- Organisation Name
- RSPB
- Title of role
- Admissions Assistant
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
Bempton Cliffs Visitor Centre, Cliff Lane, Bempton, Bridlington, YO15 1JF
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
All training will be provided.
- Personal qualities and requirements
- 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
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
- 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
- Availability
Minimum requirement is flexible, but from 5-7 hours per week.
- Additional Info
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
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- R.S.P.C.A
- Title of role
- Animal Care Assistant
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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
- Location
Hull and East Riding Animal Centre Clough road Hull, HU67PE
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
Volunteers will be trained and expected to follow health and safety procedures as laid down by the centre.
- Personal qualities and requirements
Volunteers need compassion, customer care skills, and a caring nature. all necessary training will be given.
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
- -
- Availability
Various according to the need of the centre.
- Additional Info
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.
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- Bridlington Animal Park
- Title of role
- Animal Discovery and Children's Volunteer
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
Carnaby Covert La, Bridlington YO15 3QF
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
You need to be aged 16 or over and there’s no upper age limit. References may be applied for. Training will be provided.
- Personal qualities and requirements
Must love animals and be passionate about helping around the park!
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
Good communication skills and working as a team.
- Availability
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).
- Additional Info
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.
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- RSPB
- Title of role
- Binocular Assistant
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
Bempton Cliffs Visitor Centre, Cliff Lane, Bempton, Bridlington, YO15 1JF
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
Trainign will be provided.
- Personal qualities and requirements
- approachable and friendly
- enjoy working as part of a team
- enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation
- enthusiastic
- fast learner
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
- 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
- Availability
Minimum two days a month.
- Additional Info
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
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- Guide Dogs
- Title of role
- DRIVER ROLES FOR DOGS & EQUIPMENT
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
- Aged 18+
- A clean driving licence is preferred, although minor driving convictions may not necessarily preclude a person from volunteering. Each case will be taken on its merits - please contact Guide Dogs for more information
- All drivers, whether using Guide Dogs’ vehicles or their own for volunteering, will be expected to comply with the charity’s driver license check process
You will need to make your motor insurer aware you are volunteering as a driver for Guide Dogs, if using your own vehicle. Guide Dogs can provide insurers with further details upon request You will:-
- Receive full training for the role and on all Guide Dogs policies and procedures and guidance relating to volunteers
- Be supported by the fundraising manager and group coordinator
- Be able to claim travel expenses
- Be supplied with a uniform and ID badge
- Location
Across Hull
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
- -
- Personal qualities and requirements
Time and passion
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
None
Clean driving licence
- Availability
When do you require volunteers? Please specify days and exact times where known
We fit around the individual and their times and capacity to fit this in – there is no minimum weekly time for this role
How many hours a week do you ask from volunteers?
? 1-2 hours ? 3-4 hours
? 5-7 hours ? 8-9 hours
? 10-15 hours ? 16+ hours
- Additional Info
What is the preferred commitment to the role?
? No Minimum ? 7-9 months
? 1-2 Months ? 10-12 months
? 3-6 Months ? 12+ months
When would students be able to volunteer with you?
(please give an answer to each question)
Are students able to volunteer during term-time only? Yes ? No ?
Are students able to volunteer during holidays only? Yes ? No ?
Are students able to volunteer all year round? Yes ? No ?
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required
- Organisation Name
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- Title of role
- east nature reserves volunteer
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
Office base at 1 St Georges Place, York, YO24 1GN
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
training given
- Personal qualities and requirements
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.
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
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.
- Availability
This role is for 12 months and usually 3 days a week. We can be flexible with days to suit you.
- Additional Info
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
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- Title of role
- East Reserves Voluntary Trainee
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
- -
- Location
1 St Georges Place York YO241GN
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
Training and support given
- Personal qualities and requirements
No formal qualifications needed
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
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.
- Availability
This role lasts for 12 months and usually 3 days per week. We can be flexible with days to suit you
- Additional Info
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
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- RSPCA Hull & East Riding
- Title of role
- Fundraiser/Helping at Events
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
To proactively increase the charity's fundraising income. Raising vital funds towards the rebuild and animal care costs e.g. vet treatment.
- Location
Clough Road, HU6 7PE and out in the community.
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
Full training will be given.
- Personal qualities and requirements
Excellent communication skills.
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
Experience of working with a nationally renowned charity.
- Availability
3-4 hours per week.
- Additional Info
To apply for this role, please contact Carina at [email protected] and state that you found this opportunity on the Hull Uni Union website.
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- Guide Dogs
- Title of role
- Guide dog Campaigner
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
- 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
- Location
Home or office based to suit
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
training will be provided
- Personal qualities and requirements
- -
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
You will need to have good organisational and communication skills and an experience of a public facing role
- Availability
This is a flexible role to suit the volunteer
- Additional Info
Website: www.guidedogs.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
Please tell them that you saw the opportunity on the Hull student website thank you
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- guide dogs
- Title of role
- Guide dog fundraising Hero
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
Reed House
Annie Reed Road
Beverley
hu17 olf
Various areas dependant on need in that area
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
Full Training given and travel expenses will be covered.
- Personal qualities and requirements
Friendly and approachable, good communicator, good interpersonal skills, flexible, forward thinking, working as part of a team, loves a challenge.
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
Support Guide Dogs to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that enable blind and partially-sighted people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.
An understanding of how the different parts of Guide Dogs work
An opportunity to build experience for your CV.
- Availability
Dependant on availability please ask Guide dogs for details
- Additional Info
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.
