Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has many different job roles. Are you at the start of your journey, wondering what to do as a career? Why not join a taster day and discover what some of these roles are like. These taster days are an opportunity to gain valuable experience within the wildlife conservation sector. Each day has different tasks and activities that staff across the Trust would do typically.
Along the way learn skills and knowledge to build your career path. Add this taster day to your CV, demonstrating that you have volunteered your time with the Trust and gain valuable experience.
This day will be held at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve. In the morning we will explore a moth trap and look at some other survey methods including a small mammal Longworth trap. We will have a walk around the reserve and find out it's main wildlife features. There will also be conservation tasks and a walk around to carry out different survey methods. In the afternoon you will explore different roles across the Trust by understanding some of the admin tasks associated with these roles including RAs. We will then finish the day outside going on a site walk, doing the regular checks including checking on the bird hides.
There is no need for adult accompaniment, but all young people must have completed a parent/carer consent form before attending - we will email you once you've made your booking.
We will send the consent form, RAs and procedures. If we do not receive a completed consent form we will have to cancel your booking and you will not be accepted to attend.
Booking essential - bookings close at 3pm on Monday 18th August .
Please bring a packed lunch and drink. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for the weather on the day. You are welcome to bring binoculars and / or a camera, but please note these are your responsibility for the duration of the session.
For further details about how we will keep you and our staff and volunteers safe whilst at our work experience taster days you can email Wilder.Schools@hiwwt.org.uk.
This taster day is for 16 to 18yrs of age.
