Bottlenose dolphin
Photo-id Catalogue Officer – Volunteer position with the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre
We require a dedicated, responsible volunteer to help manage the Bottlenose
dolphin photo-identification catalogue for 2006. This will involve analysing
and comparing a large number of photo-id images and matching these to our existing
database. This position is available from mid/late April until October
2006, a commitment for a minimum of 5 Months is preferred for this position.
• Main responsibility will be to
oversee the cataloguing of the bottlenose dolphin photo-id catalogue and
matching individuals to previous year’s images.
(Our 2005 catalogue is available to download off our
website by following the link,
(http://www.cbmwc.org/current_res/photo-idcatalogue.htm).
• Be involved in the creation of the 2006 season catalogue.
• Conduct talks on the photo-identification work conducted at the CBMWC to interested parties.
You will work closely alongside other research
volunteers at the CBMWC and you will
also be involved in the following:
Boat Based Work
• Assist with boat based photo identification
surveys.
• Assist with 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
• Assist with the 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.
• Creation and 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.
• Develop ideas for refurbishment of the CBMWC,
what materials etc… could be displayed in the centre, including interactive
materials, touch tanks, interpretation boards etc.
• Develop ideas for articles for other publications including CBMWC newsletter & website.
• Train new volunteers in collection of data and survey work.
• Help develop Fundraising ideas
Desired skills/qualifications:
• Fluency in English (essential).
• Willingness to work in a conscientious, responsible and reliable
manner.
• Enthusiastic and hard working.
• An interest in wildlife and conservation.
• An interest and knowledge of British cetaceans would be an
advantage.
• A background in biology, particularly marine biology/environmental
science.
• A background in environmental interpretation or education and
experience working with children is desirable.
• Experience working with the public, and public speaking would be
useful.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• IT skills.
This position is available from mid/late April until October 2006, commitment
for a minimum of 5 Months is required for this position. Accommodation can be
arranged for committed volunteers (approx 45 - 50GBP per week).
Volunteers are responsible for their own food, travel and accommodation costs.
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.
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
