Summary
Volunteers are needed to live on Skomer Island in Wales to count puffins and other wildlife as part of conservation efforts. The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales offers free accommodation and travel expenses, along with a small financial grant for the volunteers who help assess the puffin population and other wildlife on the island. Puffins in particular are at risk of extinction, making these efforts essential for their conservation.
Key Facts
- Volunteers will work on Skomer Island near the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales.
- The position involves counting puffins and other wildlife as part of a conservation project.
- Free accommodation and travel within the UK are provided, plus a bursary of £200 to £400.
- Puffins are listed as vulnerable to extinction by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
- Last year, the island recorded 43,626 puffins, a record number for Skomer.
- The project focuses on different wildlife aspects throughout the year, such as chick productivity and grey seal monitoring.
- The volunteer work period ranges from the end of March through the end of September.
- The island is home to other wildlife, including Manx shearwaters, guillemots, and razorbills.
