Conservation Services will lead a group of international volunteers on two residential, week-long (5 days, 4 nights) programmes to help eradicate Gunnera from the beautiful Clare Island, Co Mayo. Volunteers can sign up for 1 or 2 weeks but it's expected that most volunteers will be there for both weeks and priority will be given to these.
This not-to-be -missed programme is in one of the most beautiful spots in the West of Ireland. If you don't believe us, read about it here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2007/apr/08/escape.ireland.restandrelaxation
Project Description:
Volunteers will be helping to remove the invasive species Gunnera Ticntoria from Clare Island. This will be done using a combination of methods including digging using spades and application of herbecide where necessary. Full training and safety preparation will be provided to volunteers.
General information for volunteers:
- Communal accommodation will be provided to all volunteers free of charge from Aug 24th to Sep 1st.
- We will provide safety equipment, work-related insurance and safety talks.
- We will also provide transport to the site (ex Dublin). Note that as most volunteers and the leader will be staying for the 2 weeks if you only come for 1 week you may have to make your own way there and back, depending on numbers.
- Volunteers chip in together for food.
- Participation on the project is free but we will require a DEPOSIT of €80 (Due to this programme's popularity we want to ensure that everybody who takes a place will be there.) You will get this back on the first day of the project and can use it for food etc. (Other possibilities exis. such as evidence of intended travel tlo Ireland)
The things you need to bring: Working clothes, Sturdy Shoes, Rain gear. Sleeping bag and pillow and personal hygiene gear. There will be a few social outings to local attractions during the week. So some good clothes would be an idea.
Interested volunteers should contact Andy ASAP at andy@conservationservices.ie
June 1st, 2009
