Waterways Action Squad

Conservation Project Assistant - Summer Work Experience! Full time planning and undertaking pra, CH65 4FW

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We need an enthusiastic volunteer aged 16-25 to help us deliver existing commitments, identify and foster new projects, and ultimately help

When we need you:

- Mar 2011

Weekdays

Address

The Waterways Trust, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW

More info
Waterways Action Squad is a youth volunteering project operating in the North west of England and our volunteer numbers are growing rapidly, especially in the area of practical conservation. As we cover such a large area, we need an enthusiastic volunteer aged 16-25 to join us on a part-full time basis to help us deliver existing commitments, identify and foster new projects, and ultimately help us to make a real difference to waterways wildlife – whilst getting as many other volunteers involved as possible and ensuring they have a rewarding experience.

Key tasks will include:
- Assisting the Volunteer Leader in planning and delivering practical conservation work parties along the regions canals and rivers
- Looking into new activities and researching waterways conservation issues • Liaising with diverse partner organisations, especially British Waterways, Cheshire Ranger Service, The Wildlife Trusts and Cheshire record
- Undertaking site visits and assessing the potential of new projects
- Taking responsibility for your own and others Health and Safety, including the writing of risk assessments and checking equipment
- Assisting with publicising the project and recruiting other volunteers
- Assisting with record keeping and reporting on what we have done in accordance with our confidentiality policy
- Building good relationships with organisations such as volunteer centres, youth groups, universities, schools and support services
- Acting as an Ambassador for the project
- Any other tasks related to the role including but not limited to: organising training, creating posters and flyers, contributing to blogs and newsletters, talking to members of the public and feeding back your ideas to policy makers.
If you are interested in a career in conservation, youth work or charity projects this could be a rewarding voluntary opportunity for you – and unbeatable experience to put on your CV. We will give training and ongoing support with all elements of the role and there is the opportunity to develop your own projects and supervise groups of young volunteers if you wish
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