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Overview
A 12 week Erasmus+ nature conservation traineeship in South West England, ideal for final year undergraduates, Masters students or recent graduates interested in a career in nature conservation.
The Ambios nature conservation traineeship provides the foundation skills required for a career in nature conservation along with a comprehensive insight into working in the conservation sector. Trainees are based at Lower Sharpham Farm in the picturesque Dart River Valley, Devon, where they will live and work with a team of fellow trainees as well as working with a range of conservation organizations from our extensive network. The traineeship can count toward university credits for students and Erasmus+ funding is available.
2017 course dates:
2nd April – 23rd June (Apply by 5th March
2nd July – 23rd September (Apply by 21st May)
2nd October – 23rd December (Apply by 21st August)
The traineeship provides:
- Applied English language training specific to the nature conservation sector
- Applied scientific research into specific species such as the bumblebee
- Useful network of employers in the sector (UK and international)
- Unique experience of living on a working British organic farm
- Variety of experiences e.g. field trips to local conservation sites, interaction with nature conservation professionals, student’s own research and conservation projects on the farm
- Opportunity for personal development from working with adults with learning difficulties
- Adventures offered by the English countryside and great outdoor activities
- An excellent value educational experience thanks to the current Euro-British Pound Sterling exchange rate
