Practical Conservation (ONLY FOR VOLUNTEERS FROM FI,HU,PT,ES,DE,FR)
Ulster Wildlife Trust Limited
Belfast, United Kingdom
Description
Erasmus+ volunteers assist Ulster Wildlife in practical conservation activities to manage Nature Reserves across Northern Ireland. The activities are practical and physical and much of the work is outdoors. The tasks change with the seasons (e.g. in winter there is a lot of tree work and in summer there is a lot of grass cutting) and involve the regular use of handtools, powertools and machinery e.g. strimmers, motorized scythes, etc. The Nature Reserves are across Northern Ireland and are different types of habitat, including an Urban Reserve in Belfast. Most of the activities will be on the Reserves or preparing for this work. There may also be the opportunity to spend some time assisting other work of the organisation. Ulster Wildlife encourages their Erasmus+ volunteers to undertake a personal project which is of interest to the volunteer and organisation. (Please note - Sending organisations in this project have already been identified)
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
Volunteers will live in shared accommodation in South or East Belfast, along with Erasmus+ volunteers from other projects. Volunteers will have their own bedroom and will share kitchen, living room & bathroom. Volunteers will receive food money and volunteer allowance weekly and will be provided with bus cards for local travel.
Training during the activity
The volunteer will receive induction and orientation on arrival and will receive appropriate role-related training. They may also have access to a range of additional training related to environment and conservation. The volunteer will attend the Erasmus+ On Arrival Training and Mid-Term Evaluation.
Participant profile
The tasks are physical, practical conservation activities which are mostly done outdoors, so the volunteer must be interested in working outdoors in all seasons. Applicants should be aware that some of the activities can be physically demanding. Volunteers MUST be from one of the countries listed - we are unable to accept volunteers from any other country.
Activity dates
From 01/08/2019 to 31/07/2020
Activity location
Belfast, United Kingdom
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Hungary, Portugal
Activity topics
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/06/2019 23:59