Work Experience and Placements
How can I help?
Each year we receive lots of requests for work experience and student placements here at the Head. We’re pleased to accommodate as many students as possible over the age of 18. This includes both short and long term placement opportunities.
There are many areas to be involved with, including:
Visitor Centre
Be the welcoming face of the visitor centre by helping visitors and school groups during their stay as well as assisting in the shop.
Habitat management
Give practical hands-on help on the nature reserve including creating ponds, scrub clearing and fence building. We will occasionally provide in-house certification for us of machinery, such as brushcutters.
Research and monitoring
We need help to keep records of our extensive wildlife on the Head which includes bird watching and identifying plants and animals.
Archives
Help us to curate the vast collection of artifacts and documents for the centre.
General assistance
Whatever your skills, we need friendly and enthusiastic people to help behind the scenes, so pop in to the Centre and talk to one of the team to see how you can help!
At the present time all our placements are focussed within our ranger team - typically helping with surveys, practical work and events, although other tasks may be given as appropriate to the student’s skills and interests.
If you’re interested in a placement with us, please contact us for more information.