Volunteer Assistant Ranger
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Title: Handa Volunteer Assistant Ranger
Status: Full time, Monday 17th March to Saturday 6th September (approximately 25 weeks)
Location: Handa Island, Sutherland (free accommodation provided)
Closing date: Ongoing recruitment as potential volunteers apply
Be part of a small close-knit team of Handa staff and volunteers delivering visitor and conservation management on Handa Island. The Assistant Ranger role is wide ranging and will cover practical work, visitor engagement, monitoring and lots of other tasks that are necessary to support our work on the island.
Placements on Handa provide the successful applicant with valuable experience and networking opportunities, with many volunteers subsequently moving into paid opportunities within the sector.
Please note, there will be more than one role available.
What we are looking for:
- ability to handle the rigours of living and working in close proximity with others over a long period
- candidates who “wear well” with others and can work as a team
- sense of humour and positive outlook
What you will get in return:
- a lasting magical experience that should be the highlight of your year
- a wonderful work environment
- an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature
Before completing the online application please look at further details on the Handa volunteer page.
Please be aware that travel to Handa is extremely difficult by public transport and you would need to travel by car.
About Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT)
For over 50 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.
The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
For over 50 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. It also manages a network of around 120 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
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