Apologies for the previous mailing with incorrect dates.
CARDIGAN BAY MARINE WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS
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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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
www.cbmwc.org
