Organisation:
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

Location:
Isle of Mull, Scotland.

Details:
The Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust welcome volunteers to help with marine research, education and conservation projects year round.

The Trust carries out a variety of research, education and conservation projects, and also organises and attends a number of marine based events throughout the year. Volunteering with the Trust gives an insight into the workings of a busy charity, and provides valuable experience in a wide range of areas including scientific data collection, analysis and presentation; creation of education resources, giving public talks, organising beach cleans, running workshops and much more.

The field of marine conservation is highly competitive, and volunteer work is often required in order to further a career in this area. Volunteering with the HWDT's dynamic team of marine conservationists is an enjoyable way to acquire this experience.

Even if marine conservation is not your chosen career, they welcome volunteers with, or looking for, experience in other areas such as environmental education, marketing, computer skills, and all other aspects of running a small conservation charity.

The Photo Identification Project Assistant role is mainly office based in Tobermory, with boat access possible in summer months. Tasks include: Management of photo-identification databases (minke whales, bottlenose dolphins, basking shark) including database entry and analysis.

Eligibility:
No background knowledge of cetaceans is required, you only need to be enthusiastic and willing to learn about the marine mammals and their environment.

Departure Dates:
Placement available from January 2006. Year round, two months negotiable.

Contact:
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
28 Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland, PA75 6NU, UK
01688 302 620
volunteercoordinator@hwdt.org
www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk