Residential on Reserve (Less than 4 weeks) (South Stack)

Reserve:

South Stack is an ideal reserve to watch seabirds and choughs, with high cliffs, caves and offshore stacks, backed by 316ha/780 acres of heathland (Holyhead Mountain and Penrhosfeilw Common), and 43ha of coastal grass pasture. The RSPB Visitor Centre is located at the hub of the site and provides retail and catering facilities for around 185,000 visitors annually. Ellin's Tower, the RSPB Information Centre, is situated on the cliff edge overlooking the sea cliffs and auk colonies.

Why We Want You:

We have a new Visitor Centre which opened in April 2021 where you will be welcoming customers and ensuring they make the most from their visit by letting them know what they can see on the reserve and directing them to points of interest. It’s a great way to engage with visitors and share your passion for nature and the RSPB.

During the summer there is a viewing area at Ellin's Tower, with binoculars, telescopes and closed circuit TV. You will be interpreting the local wildlife to visitors, supplying them with information and providing opportunities for them to support the work of the RSPB.

Occasionally, we may need you to help in our cafe.

Please note volunteer placements are for a minimum of one week and the usual arrival/departure day is Friday.

What’s In It For You:

South Stack Cliffs is an ideal reserve to watch seabirds, with high cliffs, caves and offshore stacks, backed by the maritime heathland of Holyhead Mountain. The duties are ideally suited to people with a love of birds who enjoy sharing their enthusiasm with others.

This is an excellent chance to make a genuine contribution to wildlife conservation. You will gain a valuable insight into the workings of Europe's largest conservation charity.

Accommodation is provided in Plas Nico, a small farmhouse, a 500m walk from the Visitor Centre & Ellins Tower.

Requirements:

Minimum age 18. Enthusiasm, ability to work as part of a team, interest in conservation and wildlife. Specialist knowledge is not required, but enthusiasm for birds is. Excellent people skills; friendly, relaxed and able to engage with visitors essential.

Notes

There is no charge to take part in the scheme.

It is your responsibility to cover the cost of your transport to and from the reserve, and to provide and cover the cost of your food during your stay.

The RSPB will provide accommodation, together with basic services, free of charge for the period you are volunteering, and cover any expenses incurred as a necessary part of your work on the reserve.