Volunteer Opportunity
2 weeks residential on RSPB Reserve Portmore Lough
Detalhes
Descrição
Available from 31/03/2025 to 28/07/2025
When
We are looking for short term volunteers for two week stays between Monday 31st March and Friday 25th July 2025
Why We Want You
Are you passionate about nature conservation? If so and you like a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for short term residential volunteers to help with infrastructure maintenance, species and habitat monitoring, and visitor engagement at Portmore Lough nature reserve, and other reserves around Lough Neagh over spring and summer. We need enthusiastic people to join our team of reserve volunteers under guidance from the reserve wardens.
Tasks will include:
- Species and habitat monitoring
- Visitor engagement, educational visits, events assistance
- Maintenance of reserve infrastructure
- Assisting with livestock movements
Requirements
We need someone who is enthusiastic, friendly, and who likes a new challenge. The work can be quite varied and some days will be busier than others, you will need to be flexible in your approach to your work.
You must be happy to undertake work outside in all weathers.
Working hours will be 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday
Volunteer arrival day is Monday, and departure day is Friday.
Reserve staff will facilitate airport/train pick up and drop off between 8am and 6pm.
You must be 18 or over, and a full driving licence would be useful but not essential.
Notes
There is no charge to take part in the scheme. It is your responsibility to cover the cost of your transport to and from the reserve, and to provide and cover the cost of your food during your stay.
The RSPB will provide accommodation, together with basic services, free of charge for the period you are volunteering, and cover any expenses incurred as a necessary part of your work on the reserve.
This is a remote site but the cottage is situated close to the reserve. Appropriate training will be provided as necessary.
For more information please contact Laura:
Available from 31/03/2025 to 28/07/2025
When
We are looking for short term volunteers for two week stays between Monday 31st March and Friday 25th July 2025
Why We Want You
Are you passionate about nature conservation? If so and you like a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for short term residential volunteers to help with infrastructure maintenance, species and habitat monitoring, and visitor engagement at Portmore Lough nature reserve, and other reserves around Lough Neagh over spring and summer. We need enthusiastic people to join our team of reserve volunteers under guidance from the reserve wardens.
Tasks will include:
- Species and habitat monitoring
- Visitor engagement, educational visits, events assistance
- Maintenance of reserve infrastructure
- Assisting with livestock movements
Requirements
We need someone who is enthusiastic, friendly, and who likes a new challenge. The work can be quite varied and some days will be…
Localização
Portmore lough
Como se inscrever
For more information and to apply, please follow the weblink to the RSPB site.
For more information and to apply, please follow the weblink to the RSPB site.
