Sea Watch Foundation
Sea Watch Foundation – Voluntary Education and Awareness Assistant opportunity in Cardigan Bay for the 2012 summer season The Sea Watch Foundation is seeking an education and awareness assistant to take part in the “Cardigan Bay Monitoring Project” in New Quay, West Wales which manages the conservation of a resident population of bottlenose dolphins, the largest in the UK. Monitoring of harbour porpoise and grey seal populations is also part of the project. This position will suit a volunteer that has a strong interest in marine conservation and recognises the importance of educating and raising awareness by involving the public.
The assistant will be responsible in aiding the Sightings Officer with the following duties:
1.Promoting and organising the National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2012 event (27th-29th July)
2.Participating in presentations and creating activities to take to local schools
3.Researching and writing articles
4.Creating educational/promotional materials (posters, displays, flyers)
5.Assisting in the organisation of training courses
6.Social networking (Facebook, Twitter, Blog, website)
7.Raising Sea Watch Foundation profile within the New Quay community (organising events, manning the Sea Watch stand on the pier at weekends etc.)
8.Liaising with the Adopt a Dolphin Coordinator for the promotion of Sea Watch Foundation and Adopt a Dolphin
The assistant will also have the opportunity to be involved in the research, helping the Cardigan Bay Monitoring Officer and the Sightings Officer.
Deadline: 31st of January 2012.
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