Belvoir Park Forest
Belfast
BT8 7QT
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About the organisation
The RSPB is a UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and all wildlife, helping to create a better world for everyone. Our conservation work ranges from education to campaigning, from people engagement to bird recovery projects.
Opportunities Available
Residential Volunteer - Rathlin Island
About the work
Rathlin Island has the largest seabird breeding colony in Northern Ireland. The Seabird Centre welcomes 10,000 visitors during the summer. All are eager to see puffins and cliffs packed with guillemots. Volunteers will assist us in presenting this spectacle, raising awareness of the difficulties now being faced by the colony (as changes in the marine environment threaten their breeding success) and in providing opportunities for our visitors to support the work of the RSPB.
During your stay, you will become a member of the reserve team of this small but beautiful island. This is a rare chance to help with the conservation of species such as corncrakes and choughs, and is an excellent chance to make a genuine contribution to wildlife conservation. You will gain a valuable insight into the workings of Europe's largest conservation charity. Accommodation is provided in a lovely cottage 2.5 miles (1 hour walk) from Rathlin Harbour and village amenities (shop, PO and pub) and 1 mile (20 minute walk) from the Centre.
Experience and skills required
Enthusiasm, ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team, interest in conservation and the ability to do a lot of walking and negotiate many steep steps. You need to be friendly, relaxed and able to engage with visitors. Overseas volunteers should have a good level of spoken English. Please note - specialist bird knowledge is not required.
Minimum commitment - 2 weeks Saturday - Sunday
Duration - ongoing
Period - end March to early October
Application Details
For more information contact Kate Tycer on 01767 680551 or email volunteers@rspb.org.uk
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