With over 100,000 visitors a year, Bempton Cliffs is a very busy reserve. We aim to deliver first class customer care at all times, as well as looking for someone to provide a warm welcome to all our visitors, providing them with the information they need to make the most of their visit. We need you to be able to enthuse people about wildlife and the RSPB, and actively encourage non-members to join. Other duties include answering telephone enquiries and promoting events/activities. 

Bempton Cliffs Visitor Centre, Cliff Lane, Bempton, Bridlington, YO15 1JF

All training will be provided. 

• approachable, with a friendly demeanor 


• a desire to help people and exceed expectations through excellent customer care 


• enjoys working as part of a team


• confident in initiating conversations with and talk to members of the public


• have an infectious enthusiasm for nature and its conservation 

• confident in handling money


• experience working in a visitor attraction


• ability to be on the go all day 


• willingness to learn and use basic sales techniques


• be confident in dealing with tricky situations


• excellent phone manner


• knowledge of some RSPB work and a familiarity with Bempton Cliffs (desirable)


• experience of working in a sales oriented background


• enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation 


• the ability to inspire visitors to give nature a home where they live


• an awareness of health and safety


• confident in encouraging membership

Minimum requirement is flexible, but from 5-7 hours per week. 

For more information please see 

https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/community-and-advice/volunteer/8059-admissions-assistant-bempton-cliffs

Please say that you found this vacancy through the Hullstudent.com website 

To assist the animal centre staff with the cleaning duties in the centre, ensuring that the accommodation is cleaned to the agreed standard as set down by the manager.

Key Activities are to clean, disinfect and maintain to a standard of cleanliness set by management in any of the following areas:

animal accomodation

isolation and exercise areas

food preparation area

laundry and storage areas

treatment facilities

reception

offices

staff facilities inc toilets and outside areas  

Hull and East Riding Animal Centre Clough road Hull, HU67PE

Volunteers will be trained and expected to follow health and safety procedures as laid down by the centre. 

Volunteers need compassion, customer care skills, and a caring nature. all necessary training will be given.

Various according to the need of the centre.

For further information please see Angie Drinkall Community Volunteering co-ordinator in membership services or contact general enquiries 01482 341331 http://www.rspca.org.uk  ref no. no91 

When you contact this organisation please tell them that you saw the opportunity on the Hull University Students Union website Thank you.

Bridlington Animal Park is a great place to volunteer; why not join our volunteers involved in a diverse variety of roles around the Park. By joining us you can become an important part of our team, learn new skills, meet new people and support us in saving wildlife together.

Carnaby Covert La, Bridlington YO15 3QF

You need to be aged 16 or over and there’s no upper age limit. References may be applied for. Training will be provided.

Must love animals and be passionate about helping around the park!

Good communication skills and working as a team.

If you can spare at least half a day a week and you live close to Bridlington, we would love to hear from you. All we ask is that you are available during school holidays and can be with us for at least six months (unless applying for seasonal volunteer role).

To apply or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call us on 01262 673653. Please state that you found this opportunity on the Hull Uni Union website. 

The Seabird Centre at Bempton Cliffs receives around 100,000 visitors a year. We sell a wide range of high quality optical equipment. As a volunteer Binocular Advisor you will be a valued member of our sales team advising customers about the products to ultimately close sales for the benefit of the RSPB. 

Bempton Cliffs Visitor Centre, Cliff Lane, Bempton, Bridlington, YO15 1JF

Trainign will be provided. 

• approachable and friendly 


• enjoy working as part of a team 


• enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation 


• enthusiastic


• fast learner

• ability to communicate well and listen 


• works well face to face with the public


• ability to be on the go all day 


• willingness to learn 

Minimum two days a month. 

For more information please see:

https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/community-and-advice/volunteer/8363-binocular-advisor-bempton-cliffs

Please state that you found this opportunity on the Hullstudent.com website 

Scott Smith (Visitor Services Manager):

• [email protected]


• 01262422210

Our East Reserves Team working across the Vale of York and into East Yorkshire are looking for a passionate individual to join the team as a voluntary trainee to assist staff to undertake practical land management tasks, assist with the delivery of volunteer task days and help with reserve administrative management.

You’ll be involved in a variety of practical reserve work  that will include:

• Carrying out habitat management activities such as scrub clearance, brushcutting, invasive plant control, livestock management, fence and gate repairs and rubbish removal amongst a variety of other tasks.


• Days will often involve working with local volunteers to manage sites and part of the role will include leading volunteer groups in practical activities.


• Due to the physical nature of these tasks, the role does require a reasonable level of physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors year round in all weathers.

