Citizen Science marine champion for Solent Seascape Project

IW Volunteer; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a Citizen Science marine champion for the Solent Seascape Project. This role involves participating in intertidal surveys, assisting with data gathering for conservation efforts, and promoting citizen science initiatives. The position requires working outdoors in various conditions and entails a level of fitness for accessing survey sites. Flexibility in volunteering schedule is offered.

Benefits

Expenses reimbursed (up to £40)

Training provided

Ongoing support

Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Fitness and balance required for navigating rocky shores.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intertidal surveys along the Solent coastline.
• Gather data to support conservation efforts.
• Advise others on citizen science activities.

Job description

Citizen Science marine champion for Solent Seascape Project

The Solent Seascape Project is a innovative collaborative restoration project aimed at restoring seagrass, saltmarsh, native oyster reefs and coastal bird habitats.

This role involves participating and assisting with intertidal surveys along the Solent coastline. You’ll help by gathering data to support conservation efforts, as well as learning hands on knowledge about the species and habitats you encounter.

You will also be able to advise others on what citizen science is available in their area and what might suit their needs. There will also be opportunities to help sort and submit data for the citizen science activities we carry out.

Skills

No specific skills required however, surveying, will entail working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, but no extreme weather.

The sites we survey are often remote and require walking to reach them. The ground is unstable, rocky and liable to be slippery. It requires a level of fitness, balance and mobility to navigate safely. Please take this into consideration and ask our staff whether the survey would be suitable for you.

The data processing and submission part of this role can be done from our office or your home.

Posted for:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

• Diversity and equal opportunities policy
• Accessibility
  On rocky shores with limited accessibility.
• Age restrictions
  Under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Child Protection
• Complaints Policy
• Confidentially Policy
• Expenses reimbursed
  Travel/parking up to £40
• Health and Safety Policy
• Ongoing support
• Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Suitable for Supported Volunteering
• Suitable for Under 16's
  Under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Suitable for Under 18's
  Under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian
• Training provided
• Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 20/05/2025

End Date: 30/04/2028

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Availability Details

No set times or days or set time commitment, you can sign up to events as and when you would like.

Location

This opportunity is available Countywide.