Volunteer Position offered to a marine biology enthusiast with a passenger
boat trip company to assist with wildlife guiding activities.
SeaMôr Wildlife and Dolphin Watching Boat Trips are looking for an
enthusiastic and hardworking boat crew to fill the position offered during
the coming season. The position requires working on the wildlife watching
boat as crew and a wildlife guide and also assisting with sales and
marketing of the trips. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn some
great skills such as boat handling, general seamanship, enhancing your
public speaking skills, and hopefully help inspire the next generation of
marine biologists.
The trips run from the beautiful towns of New Quay and Aberaeron in
Cardigan Bay, which is home to the largest population of bottlenose
dolphins in the UK. Harbour porpoises, grey seals and a variety of sea
birds are also among the many animals that can be viewed on the trips.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU WILL GAIN:
Public speaking and guiding experience
Crewing on a commercial passenger boat
Boat handling and general seamanship
We will fund the successful applicant to attend a Cetacean Survey Training
Course which will enable them to collect research data for Seawatch
Foundation whilst on our trips.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Fluent spoken English
Interest in marine wildlife and boating
Flexibility and the ability to work outdoors
Good communication skills
Good customer service skills
Experience of working in a small team
DESIRABLE:
Marine biology (or similar) qualification
RYA powerboat license
Interest in marketing
Website editing and design
Other info:
This is an unpaid post, however, there is an element of paid work
available, and free accommodation is provided.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, email us with a covering letter, and your availability to join us between April and November to Brett Stones, info@seamor.org
Website www.seamor.org