Livestock Looker (Hockley Meadows and Twyford Meadows)
Location: Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve,
Bridge Lane
, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2BN
Hockley Meadows Nature Reserve,
Bridge Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2BN
We are looking for volunteers to assist in regular livestock checks on land grazed by the Trust in the Central Hampshire area
Position details
Commitment:
ThursdayTasks involved in this role
- To assist in the regular livestock checks on land grazed by the Trust in the Central Hampshire area, bi-weekly on Thursday's
- To initiate contact with a member of staff if signs of illness or injury or concern
- This will include regular visual checks of livestock (training provided) plus checking of water, fence lines etc
Skills and abilities
- Physically fit with good vision
- Reliable
- Own transport useful but not essential
Specific considerations
- Must be willing to work round cows and sheep
- Must be able to negotiate uneven terrain
What's in it for you?
- Get to visit and explore new wildlife sites within your area
- Help us ensure the safety of our grazing animals
- Learn new skills or practice and hone your current livestock experience
- This post could be combined with wildlife photography/sightings and wardening
- Training will be provided