The Solent Seascape Project is a collaborative, innovative restoration project aiming to restore four key habitats of seagrass, saltmarsh, native oyster reefs and coastal bird habitats. Some of our habitats face pressures from various recreational activities therefore every year on the Isle of Wight we have performed surveys at certain sites to monitor the amount of recreational activity at them and we need your help!
We are looking for volunteers to assist in monitoring the occurrence and frequency of a number of recreational activities such as boat movements, anchoring and mooring, and activities like bait digging and dog walking. The surveys will occur throughout August and September at Osbourne bay and Palmer's Farm. The surveys should last 1 hour and take place between the hours of 11:00 and 14:00.
You don't need to commit to all surveys
Skills
No specific skills as we will provide training
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
- Accessibility
Locations are quite remote and have to be walked to. - Age restrictions
Over 18 as may include lone working - Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- DBS check required
- Ex Offenders
- Expenses reimbursed
Travel/parking up to £40. - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Suitable for Supported Volunteering
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 30/07/2025
End Date: 04/10/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
We require one survey to be done on a Wednesday and one to be done on either a Saturday or Sunday at each location. The survey is 1 hour long which needs to be between the hours of 11am and 2pm. There will also likely be an hour of walking and set up time as well. Volunteers can sign up to certain locations and dates however so do NOT need to be available for every date.
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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