Handa Volunteer Assistant Ranger

Title: Handa Volunteer Assistant Ranger
Status: Full time, Monday 17th March to Saturday 6th September (approximately 25 weeks)
Location: Handa Island, Sutherland (free accommodation provided)
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 31st January 2025

Be part of a small close-knit team of Handa staff and volunteers delivering visitor and conservation management on Handa Island. The Volunteer Assistant Ranger role is wide ranging and will cover practical work, visitor engagement, monitoring  and lots of other tasks that are necessary to support our work on the island.

Placements on Handa provide the successful applicant with valuable experience and networking opportunities, with many volunteers subsequently moving into paid opportunities within the sector.

Please note, there will be more than one role available.

What we are looking for:

• ability to handle the rigours of living and working in close proximity with others over a long period
• candidates who “wear well” with others and can work as a team
• sense of humour and positive outlook

What you will get in return:

• a lasting magical experience that should be the highlight of your year
• a wonderful work environment
• an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature

Before completing the online application please see further details on the Handa volunteer page.

Please be aware that travel to Handa is extremely difficult by public transport and you would need to travel by car.