Office based work will include some of the following:

• research, report writing and land management recording,


• writing funding bids and project proposals,


• Fielding enquiries, as well as other reserves administration.


• There may also be opportunities to be involved in leading and organising events, helping with educational activities and working with other teams across Yorkshire Wildlife Trust according to the interests of the trainee.

Office base at 1 St Georges Place, York, YO24 1GN

training given

You will need:

Essential;

• Enthusiasm for, and understanding of the basic principles of nature conservation.


• Willingness and ability to learn new practical skills and undertake physically demanding tasks.


• Ability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions for extended periods of time, sometimes in remote locations.


• Ability to communicate effectively and willingness to talk to groups.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software particularly Word, Excel.

Desirable;

• Experience of undertaking practical tasks.


• Knowledge of wildlife and natural history

Does the Trainee need a driver’s license? Yes - Most of our work sites are located in remote locations, away from main public transport routes, therefore this role is more suited to a person who holds a full driving license and is willing to drive as part of the role. You will be able to access a company vehicle during normal working hours subject to other staff needs.

You will need:

Essential;

• Enthusiasm for, and understanding of the basic principles of nature conservation.


• Willingness and ability to learn new practical skills and undertake physically demanding tasks.


• Ability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions for extended periods of time, sometimes in remote locations.


• Ability to communicate effectively and willingness to talk to groups.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software particularly Word, Excel.

Desirable;

• Experience of undertaking practical tasks.


• Knowledge of wildlife and natural history

Does the Trainee need a driver’s license? Yes - Most of our work sites are located in remote locations, away from main public transport routes, therefore this role is more suited to a person who holds a full driving license and is willing to drive as part of the role. You will be able to access a company vehicle during normal working hours subject to other staff needs.

This role is for 12 months and usually 3 days a week. We can be flexible with days to suit you.

Have a look on the website https://www.ywt.org.uk

telephone 01904 659570

email [email protected]

please tell them that you saw this opportunity on the HulluniUnion website

thank you 

1 St Georges Place York YO241GN

Training and support given

No formal qualifications needed

You will need:  

• An enthusiastic, friendly and customer-focused attitude


• Good communication skills


• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new things


• The ability to live and work with other trainees


• Self-motivated and happy to work in a relatively isolated place


• Good understanding of ecology / conservation / land management and how to inspire and empower people to take action for wildlife


• Computer literate in word and excel

Does the Trainee need a driver’s license?  No but this would be useful.

This role lasts for 12 months and usually 3 days per week. We can be flexible with days to suit you

To apply please contact Marie Fooks via email [email protected] and tell her that you saw the opportunity on the hulluniunion website.

you can have a look at roles via the YWT website https://www.ywt.org.uk 

thank you

To proactively increase the charity's fundraising income. Raising vital funds towards the rebuild and animal care costs e.g. vet treatment.

Clough Road, HU6 7PE and out in the community.

Full training will be given.

Excellent communication skills.

Experience of working with a nationally renowned charity.

3-4 hours per week.

To apply for this role, please contact Carina at [email protected] and state that you found this opportunity on the Hull Uni Union website. 

• Understanding and being able to explain Guide Dogs’ campaigns to members of the public


• Distributing information on Guide Dogs’ campaigns, either at venues or at information stands. Recording the details of people who wish to be kept informed in future


• Encouraging guide dog owners, volunteers, members of the public and other supporters to support campaigns, with guidance from Guide Dogs staff. This could include responding to consultations or writing to or meeting with local media, councillors, MPs or MSPs


• Seeking out local stories that could be used to provide examples for the reason behind the campaign, which can then be used in the media


• Promoting Guide Dogs campaigns  within the local community


• Passing enquiries onto Guide Dogs staff where appropriate


• Attending campaign group meetings


• Using social media i.e. Facebook and Twitter to gain support and awareness from the general public.


• Attending (and recruiting for) campaigning events, such as marches, petition days

Home or office based to suit

training will be provided

You will need to have good organisational and communication skills and an experience of a public facing role 

This is a flexible role to suit the volunteer

Website: www.guidedogs.org.uk

Email: [email protected]

Please tell them that you saw the opportunity on the Hull student website thank you  

Tasks: Become a Guide Dogs Hero by helping us raise the funds to help the 180,000 blind and partially sighted people who never leave home alone.

Reed House

Annie Reed Road

Beverley

hu17 olf

Various areas dependant on need in that area

Full Training given and travel expenses will be covered.

Friendly and approachable, good communicator, good interpersonal skills, flexible, forward thinking, working as part of a team, loves a challenge.

An opportunity to build experience for your CV.

