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12 Trainees standing on a clifftop with the ocean behind them on a sunny day

© NWWT

Applications for our 2025 Conservation & Climate Change Traineeship are now open

North Wales Wildlife Trust are offering a free conservation and climate change traineeship course for 12 young people across Anglesey and Bangor this summer!

Through our pioneering youth programmes, we have been bringing young people from across North Wales closer to the wonderful wildlife that exists on their doorstep and inspiring them to stand up and act as custodians for the natural environment. Now in it's seventh year, our Conservation & Climate Change Traineeship offers a unique week-long training course to young people (aged 16-24) living across Anglesey and Bangor.

Two trainees crouched in tall grass with a bug net and an ID guide looking for insects

© NWWT Andy O'Callaghan

Why should you apply?

This hugely successful programme has been designed to give you an opportunity to develop practical conservation skills, learn more about the natural environment on your doorstep and, most importantly, gain a range of formal accreditations in a range of topics from land management to bushcraft!

You’ll have the opportunity to meet other budding conservationists, visit a number of amazing sites across North Wales and learn from our knowledgeable staff here at North Wales Wildlife Trust.

Many of our past traineeship alumni have gone on to pursue careers in a variety of professional roles; including invasive species removal, ecology, biodiversity monitoring, and much more, so why not take your first steps into a career in the green sector?

Four trainees lighting and maintaining a kelly kettle whilst sitting on the floor in the woods

© NWWT Megan Parkinson

What’s involved?

  • Practical conservation training using a range of hand tools
  • Learn about nature reserve management and climate science
  • Receive formal qualifications and accreditations
  • Marine conservation
  • REC first aid one day course
  • Learn how to support communities to act for nature
  • Outdoor skills including green wood working
An large wooden outdoor classroom with benches dotted around with young people working with willow. Front right of the picture is James, one of the trainees. He is sat on a bench with a block of wood in front of him, and lots of willow sticking up out of it, as he winds an extra piece around his supports to build a willow bird feeder.

© NWWT Andy O'Callaghan

What do you need to know?

  • The course will run from Monday 7th – Friday 11th July
  • It’s FREE!
  • You must be between 16 and 24 years old to apply
  • Must live on Anglesey or in the Bangor area
  • Don't drive? Don't worry - we can arrange transport for each day

You don’t need to have any specific qualifications to apply, we only ask that you can commit to attending each day of the course, can follow health and safety instructions and have a keen interest in learning about nature, conservation and climate change.

Application form and job descriptions