Handa Volunteer Assistant Ranger (seabirds)

Title: Volunteer Assistant Ranger (leading on Seabird Fieldwork).

Status: Full-time, Saturday 17th May to Saturday 6th September (approximately 16 weeks)

Location: Handa Island, Sutherland

Closing date: 9am, Monday 24th March 2025

This is an exciting and varied opportunity to live and work on this wonderful remote island.  Work with our Handa Ranger staff undertaking a wide range of different tasks including seabird monitoring (kittiwakes, fulmars, guillemots, razorbills), practical work, landing and meeting visitors.

Please note, there may be more than one role available.

What we are looking for:

  • Experience of communal living ideally in a remote setting
  • Someone who ‘wears well’ with others.
  • The role requires a good level of health and fitness and a sense of humour
  • Some fieldwork experience useful
  • Self motivated & willingness to be flexible

What you will get in return:

  • A great work environment with fantastic views
  • A great staff and volunteer team
  • An unforgettable experience that is great for your CV
  • Free onsite accommodation and subsistence allowance

For more information and to apply, please see the Handa page

Still unsure about something?

If you have any questions that aren’t answered on our FAQs page, please don’t hesitate to contact Peter Gilbert on 0131 312 4732 or email pgilbert@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk.

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