.JPG "Events volunteering - Credit Paul Carter")
Events volunteering - Credit Paul Carter
Volunteering on a trainee placement is a great way to gain experience and skills for a career in nature conservation
Voluntary Trainee Roles are voluntary placements usually for an intensive but fixed term period, such as three days per week for 6 months. As there are limited places and our opportunities generate a lot of interest we use an application and interview process for most roles.
To apply for one of the roles below please complete and return a Voluntary Trainee Application Form.
Voluntary Trainee Application Form
You will need to use the information given in the role description to demonstrate why you are a good candidate for a voluntary traineeship. Please make sure you state which role you are applying for and be sure to return the form by the deadline to volunteering@ywt.org.uk.
If you have any questions about voluntary traineeships please call us on 01904 659570.
Farm Conservation Assistant (Voluntary Trainee), Stirley Community Farm, Huddersfield
Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 25 May 2012
Interview date: Week beginning 11 June 2012 at Stirley Farm
Would you like to be a farmer or see what it's like to work in conservation grazing? Are you hard working, practical and comfortable around livestock? We are looking for a voluntary trainee to take up our Farm Conservation Assistant role at Stirley Farm. You'll work with the Farm Manager, other staff and volunteers to look after the farm site and its herd of Beef Shorthorn cattle. You'll help run and eventually lead the Tuesday work day and undertake a range of other tasks around the farm. To find out more about the role take a look at our role description below. See above to apply
Commitment: Ideally 3 - 5 days a week
Duration: Ideally we are looking for a commitment of 6 - 12 months
Farm Education & Events Assistant (Voluntary Trainee), Stirley Community Farm, Huddersfield
Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 25 May 2012
Interview date: Week beginning 11 June 2012 at Stirley Farm
Do you love growing your own or want to learn? Are you friendly, approachable and fun around people. We are looking for a voluntary trainee to take up our Education and Events Assistant role at Stirley Farm. You'll work with a wide range of people from school children to volunteers. You' get involved in our demonstration growing beds, orchard and the wider farm which is home to a herd of Beef Shorthorn cattle. To find out more about the role take a look at our role description below. See above to apply
Farm Education & Events Assistant
Commitment: Ideally 3 - 5 days a week
Duration: Ideally we are looking for a commitment of at 6 - 12 months