Volunteer week
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During Volunteer Week 2019 we held a Hatching Party to celebrate our 2 chicks and to say thanks to our dedicated volunteers at Lowes. We enjoyed a fascinating talk by …
Volunteering at Montrose Basin – Life Beyond the Classroom
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My name is Jay, and I have just completed my second year at the University of Dundee, where I am studying to become a Primary School Teacher. In March-April this …
Tree felling in Dalkeith
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I came to Scotland from the Netherlands to do an internship with the Scottish Wildlife Trust from February until April and I was placed with Eddie in Dalkeith. We would …
A month on Eigg
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I am currently on a year long placement with the Scottish Wildlife Trust, which has been funded by Erasmus+. I am usually based in Inverness with Michelle but for the …
Watching over ospreys at Loch of the Lowes
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I became involved with Osprey Watch after volunteering at the Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre during the summer of 2018. I’ve always enjoyed watching wildlife and I was enthusiastic …
Volunteering with the Trust in south west Scotland
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In 2018 I spent five months working with a team of international and local volunteers in south west Scotland. Volunteering with the Scottish Wildlife Trust has so far been one …
My internship with the Scottish Wildlife Trust in Ayrshire
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Well, time sure does fly when you’re having fun! Since November last year, I have been working alongside Harry Richards, the Trust’s Community Engagement Officer in Ayrshire, as part of …
Volunteering with the Scottish Wildlife Trust
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For the past three years the Scottish Wildlife Trust has welcomed volunteers through the European Voluntary Service (now known as the European Solidarity Corps). This Erasmus funded project allows young …
My first month
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One month ago I started my new life in Inverness, thanks to my European Solidarity Corps long-term position with the Scottish Wildlife Trust, after my four weeks here, I can …
First steps into nature conservation – Could 2019 be your year?
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Paul Anderson reflects upon his experience in 2018 as a Species Protection Officer, monitoring osprey at Loch of the Lowes. “It is 6 am and the Loch is starting to …