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Subject: LAST CALL: MARINE EDUCATION & AWARENESS ASSISTANT REQUIRED FOR SUMMER
2010 IN CARDIGAN BAY
Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:07:20 +0000
Sea Watch Foundation – Voluntary Education and Awareness Assistant opportunity
in Cardigan Bay for 2010
The Sea Watch Foundation (www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk) is seeking an
education and awareness assistant to take part in the “Cardigan Bay Monitoring
Project” in New Quay, West Wales which manages the conservation of a resident
population of bottlenose dolphins, the largest in the UK. Monitoring of harbour
porpoise and grey seal populations is also part of the project. This position
will suit a volunteer that has a strong interest in marine conservation and
recognises the importance of educating and raising awareness by involving the
public.
The assistant will be responsible in aiding the Sightings Officer with the
following duties:
· Participate in presentations and create activities to take to local
schools
· Write news reports and articles
· Assist in the organisation and participation of annual event,
National Whale and Dolphin Watch
· Come up with new educational initiatives
· Talk to the public about the marine environment and conservation of
cetaceans
· Assist in the organisation of training courses
The assistant will also have the opportunity to be involved in the research,
helping the Cardigan Bay Monitoring Officer and the Sightings Officer, and will
be expected to take part in the following tasks:
· Land-based surveys
· Boat-based surveys
· Photo-identification studies
· Database entry
· Acoustic monitoring
· Behavioural studies
The field season will begin in April until October 2010, which has been split
into four separate periods of six weeks each. One assistant is required for
each period however preference will be given to those who can stay for more
than one period, including the whole six month field season. The assistant will
be based in New Quay, West Wales. Accommodation is provided at a rate of
approximately £55/week in a house sharing with marine research volunteers. The
assistant is responsible for their own travel and living expenses, but it is
generally quite easy to obtain part-time paid work in the area if required.
Volunteering periods for summer 2010:
Period 1 26/04 – 6/06, Period 2 7/06 – 18/07, Period 3 19/07 – 29/08, Period 4
30/08 – 10/10
Important skills/qualifications
Essential:
· a strong interest in marine conservation and education
· confidence to interact with the public
· good verbal and writing skills
· must have initiative and bring their own ideas and personality to the
position
· strong commitment to volunteering work
· an ability to work in an organised and reliable manner
· an ability to get on well with others in a small team and shared
accommodation
Desirable:
· a background in marine biology/environmental science or similar
· a strong interest and knowledge of British cetaceans
· good IT skills (Office package)
· prior experience in public speaking
· prior experience in boat-based survey work
· willingness to work long hours outdoors in often very changeable
Welsh weather
·
Assistants also have the opportunity to learn about other research aspects such
as cetacean observation and identification, line-transect survey protocols and
photo-identification of bottlenose dolphins and grey seals.
To apply:
Please send your CV, covering letter and contact details of two references,
reporting any relevant experience you have and specifying the period(s) you
would prefer to volunteer for to Gemma Veneruso
([email protected])
Deadline: 31st of January 2010.
Please specify EDUCATION ASSISTANT APPLICATION into your subject title.
Applicants will be notified of the outcomes by the 22nd of February 2010.
The Sea Watch Foundation
The Sea Watch Foundation is a registered marine environmental research charity
that aims to achieve better conservation of whales and dolphins in the seas
around Britain and Ireland, by involving the public in scientific monitoring of
populations and the threats they face. At Sea Watch Wales, we are dedicated to
raising awareness, knowledge and conservation of the marine wildlife of West
Wales. Our work is funded by the Countryside Council for Wales, Defra, Joint
Nature Conservation Committee and the Heritage Lottery Fund, and we work
closely with the local management authority, Ceredigion County Council.
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