Two places are available for summer internships at the Nature Commission thanks to funding from the Lions Club of Guernsey.
It says the initiative is aiming to open up practical experience for local students who want to get hands on with nature.
The two interns will work alongside the Nature Commission team in monitoring local species and habitats, assisting with citizen science projects, supporting educational programmes in schools, and in developing resources to encourage nature-positive community actions.
Paul Allaway, the Lions Club District Environment Officer, said the club is delighted to support these roles as an investment in the next generation of environmental stewards.
“The Lions Club of Guernsey is delighted to support these new internships at the Guernsey Nature Commission. We believe in investing in our community, and that includes investing in the people who will go on to protect it.
“By funding these roles, we are not only helping a valuable local charity but also providing a stepping stone for the next generation of environmental stewards. We are thrilled to see young islanders gain the skills and confidence needed to make a real difference to Guernsey’s biodiversity.”
Jessi Jennings, the CEO of the Nature Commission, said she is very grateful for the support from the Lions Club.
“Their funding allows us to open our doors to enthusiastic individuals who are eager to contribute to our work.
“These internships will provide invaluable practical experience, from assisting with our education programme in schools to helping develop resources to empower the community to make nature-positive choices. It’s a fantastic chance for someone to learn what it truly means to work in conservation while helping us amplify our ‘voice for nature’ here in Guernsey.”