Livestock Checker - Doncaster Reserves

Livestock Checker - Doncaster Reserves

Multiple locations:

Carr Lodge Nature Reserve,

Adjacent to Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
( nr junction 3 M18, south edge of Doncaster)

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Doncaster (1.5m/2.4km), South Yorkshire, DN11 9DG
Would you like to spend time in the fresh air whilst carrying out vital checks on our grazing cattle to make sure they're in fine fettle? If you can commit to a regular checking slot, and you'd like to spend time outdoors, this role could be perfect for you! We're looking for livestock checkers for several of our reserves in the Doncaster area, and full training is provided. To find out more, read on...

Position details

Commitment:

Any Day

Frequency:

Weekly

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust manages over 100 reserves and other sites, restoring biodiversity, protecting habitats and wildlife and providing wonderful opportunities for visitors to get close up and see some of our most enthralling wildlife.

Part of the management of many of our grassland, fen and heathland reserves is carried out by grazing animals. Grazing helps control competitive ‘rough’ plant species that can out-compete the finer, more interesting species of grass and wildflower that we seek to encourage.  Livestock on the reserves need to be checked every day to ensure that their health is good, and that they are all still present and correct!

Volunteers helping us to carry out these vital checks frees up a great deal of staff time, allowing us to carry out other essential work to keep our reserves in good condition.

Although volunteers with past experience or knowledge of stock is very welcome, no previous knowledge or experience is necessary to volunteer with us in this role, as we will give full training on checking livestock. However, you do need to feel comfortable being around grazing animals,

We are running 2 training days to help volunteers learn more about this role, they will be on:

  • Wednesday 19th February at Potteric Carr.
  • Monday 31st March at Potteric Carr, also with a site visit to Denaby Ings.

All applicants are very welcome to attend and meet the team, both 2 and 4 legged!

Interested? If so, just follow the links below to find out more...

Contact details

To apply for this role, please read the Livestock Checker Volunteer Role Description attached, and send in a completed volunteer application form to volunteering@ywt.org.uk