Handa monthly volunteers
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Handa monthly volunteers
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking monthly volunteers for Handa Island, Sutherland. This is a full-time, one-month residential volunteer role from April to August 2026. Free accommodation and subsistence provided.
About the Opportunity
Our 2026 monthly volunteering opportunities are now available! For monthly volunteers, we have two opportunities available per month April – August (10 opportunities in total).
Help staff and long term volunteers on Handa by meeting the ferry, helping visitors onto the island, giving a short introductory talk including health & safety matters then ensuring all visitors are off the island at the end of the day. There may be the opportunity to undertake other practical or survey tasks if time allows, plus you will be required to help out with usual domestic duties that are required whilst living in a communal environment.
Key Details
- Status: 1 month, full time
- Location: Handa Island, Sutherland (free accommodation provided plus subsistence costs)
- Closing date: We will appoint on an ongoing basis.
Benefits
- A one off experience in a wonderful setting
- A great staff and volunteer team
- A great boost to your CV
Requirements
- Availability for one month (ideally a full calendar month)
- A “can do” attitude and willing to live & work as part of a close knit team
- Confidence in talking to the public
- An interest in conservation and the natural environment
How to Apply
To apply, please visit this webpage and read the documents about volunteering on Handa. Please be aware that travel to Handa is extremely difficult by public transport.
Have questions? Visit our website for the volunteer FAQs, at https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/how-to-help/volunteer/faqs/. If you have any questions that aren’t answered on our FAQs page, please don’t hesitate to contact Peter Gilbert on [contact hidden] or email [contact hidden].
Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
The existence of a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to volunteering with us but if offered this role we may require you to complete a self-declaration form asking for details of any unspent convictions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (amended).
Organisation Information
The [Employer hidden] is Scotland's leading nature conservation charity. It is a Scottish registered charity (charity number SC005792) and a company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland ([company details hidden]). Its registered office is Harbourside House, 110 Commercial Street, Edinburgh EH6 6NF.