SCOTTISH WILDLIFE RESCUE
Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Trust
Hessilhead, Gateside, Beith Ayrshire
KA15 1HT
Tel.: ++44 (1505) 502-415
E-mail: hessilhead@hessilhead.netlineuk.net
hessilhead@hessilhead.supanet.com
www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/5227/
DESCRIPTION: The aims
of HWRT are to rescue, repair, rehabilitate and release all native
species of wild birds and mammals. Help is needed with hand rearing,
cleaning and feeding, maintenance and construction work. We are also
keen to monitor the casualties after release. Some groups of birds will
be ringed, and hopefully some species will be radio-tracked.
SPECIES: All Scottish wild birds
and mammals.
HABITAT: Species rescued
from urban, woodland, farmland, coast and moorland.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: West
Central Scotland.
TRAVEL INFORMATION: The
Centre is within easy travelling distance from Glasgow.
DURATION: Min. 2-3 weeks.
PERIOD: March - October.
AGE: Min. 18, no upper
age limit.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Ability to work as part of a team. Training will be given. Experience of
radio tracking could be useful.Veterinary experience useful.
VOLUNTEERS' WORK: Volunteers
may help with all aspects of the Trust’s work. This includes rescue, treatment,
feeding, cleaning, preparing birds and animals for release and post-release
monitoring. Educational work with the public may be possible.
LANGUAGE: English.
ACCOMMODATION: Caravans.
COST: Caravans are free. Food
must be provided by the volunteer. Volunteers must arrange their own transport,
though can be collected from Glasgow.
LONG-TERM: Suitable volunteers
may be able to stay for 6 months.
AGENTS, CORRESPONDENTS:
Interested applicants should apply directly to HWRT with relevant details
and a contact number or address. More information will be supplied.