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required
- Organisation Name
- Guide Dogs
- Title of role
- Guide dog recruiter
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
- 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
- Location
Home or office based to suit
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
full training provided
- Personal qualities and requirements
- -
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
Customer facing/marketing experience is desirable
must have good organisation and communication skills
- Availability
This role is flexible to suit the volunteer
- Additional Info
website: www.guidedogs.org.uk
email: Samantha [email protected]
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- RSPB
- Title of role
- Guided Nature Walks Volunteer
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
Bempton Cliffs Visitor Centre, Bempton, Bridlington, YO15 1JF
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
Training will be provided.
- Personal qualities and requirements
- approachable, with a friendly demeanor
- love of the outdoors
- enthusiasm for wildlife and conservation
- willingness to learn
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
- 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
- Availability
Minimum commitment - 1 day a week.
- Additional Info
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
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- Guide Dogs
- Title of role
- HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
To work alongside the volunteer to come up with innovative ideas to hold weekly coffee morning and socials that are accessible to all and fun.
- Location
ONLINE - HOME
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
- -
- Personal qualities and requirements
- Ideas person
- Enthusiastic
- Chatty
- Fun
- Like people
- Passionate about charity
- Quiz master
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
We just need you to bring you and your ideas to the service and help us make a difference to individuals living with sight loss.
- Availability
When do you require volunteers? Please specify days and exact times where known
ASAP to discuss ideas and implement ideas for virtual events:
- coffee mornings weekly
- Christmas social one off in December
- virtual open day January 2021
- Additional Info
How many hours a week do you ask from volunteers?
? 1-2 hours ? 3-4 hours
? 5-7 hours ? 8-9 hours
? 10-15 hours ? 16+ hours
What is the preferred commitment to the role?
? No Minimum ? 7-9 months
? 1-2 Months ? 10-12 months
? 3-6 Months ? 12+ months
When would students be able to volunteer with you?
(please give an answer to each question)
Are students able to volunteer during term-time only? Yes ? No ?
Are students able to volunteer during holidays only? Yes ? No ?
Are students able to volunteer all year round? Yes ? No ?
Do you reimburse out-of-pocket expenses?
Yes ? No ?
If yes, please give details/restrictions: if they are travelling to events with us we reimburse travel expenses
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required
- Organisation Name
- RSPB
- Title of role
- Live Seabird Interpreter
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
Bempton Cliffs Visitor Centre, Cliff Lane, Benpton, Bridlington, YO15 1JF
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
Training provided.
- Personal qualities and requirements
- approachable friendly demeanor
- a desire to help people and exceed expectations through excellent customer care
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
- 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)
- Availability
Minimum commitment - one day a week.
- Additional Info
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
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- Bridlington Animal Park
- Title of role
- Maintenance Volunteer
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
Carnaby Covert La, Bridlington YO15 3QF
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
You need to be aged 16 or over and there’s no upper age limit. References may be applied for. Training will be provided.
- Personal qualities and requirements
Must love animals and be passionate about helping around the park!
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
Good communication skills and working as a team.
- Availability
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).
- Additional Info
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.
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- guide dogs
- Title of role
- My Guide Volunteer
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
Reed House
Annie Reed Road
Beverley
Hu17 0lf
Various areas dependant on need in that area.
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
Full Training will be given and expenses covered for travel.
- Personal qualities and requirements
Personal qualities and requirements:
Friendly and approachable, good communicator, good interpersonal skills, flexible, forward thinking, working as part of a team, loves a challenge.
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
Skills the volunteer will learn or develop:
Support Guide Dogs to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that enable blind and partially-sighted people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else.
An understanding of how the different parts of Guide Dogs work
An opportunity to build experience for your CV.
- Availability
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
- Additional Info
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
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required
- Organisation Name
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- Title of role
- north cave wetlands reserve volunteer
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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
- Location
Office base at Pearson Park Wildlife Garden, Hull but much of your time will be spent out on reserves.
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
training given
- Personal qualities and requirements
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.
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
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.
- Availability
This role is for 12 months and usually 3 days a week. We can be flexible with days to suit you.
- Additional Info
deadline is Monday 8th July 2019
Interviews 15th July 2019
have a look on the website https://www.ywt.org.uk
telephone 01904659570
email [email protected]
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- Bridlington Animal Park
- Title of role
- Presentation Volunteer
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
Carnaby Covert La, Bridlington YO15 3QF
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
You need to be aged 16 or over and there’s no upper age limit. References may be applied for. Training will be provided.
- Personal qualities and requirements
Must love animals and be passionate about helping around the park!
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
Good communication skills and working as a team.
- Availability
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).
- Additional Info
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.
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
- Title of role
- Spurn Reserve Voluntary Trainee
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
- -
- Location
Spurn National Nature Reserve, Kilnsea, East Yorkshire, HU12 0UH
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
No qualifications needed
- Personal qualities and requirements
- -
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
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.
- Availability
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
- Additional Info
To apply for this role or find out more please contact
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
website: https://www.ywt.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No
- Organisation Name
- R.S.P.C.A
- Title of role
- Volunteer Animal Driver
- Number of volunteer places available
- {places_amount}
- Tasks
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.
- Location
RSPCA Centre Clough road Hull
- What kind of support/supervision will you receive?
Training will be given
- Personal qualities and requirements
Drivers must be over 25 with a clean driving licence.
- Work-ready skills you will learn or develop
Must be flexible and have an outgoing personality.
- Availability
As and when needed to be arranged with the RSPCA
- Additional Info
For further information please contac Angie Drinkall Community Volunteering Co-ordinator based in Membership services First floor of the student Union Building.
Thank you
- Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) required
- No