Handa Monthly Volunteers

Scottish Wildlife Trust

Handa Island, Sutherland
Voluntary
Full Time
Closing on Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Conservation & Wildlife


Title: Handa monthly volunteers
Status: 1 month, full time 
Location: Handa Island, Sutherland (free accommodation & subsistence allowance provided)

We have opportunities for you to help staff and long term volunteers on Handa by meeting the ferry, helping visitors onto the island, giving a short introductory talk including health & safety matters then ensuring all visitors are off the island at the end of the day. There may be the opportunity to undertake other practical or survey tasks if time allows, plus you will be required to help out with usual domestic duties that are required from living in a communal environment.

We have two opportunities available per month April – August (10 opportunities in total).

What we are looking for:

  • availability for one month
  • a “can do” attitude and willing to live & work as part of a close knit team
  • confidence in talking to the public

What you will get in return:

  • a one-off experience in a wonderful setting
  • a great staff and volunteer team
  • a great boost to your CV

Closing date: We will appoint on an ongoing basis.

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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.

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