Community Volunteer (Youth Forum Member)
Orkney Native Wildlife Project is looking for passionate, inspiring young leaders to create a youth forum with the ultimate aim of promoting and protecting Orkney's native wildlife. You don’t need to have a lot of experience but passion, willingness to learn and commitment are essential.
Orkney is home to some incredible wildlife from Fin whales to great yellow bumblebees, it truly is a unique place. If you have a passion for Orkney's wildlife then the youth forum will be the perfect platform for you to share this, as well as gain some valuable experience along the way.
What we are looking for:
- Anyone with a passion for wildlife
- Aged between 16-30
- Willingness to learn and develop their skills
- Interested in attending events, workshops and bimonthly meetings
- Confident in sharing creative ideas
- Excited to speak up and act for wildlife
- To attend a minimum of 4 meetings a year
The Orkney Native Wildlife Project aims to safeguard the unique and internationally important native wildlife of Orkney by addressing the threat it faces from invasive non-native stoats as well as providing other community benefits.
The project is a partnership between RSPB Scotland, NatureScot and Orkney Islands Council with generous support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the EU’s LIFE programme.