Eider nest survey (April - July)
Volunteers take 1 hour slots to watch over the Eider colony and record breeding / disturbance signs
Contact: ranger@eastlothian.gov.uk
What sort of training could you get?
induction - a chance to meet you all and make sure what we offer and what you want are the same thing
safety - will be covered in all the tasks you undertake, tools talks and risk assessments are undertaken for all activities
tools usage - how to use hand tools safely. Occasional use of some power tools will be on a needs basis and will always be optional
species ID training - if undertaking some of our monitoring work, we'll ensure you are trained up to identify what it is you are monitoring!
survey skills - along with identifying things, you'll need to know how to record and survey them. So we will assist
how to destroy stuff - all conservation work is really about destroying things, but you need to know how to do this effectively!
how to eat and drink in the great outdoors - hard work merits rewards, at least in biscuit and tea format. We'll train you in this for sure
What will we give you in return?
our unequivocal thanks
training - informally through the work you undertake. Hope to formalise in-house training opportunities for 2013
an annual get-together to say thanks and so you can meet other volunteers
biscuits, copious amounts of; plus tea and coffee on occasion
camaraderie, bonhomie - well, it all sounds much better in French!
free exercise, fresh air, moisturiser (or is that rain?!)
references, should you wish and need them, for job applications etc.
some travel expenses. Optional, some ask for these, others do not, but they are negotiable
involvement in our projects. We're doing these pieces of work for the good of the planet, but we like your input too - ideas on how to do things always appreciated
occasional emails to inform you of some training course that may be of interest
