You can volunteer to
participate in the vital conservation work of the Trust for a minimum
period of
2 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
Volunteers are encouraged
to carry out a variety of work ranging from practical land management
to advising the public in the Visitor Centre or assisting in the main
Trust office. Working hours are 9.00am - 5pm. Monday to Friday with
occassional weekend work.
To apply for placement
on voluntary work, please forward your c.v. together with references
and a covering letter stating why you wish to be involved.
Discounted travel to the
islands via either Skybus or the Scillonian III is available to volunteers.
The
Trust welcomes individuals wishing to carry out surveys of the flora
or fauna of Scilly. Please forward written details of any proposed
survey to the Trust office.
The
'Woolpack Volunteer Centre'
During the year 2000,
the Trust embarked on the complete refurbishment of a disused
naval gun battery (built in 1900) to house volunteers for
the duration of their stay in Scilly - a few weeks to several
months.
The
accommodation comprises bunk rooms (to sleep 13) dining room, kitchen,
relaxation area, interpretation room and a toilet and shower block.
