Volunteer Nestbox Assistant

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Barn Owl Trust is seeking to recruit a reliable and committed volunteer to assist our Conservation Officers when out on nest-boxing trips. As most of our nestboxing work is carried out during the winter months, this is initially a seasonal post. There may also be the opportunity to be involved in other aspects of Barn Owl conservation work.

Essential requirements:

• Be able to commit to two days a week, Tuesday and Thursday, for a minimum of 3 months. Work hours are generally between 9am - 5pm but at times may be 8am - 6pm. Prior warning would be given for extended hours though.
• Must have basic woodwork skills and be confident using a handsaw, a drill, etc.
• Must be physically fit and capable of carrying more than 15 kilograms of weight over short distances.
• Competency with Ordnance Survey maps and confidence reading grid references and directing.

Desirable requirements:

• Understanding of issues facing farmland birds.
• Experience of ladder work would be advantageous.
• Current driving licence would be desirable. 

Opportunities the role will provide:

• Gain valuable experience in a competitive sector.
• Barn Owl Ecology, Surveys and Signs course, leading to one of two references needed for Nest Inspection Licence application.
• Small Mammal Ecology day-course from the Mammal Society.
• First Aid training.
• Involvement in owl rehabilitation.
• Participation in practical habitat management.
• Possibility to gain further training if funding can be secured. 

Along with your CV, please send a hand-written letter of application detailing why you would like to be considered for the role to: VNA, Barn Owl Trust, Waterleat, Ashburton, Devon, TQ13 7HU. 

Closing date: Monday 18^th October 2010
Interview date: To be confirmed
Starting date: November/December 2010