Hi everyone!
Below is a short list of some networking opportunities:
-My LinkedIn, if anyone would like to connect on there: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-elverson-58b120189/
-I set up a Facebook group a while ago for anyone looking for conservation work/opportunities in the UK as I had found that there wasn't a page for beginners/recently graduated individuals in the conservation sector. That being said, it's open to everyone and any posts of your own are welcome! The page has been fairly quiet as of late, but I'm hoping to spark things up again lately and to include info about jobs, volunteering options etc... https://www.facebook.com/groups/958989061218563
I would love to hear about any volunteering opportunities anyone has going too! I'm currently based in Cornwall, in the South West of the UK, but am open to virtual/remote/online volunteering.
Thanks everyone, best wishes!
Kaitlyn
Hello, I'm 25 and currently based in Worcestershire, UK. I graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2019 with a BSc in Wildlife Conservation.
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I'm also happy to connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/reynoldssamantha/
Hi Kaitlyn! Thanks for posting, I'll be hopping on the FB group for sure. I'm actually doing some remote volunteering for a new UK-based charity which focuses on marine and coastal conservation education called Plover Rovers and I'm sure we could use more remote volunteers. I could always ask the "higher ups" about vacant positions if you'd like! The website is https://www.plover-rovers.com/ and they're also pretty active on social if you're curious.
I am extremely interested in getting some remote volunteering work, particularly in marine and coastal conservation! I would love it if you could ask the "higher ups" about any positions or opportunities they have open! :)
Hi Aurora! Thanks for joining the group! I would love to join in on the volunteering too if possible, sounds like a great opportunity. I think I've seen/heard about them before, thank you for the link!
This is a great idea, connections are so important.
Sort of linked as you could call it networking, I thought some of you might be interested in this event on the 3rd December about burnout and resilience in conservation https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/another-thing-burnout-and-resilience-in-conservation-workshop-tickets-128105772815
Thanks Beth! I just signed up. Highly relevant in this field especially in this weird period.
Hey guys, I would also love to connect with everyone on LinkedIn and/or Facebook. My links are in my profile but can be found here too:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominickmarra/
https://www.facebook.com/dominick.marra.1
I fall into the "career-switcher" category having had a previous background in IT and more recently in sales (retail) and now looking to pursue marine conservation. I am flexible in my travels and feel like there is a lot more conservation work going on on the other side of the Atlantic. than there are here at home, but I'm open to go wherever an opportunity may take me. I hope that as I start to dip my feet into these waters that I too can assist others in pursuing their passions. The more of us there are that want to fight for the survival of this planet and the species that inhabit it, the more likely we are to succeed in it. I look forward to continuing to work with everyone in the weeks and hopefully months and years ahead.
Great idea! I'm really getting into using LinkedIn more! Here's my profile link https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccagarbett/. Would love to connect!
I'm also considering a career switch to marine conservation, and am also keen to expand upon my experience and skills in addressing the illegal wildlife trade. As a result, I've found a few resources that you might find useful. Here is a FREE course on behaviour change for conservation. https://www.changewildlifeconsumers.org/change/behaviour-change-for-conservation-online-course/
and here are some links to marine-based volunteer/training opportunities, but quite a few are paid-for opportunities:
https://www.wiseoceans.com/volunteer-internships-and-expeditions/
https://archipelago.gr/en/get-involved/placements-and-internships/marine-mammal-research-conservation-internship/
https://www.orcaweb.org.uk/train
Hi Beckie,
Great to know you're considering marine conservation, and thank you for all the resources, they are really helpful. I also would love to pursue a career in the marine sector, so if there is anything I can help with or just to chat, please just give me a shout!
Good luck and all the best!