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Student Placements

Enhance your skills and experience through a placement with Ulster Wildlife

Each year, full and part-time positions are available across our teams for those currently studying conservation, the environment, and community engagement. With dedicated one-to-one support and supervision, working with us will give you the opportunity to network with key contacts, learn new skills, receive important on-the-job training and develop transferable skills to aid your progression into employment after your studies.

Placement positions for 2026/2027 are listed below. 

For any further information or to apply for any posts, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteering@ulsterwildlife.org.

 

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NI Marine Task Force Student Placement

Kickstart your experience in marine policy and advocacy with a 12-week placement supporting the NI Marine Task Force
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Marine Restoration Student Placement

Build real skills in community engagement and marine restoration through a one-year placement with our Marine Team
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Nature Reserves Student Placement

Gain practical hands-on experience in managing 21 diverse nature reserves across Northern Ireland with this one-year placement
Jessica leading a wellbeing session at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve
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Community Engagement Assistant - Bog Meadows Nature Reserve

Build practical skills in youth and community engagement through a year-long placement at Bog Meadows Nature Reserve.
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Priority Species Student Placement

A year-long opportunity to assist with Let Nature In, our wildlife gardening campaign, and help achieve positive action for priority species
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Nature Recovery Policy and Spatial Planning Student Placement

Gain experience in marine environmental policy and spatial planning as part of a 12-week placement