain experience of field work, research methods and public awareness and education programmes, equipping you with essential skills for a career in the environment or conservation. There are also opportunities to develop your fundraising, interpersonal and data processing skills as well as meeting and socialising with people who share your interests. Accommodation is available in a shared house for £55/week Volunteers are required to assist with: Boat-based work: * Photo identification surveys * Collection of data on marine mammals & other wildlife in Cardigan Bay * Act as a marine mammal “lookout” * Educate passengers about the wildlife in Cardigan Bay * Assist with other ongoing projects at our centre including opportunistic jellyfish surveys and sunfish surveys amongst others * Help crew research vessel, Sulaire. Land-based work: * Day-to-day operation of our Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife visitor centre, including staffing the front desk, taking boat bookings and answering enquiries * Advise visitors to the centre and the public about the marine wildlife in Cardigan Bay and the work that is being conducted * Help develop the facilities at the Marine Wildlife Centre * Regular updating of our website pages with sightings and other information * Conduct land-based surveys from New Quay in conjunction with Ceredigion County Council * Record sightings information, update sightings boards in our centre and central database with information gained from our boat and land based research surveys * Assist with analysis and cataloguing of photo identification of the bottlenose dolphins * Assist with research and production of our education programme and interpretational materials Essential skills/qualifications: * Fluency in English * Ability to work in a conscientious, responsible and reliable manner * Enthusiastic and hard working * An interest in wildlife and conservation * Experience working with the public * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * IT skills Desirable skills/qualifications: * An interest and knowledge of British cetaceans * A background in biology, particularly marine biology/environmental science * A background in environmental interpretation or education and experience working with children To apply: Either download an application form from our website or email volunteer@cbmwc.org to request a form. Completed applications should be returned to volunteer@cbmwc.org or post to: Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS West Wales (UK) For more information please visit our website www.cbmwc.org <http://www.cbmwc.org/> , call Laura on +44 (0)1545 560032 or email volunteer@cbmwc.org __________________________________________________________________ Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre Patent Slip Building Glanmor Terrace New Quay Ceredigion SA45 9PS West Wales, UK Ffon/Phone: 01545 560032 E-bost/E-mail: <mailto:info@cbmwc.org> info@cbmwc.org Website: <http://www.cbmwc.org> www.cbmwc.org For all the latest news and sightings information, check out our website, follow us on Twitter or become a fan of our Facebook page www.cbmwc.org http://twitter.com/CBMWC http://facebook.com/CBMWC 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. 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