Recreational Activities Surveys with Solent Seascape Project

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

Job summary

A community volunteer organization in the United Kingdom is seeking volunteers for the Solent Seascape Project to monitor recreational activities such as boat movements and dog walking. No specific skills are required, as training will be provided. The surveys will take place from late July to early October in various locations. This role supports diversity and provides travel expenses up to £40.

Benefits

Travel/parking expenses reimbursed up to £40

Training provided

Ongoing support

Qualifications

• No specific skills as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring recreational activities like boat movements and dog walking.
• Perform surveys in August and September.

Job description

Recreational Activities Surveys with Solent Seascape Project

The Solent Seascape Project is a collaborative, innovative restoration project aiming to restore four key habitats of seagrass, saltmarsh, native oyster reefs and coastal bird habitats. Some of our habitats face pressures from various recreational activities therefore every year on the Isle of Wight we have performed surveys at certain sites to monitor the amount of recreational activity at them and we need your help!

We are looking for volunteers to assist in monitoring the occurrence and frequency of a number of recreational activities such as boat movements, anchoring and mooring, and activities like bait digging and dog walking. The surveys will occur throughout August and September at Osbourne bay and Palmer's Farm. The surveys should last 1 hour and take place between the hours of 11:00 and 14:00.

You don't need to commit to all surveys.

Skills

No specific skills as we will provide training.

Policies & Requirements

• Diversity and equal opportunities policy
• Accessibility
  Locations are quite remote and have to be walked to.
• Age restrictions
  Over 18 as may include lone working
• 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
• Suitable for Under 18's
• Training provided
• Volunteers covered by insurance

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 30/07/2025

End Date: 04/10/2025

Location

This opportunity is available Countywide.