We have three Long-Term Volunteer positions available in 2026:

• Saturday 28th March - Saturday 4th July
• Saturday 25th April - Saturday 1st August
• Saturday 4^th July – Wednesday 30^th September 

Deadline for applications - 23:59 on 31^st January

Who is eligible?

Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from under-18s. 

We also regret that we cannot accept applications from overseas nationals who require visa sponsorship for this position as the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is not an approved sponsor. As such, we can typically only accept applications from foreign nationals for the following reasons:

• Dual citizenship
• Settled or pre-settled status
• Youth Mobility Scheme visa (Australia, New Zealand and a few other countries – this must be sorted before coming)

We apologise for any disappointment this may cause.

What would you be doing?

Our long-term volunteers form an integral part of the island team. They assist with the day-to-day running of the island and support the wardens, visitor officer and field worker with visitor engagement and wildlife monitoring.

Successful applicants will gain experience in visitor engagement and monitoring techniques (i.e. seabirds, breeding birds, butterflies, moths, marine mammals, etc.) on a National Nature Reserve. Additionally, long-term volunteers will gain experience in path and infrastructure maintenance with training being provided in the use of relevant tools and equipment.

Please see below for the full LTV job description and person specification.

How will the different times of year differ?

In spring, the focus is on our breeding seabirds - so that'll mean Puffin counts and assisting with boat counts of seabird species. In summer, the focus moves to chick productivity, whilst in Autumn the focus of our work is on Grey Seal monitoring and some of our other species including Skomer Voles, reptiles, cetaceans and moths. Otherwise, you'll get a similar experience in any position.

What are the benefits of volunteering here?

We're worked hard to make volunteering with us cost neutral. As such, you will receive:

- Free accommodation (including bills) on Skomer.

- Travel expenses to and from Skomer (from within the UK) including parking.

- We have a training budget for our long-term volunteers. Training provided will vary depending on the time of year, however may include a brushcutter or first aid course.

- A £400 bursary is also available from the Friends of Skokholm and Skomer upon completion of a report which will be included in their newsletter.

How to apply?

Please complete the application form below (note, it is different to the Seabird Monitoring Volunteer form). Your answers should reflect why you are interested in this position, what you could bring to the island team and what you hope to gain from this experience.

All completed application forms should be sent to skomer.volunteer@welshwildlife.org by 23:59 on 31^st January. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Please use Long-Term Volunteering and your name as the subject of your email and title of your attached form.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups. Please see our website for how we promote accessibility and inclusivity.

For any queries regarding long-term volunteering, please email skomer.volunteer@welshwildlife.org.

We have one Seabird Monitoring Volunteer position available in 2026:

• Saturday 23^rd May – Tuesday 23rd June

Deadline for applications – 23:59 on 28^th February

Who is eligible?

Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from under-18s. 

We also regret that we cannot accept applications from overseas nationals who require visa sponsorship for this position as the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales is not an approved sponsor. As such, we can typically only accept applications from foreign nationals for the following reasons:

• Dual citizenship
• Settled or pre-settled status
• Youth Mobility Scheme visa (Australia, New Zealand and a few other countries – this must be sorted before coming)

We apologise for any disappointment this may cause.

What would you be doing?

Our seabird monitoring volunteer forms an integral part of the island team, assisting with seasonal monitoring of our internationally important seabird populations.

The successful applicant will gain experience in seabird monitoring techniques using JNCC methodology on a National Nature Reserve. Additionally, you will gain experience in the use and operation of VHF radios and working on the island boat, with training being provided in the use of relevant equipment.

Please see below for the full LTV job description and person specification.

What are the benefits of volunteering here?

We're worked hard to make volunteering with us cost neutral. As such, you will receive:

- Free accommodation (including bills) on Skomer.

- Travel expenses to and from Skomer (from within the UK) including parking.

- We have a training budget for our seabird monitoring volunteer. Training provided will vary but will most likely be Powerboat Level 2.

- A £200 bursary is also available from the Friends of Skokholm and Skomer upon completion of a report which will be included in their newsletter.

How to apply?

Please complete the application form below (note, it is different to the Long-Term Volunteer form). Your answers should reflect why you are interested in this position, what you could bring to the island team and what you hope to gain from this experience. 

All completed application forms should be sent to skomer.volunteer@welshwildlife.org by 23:59 on Saturday 28^th February. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Please use Seabird Monitoring Volunteering and your name as the subject of your email and title of your attached form.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups. Please see our website for how we promote accessibility and inclusivity.

For any queries regarding long-term volunteering, please email skomer.volunteer@welshwildlife.org.