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

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 Hub is located at the heart of the site and provides retail and catering facilities for around 185,000 visitors annually. Ellin's Tower observatory, is situated on the cliff edge overlooking the sea cliffs and auk colonies.

Why We Want You:

In our Visitor Hub, 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.

There is a viewing area at Ellin's Tower, with binoculars and telescopes. You will be talking to visitors about wildlife on the reserve, walking routes and providing further assistance as required. At busy times, you will also be directing cars to park sensibly.

Please note volunteer placements are for a minimum of one week and the usual arrival/departure day is Friday. Your first day volunteering will be on Saturday and your last day will be on Thursday.

What’s In It For You:

South Stack 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 Hub & Ellin's Tower.

Please do not tick 'willing to share' unless you are applying as a couple.

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 and bed linen, 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.