Whilst I was still a student, I spent months looking for a worthwhile volunteering placement to keep me busy in the summer holidays. I finally decided to spend a month in Tenerife as a research assistant for the Atlantic Whale Foundation. My previous work experience and placements have all been terrestrial based so I felt … Continue reading
Category Archives: Placements
A Surprise from Bulgaria
I have been missing living in the mountains of Bulgaria and after a cold walk home from work I had a pleasant surprise in my email inbox. Whilst in Bulgaria, I set up a number of camera traps in the hope of capturing some wolf footage….and I did! It’s about time I shared them on … Continue reading
The First Big Career Step into the World of Conservation
So it has been a while since my last post but I do have a valid excuse… I was busy working at Large Carnivore Education Centre in Bulgaria. So now with a warm cup of tea, I can tell you what I got up to! During my first year of University I spent some time volunteering … Continue reading
The Adventure Begins
So after months of being locked inside my bedroom revising (procrastinating) summer has finally begun and for me that means placements, placements, placements! What better way to start off the season than spending a month in Scotland working with the Scottish Beaver Trial! Beavers back in Scotland!? I am sure most of you will have … Continue reading