Dependant on availability please ask Guide dogs for details

Contact: Samantha Bradley Volunteering Consultant

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07825905903

Website: www.guidedogs.org.uk

Please tell them that you saw this opportunity on the HullStudent Website Thank you. 

• Identifying locations to distribute Guide Dogs volunteering literature within the local area e.g. libraries, community centres, sports and leisure facilities


• Helping find, plan and attend suitable locations for information days within the local area and attending local volunteer events/fairs


• Promoting volunteer opportunities out in the community and with key agencies such as Volunteer Centres


• Researching and identifying media opportunities to target volunteer recruitment within your local area.


• Supporting the Volunteering Consultant with any local Employee Volunteering\Corporate Volunteer events Helping record stories from our volunteers within the local area to create a range of case studies to promote recruitment


• Through your enthusiasm and planning, increasing the number of enquiries and applicants to become Guide Dogs volunteers

Home or office based to suit

full training provided

Customer facing/marketing experience is desirable

must have good organisation and communication skills

This role is flexible to suit the volunteer

website: www.guidedogs.org.uk

email: Samantha [email protected]  

With over 100,000 visitors a year, Bempton Cliffs is a very busy reserve. We deliver daily seabird walks throughout the summer; showing visitors the sights, sounds and smells of 250,000 seabirds and providing them with information on the birds that live here. This role also serves to enhance the experience visitors have on the reserve and encourages return visits. 

Bempton Cliffs Visitor Centre, Bempton, Bridlington, YO15 1JF

Training will be provided. 

• approachable, with a friendly demeanor


• love of the outdoors


•  enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation 


• willingness to learn 

• ability to walk along cliff top paths in all weathers


• cinfidence to initiate conversations with and talk to members of the public


• ability to communicate well and listen 


•  

Minimum commitment - 1 day a week. 

For more information please see: 

https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/community-and-advice/volunteer/1397-guided-nature-walks-volunteer-bempton-cliffs

Please say that you found this opportunity through the Hullstudent.com website

Sarah Aitken (Wildlife Experience Officer)

• [email protected]


• 01262422213

With over 100,000 visitors a year, Bempton Cliffs is a very busy reserve. We need live interpreters so that visitors can meet a friendly face out and about on the reserve; helping visitors to identify wildlife and point them in the right direction. We also need you to report back your sightings to the Seabird Centre, so that visitors have an idea of the wildlife they may encounter on the reserve. This role swerves to enhance the experience visitors have on the reserve and encourage return visits. 

Bempton Cliffs Visitor Centre, Cliff Lane, Benpton, Bridlington, YO15 1JF 

Training provided. 

• approachable friendly demeanor 


• a desire to help people and exceed expectations through excellent customer care

• ability to stand for long periods of time in all weather


• confidence to initiate conversations with and talk to members of the public 


• ability to communicate well and listen 


• enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation 


• willingness to learn and relay accurate information 


• willingness to undertake appropriate training and personal development 


• knowledge of how to use a telescope correctly and efficiently (appropriate)

Minimum commitment - one day a week. 

For more information please see 

https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/community-and-advice/volunteer/4538-live-seabird-interpreter-bempton-cliffs

Please say that you found this opportunity through the Hullstudent.com website

Sarah Aitken:

• [email protected]


• 01262422213

Bridlington Animal Park is a great place to volunteer; why not join our volunteers involved in a diverse variety of roles around the Park. By joining us you can become an important part of our team, learn new skills, meet new people and support us in saving wildlife together.

Carnaby Covert La, Bridlington YO15 3QF

You need to be aged 16 or over and there’s no upper age limit. References may be applied for. Training will be provided.

Must love animals and be passionate about helping around the park!

Good communication skills and working as a team.

If you can spare at least half a day a week and you live close to Bridlington, we would love to hear from you. All we ask is that you are available during school holidays and can be with us for at least six months (unless applying for seasonal volunteer role).

To apply or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call us on 01262 673653. Please state that you found this opportunity on the Hull Uni Union website. 

Become a My Guide by helping us support the 180,000 blind and partially sighted people who never leave home alone.

Come along and be trained (for FREE) to guide a blind or visually impaired person, enabling them to gain confidence and access the local community

Community My Guide’s support blind and visually impaired people, to access their community; enabling confidence, independence and the opportunity to take part in activities or personal development.

After training, the volunteer provides a time limited commitment to support someone needing help, and in agreement with the service users needs.

This is not a full time long term commitment and the skills gained can easily be transferred and are fully endorsed and accredited.

Reed House

Annie Reed Road

Beverley

Hu17 0lf

Various areas dependant on need in that area.

Full Training will be given and expenses covered for travel.

Friendly and approachable, good communicator, good interpersonal skills, flexible, forward thinking, working as part of a team, loves a challenge.

Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:

An opportunity to build experience for your CV.

Please contact Guide dogs for availability in your area.

Application process for volunteers: What are the steps from application to starting their volunteering?

Complete application form,

references,

DBS

interview,

Ongoing training as necessary,

start volunteering

Contact: Samantha Bradley

Email: [email protected]

Website:www.guidedogs.org.uk

Telephone: 07825905903

Please tell them you saw the opportunity on the Hull Sudent Website Thank you

You will volunteer alongside the reserves programme manager, helping with wardening, administrative tasks, and practical habitat management, plus have the opportunity to lead community and educational events and visits.  Much of this will take place at North Cave Wetlands; however there will also be opportunities to get involved with other tasks happening across the Vale of York region, such as partnership working with other landowner’s and habitat and species surveys.

You will be involved in:

• Assisting with volunteer co-ordination and liaison.


• Assisting with the creation of site interpretation and visitor works.


• Be inspiring people to take action for wildlife.


• Help plan and prepare for events and activities.


• Help promote events and news.


• Assist in the planning and delivery of a wide range of activities.

Help with administration of events e.g. through data entry, recording of risk assessments

Office base at Pearson Park Wildlife Garden, Hull but much of your time will be spent out on reserves.

training given

You will need:

• Enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation


• Friendly and approachable nature


• Reliable, motivated and able to use initiative


• Able to work in a team and get along with a range of people


• Computer literate in word and Excel


• Able to research, gather information and compile reports and plans.


• Capable of being self-led and motivated, organised and good time keeper

Does the Trainee need a driver’s license?  No however; most of our work sites are located in remote locations, away from main public transport routes, therefore this role is more suited to a person who holds a full driving license and is willing to drive as part of the role. Or someone that lives locally to the North Cave area.

You will need:

• Enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation


• Friendly and approachable nature


• Reliable, motivated and able to use initiative


• Able to work in a team and get along with a range of people


• Computer literate in word and Excel


• Able to research, gather information and compile reports and plans.


• Capable of being self-led and motivated, organised and good time keeper

Does the Trainee need a driver’s license?  No however; most of our work sites are located in remote locations, away from main public transport routes, therefore this role is more suited to a person who holds a full driving license and is willing to drive as part of the role. Or someone that lives locally to the North Cave area.

This role is for 12 months and usually 3 days a week. We can be flexible with days to suit you.

deadline is Monday 8^th July 2019

Interviews 15^th July 2019

have a look on the website https://www.ywt.org.uk

telephone 01904659570

email [email protected]

Bridlington Animal Park is a great place to volunteer; why not join our volunteers involved in a diverse variety of roles around the Park. By joining us you can become an important part of our team, learn new skills, meet new people and support us in saving wildlife together.

Carnaby Covert La, Bridlington YO15 3QF

You need to be aged 16 or over and there’s no upper age limit. References may be applied for. Training will be provided.

Must love animals and be passionate about helping around the park!

Good communication skills and working as a team.

If you can spare at least half a day a week and you live close to Bridlington, we would love to hear from you. All we ask is that you are available during school holidays and can be with us for at least six months (unless applying for seasonal volunteer role).

To apply or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call us on 01262 673653. Please state that you found this opportunity on the Hull Uni Union website. 

Spurn National Nature Reserve, Kilnsea, East Yorkshire, HU12 0UH

No qualifications needed

You will need:  

• An enthusiastic, friendly and customer-focused attitude


• Good communication skills


• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn new things


• The ability to live and work with other trainees


• Self-motivated and happy to work in a relatively isolated place


• Good understanding of ecology / conservation / land management and how to inspire and empower people to take action for wildlife


• Computer literate in word and excel

Does the Trainee need a driver’s license?  No but this would be useful.

This role is for 6-12 months and usually 3 days per week. We can be flexible with days to suit you.

recruitment deadline is friday 7th september 

To apply for this role or find out more please contact

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

website: https://www.ywt.org.uk

Email: [email protected] 

To Transport Animals to and from Local vets as required.

To collect donated goods such as pet food as when required

Charity shop collections as required

To handle animals that are to be transported as set down by the branch/ centre guidelines and within health and safety guidelines. this will involve lifting animals of various sizes and weight

To use RSPCA equipment to transport the animals such as leads, cages, kennels etc.

RSPCA Centre Clough road Hull

Training will be given  

Drivers must be over 25 with a clean driving licence.  

Must be flexible and have an outgoing personality.

As and when needed to be arranged with the RSPCA

For further information please contac Angie Drinkall Community Volunteering Co-ordinator based in Membership services First floor of the student Union Building.

Thank you