Post by Abby on Apr 14, 2011 21:47:03 GMT 1
A week or two ago i applied for a voluntary position at Slapton Sands, [4 miles along the road from me, its a beach and large nature reserve] just for the summer months and unpaid, but to me it would be valued experience. But due to the fact the only animal related experience i have was a week in a vets when i was at school a couple months at a birds of prey center, i didnt expect a reply!
Well Tuesday evening, after coming home from seeing my uncle i checked the phone to see if there were any messages, none....but i guessed as applications shut on the 8th, only last friday i thought its best giving them a week to get back to me, i checked my email and saw a reply from the center...
They've invited me in for an 'Informal Discussion' Monday at 11:30am XD
So fingers crossed for me, im willing to give up all my days off work for this place, have no days off for 3 months for this position! So if i get it...i wouldnt be online for half the week as i'd stay down there when im working! XD haha
The job im going for is 'Volunteer Beach Warden' and this is what the job is about....
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Overall Role purpose: This voluntary role offers a first step for progression in conservation and environmental education. You will be asked to assist with a range of visitor management, information and education tasks and given opportunities for relevant training and development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES will include some or all of the following:
National Nature Reserve Duties:
Providing information for visitors at the Beach Trailer.
Assisting with events and education activities for visitors.
Assisting with maintaining nature trail path & visitor facilities.
General Duties:
Complying with all FSC’s policies, operating procedures and systems of work
Attending meetings / training events relevant to your role in order to share / learn best practice
Ensuring safe, efficient, customer focused service
Ensuring a happy, productive working environment that integrates well with staff and visitors at the Centre
Contributing positively to the environmental performance of the Centre
Ensuring the highest standards of quality are achieved in all duties carried out
Working closely with Centre staff to ensure that appropriate levels of service are maintained during absences and periods of high workload
Fulfilling your obligations under FSC’s Behaviour Partnership
Any other duties that may reasonably be required by the Head of Centre to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Centre
Well Tuesday evening, after coming home from seeing my uncle i checked the phone to see if there were any messages, none....but i guessed as applications shut on the 8th, only last friday i thought its best giving them a week to get back to me, i checked my email and saw a reply from the center...
They've invited me in for an 'Informal Discussion' Monday at 11:30am XD
So fingers crossed for me, im willing to give up all my days off work for this place, have no days off for 3 months for this position! So if i get it...i wouldnt be online for half the week as i'd stay down there when im working! XD haha
The job im going for is 'Volunteer Beach Warden' and this is what the job is about....
________________
Overall Role purpose: This voluntary role offers a first step for progression in conservation and environmental education. You will be asked to assist with a range of visitor management, information and education tasks and given opportunities for relevant training and development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES will include some or all of the following:
National Nature Reserve Duties:
Providing information for visitors at the Beach Trailer.
Assisting with events and education activities for visitors.
Assisting with maintaining nature trail path & visitor facilities.
General Duties:
Complying with all FSC’s policies, operating procedures and systems of work
Attending meetings / training events relevant to your role in order to share / learn best practice
Ensuring safe, efficient, customer focused service
Ensuring a happy, productive working environment that integrates well with staff and visitors at the Centre
Contributing positively to the environmental performance of the Centre
Ensuring the highest standards of quality are achieved in all duties carried out
Working closely with Centre staff to ensure that appropriate levels of service are maintained during absences and periods of high workload
Fulfilling your obligations under FSC’s Behaviour Partnership
Any other duties that may reasonably be required by the Head of Centre to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Centre
