Visitor Engagement Volunteer

RSPB; Tullich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nature conservation charity in Scotland seeks Visitor Engagement Volunteers to assist at Loch Ruthven. Ideal candidates will enjoy outdoor environments and engage with visitors about wildlife and conservation efforts. This role offers training, and opportunities to learn about the conservation of rare breeding birds. Volunteers should be comfortable with physical tasks and working solo or in teams. A supportive and friendly volunteer community awaits!

Benefits

Full training and support

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Opportunities to learn about wildlife

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• Enjoys meeting and talking with people.
• Comfortable volunteering outdoors and working alone.

Responsibilities

• Provide a friendly welcome to visitors at the reserve.
• Discuss the work of the RSPB and responsible enjoyment of the reserve.
• Help monitor and record Slavonian grebe activity.

Skills

Confident communication

Basic bird identification skills

Job description

Volunteer role: Seasonal commitment: March or April to August or September

RSPB is recruiting Visitor Engagement Volunteers to support its reserve team at Loch Ruthven during the Slavonian grebe breeding season. This role suits people who enjoy being outdoors, talking to visitors, and helping protect one of the UK’s rarest breeding birds at an important Highland reserve.

The role

You will provide a friendly welcome to visitors arriving at the reserve.

You will talk with visitors about Loch Ruthven, the work of the RSPB, and how people can enjoy the reserve responsibly.

You will help monitor and record the activity of Slavonian grebes during the breeding season.

You will help keep the welcome area tidy and stocked, including badges and donation points.

You may volunteer alongside others or independently, depending on the shift.

Working pattern

This is a seasonal volunteer role running from spring to late summer.

Volunteer days and times are agreed with the reserve team.

The role is based at Loch Ruthven, which has no public transport links and limited facilities.

The path to the hide is unsurfaced and includes uneven ground, steps, and boardwalk sections.

What we are looking for

• You will be a confident communicator who enjoys meeting and talking with people.
• You will be comfortable volunteering outdoors and, at times, working alone.
• Some basic bird identification skills are helpful, but full training is provided.
• You must be aged 18 or over.
• You should be comfortable with the physical nature of the site.

What is on offer

• The chance to volunteer on a beautiful and important nature reserve.
• Full training, support, and equipment provided by the RSPB.
• Reimbursement of reasonable out of pocket travel expenses.
• Opportunities to learn about wildlife, conservation, and reserve management.
• The chance to be part of a friendly and dedicated volunteer team.

How to apply

Apply through the employer’s website