South Devon Marine Strandings Network Volunteer Training Day

Join Devon Wildlife Trust for a day long training session, aimed at Devon residents wishing to join our Marine Strandings Volunteer Network! Join us at Wembury Marine Centre (PL9 0HP) for this day long session, which will consist of a morning indoor session learning about; the Marine Strandings Network is and how it works; Cetacean (dolphin, whales and porpoise) identification; H&S and how to use our recording forms to gather the vital records we need. In the afternoon we will head down to the beach to run a simulated dead stranding using life-sized model of a dolphin, porpoise, and seal to train you in recording, health and safety, and retrieval procedures. This will be a fun day, but with a serious purpose. T he training costs £15 and booking is essential as places are limited. At the end of the day, you will be qualified to join Devon Wildlife Trust's Marine Strandings Network (MSN) and receive a digital training pack to take home with you. You will need to bring your own lunch, and be sure to bring warm clothes, water proofs and sensible shoes with you for the afternoon outdoor session. PLEASE NOTE: This training is for (adult) Devon residents who will volunteer to attend strandings along the South Devon coastline. You must be 16+ to take part in this course. There is a separate course for North Devon residents on 14th November wishing to attend strandings along the North devon coastline. Wembury Beach car park is owned by the National Trust and parking costs £6/day for non-members. Please bring correct change with you as cards are not accepted and there is very little signal to pay by phone. Important Accessibility Information The classroom session will take place inside Wembury Marine Centre, which is wheelchair accessible. However, the practical session will take place on the beach, approx. 75m from the Centre (down a stepped-slope) which is not wheelchair accessible, but with prior notice, we can make reasonable adjustments.