Livestock Looker (Barton Meadows)
Location: Barton Meadows Nature Reserve,
Courtenay Road or Andover Road
, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7ER or SO22 6AX
Barton Meadows Nature Reserve,
Courtenay Road or Andover Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7ER or SO22 6AX
We are looking for a volunteer livestock looker to assist in regular livestock checks on land grazed by the Trust in the Central Hampshire area
Position details
Commitment:
TuesdayTasks involved in this role;
- To assist in the regular livestock checks on land grazed by the Trust in the Central Hampshire area
- 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 needed
- 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