Volunteer Citizen Scientists

About the Project

Catchwise : The Biggest Sea Angling Site and Charter Boat Survey in Over a Decade

Catchwise is an exciting new survey of sea angling taking place across England and Wales in 2023 and 2024. The first of its kind in over a decade! The project aims to collect important insights into recreational sea fishing – both along the shore and at sea. It will involve a major shore and private boat survey of sea anglers as well as a survey of charter boats.

Want to give back to your community, learn about your coastline and meet interesting people? Then join the Catchwise Volunteer Citizen Scientist team today!

Catchwise is made possible by our team of dedicated Volunteer Angling Citizen Scientists from across England and Wales.

By signing up to be a volunteer citizen scientist you can get involved with this ground-breaking project and make a positive difference to sea angling along our coastline.

Volunteers must be over 18 years old, and they will receive training on conducting surveys while guidance and support will be provided throughout the duration of the project. The average commitment for volunteers is 4 hours per month, which equates to one survey per month.

As a Citizen Scientist you would have the flexibility to engage at your own convenience whenever you have free time. Volunteers receive a list of sites in their chosen area and choose when to conduct the surveys.

Volunteers will enjoy various perks, including monthly prize draws, goodies, access to social media groups with fellow volunteers, a welcome pack, and a certificate recognizing their contribution to the project. This certificate could be a valuable addition to the CVs of students studying marine-related fields or early career professionals.

If you’re interested in volunteering and have access to the coast in England and Wales, please express your interest by visiting www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CatchwiseVolunteers. 

Here’s what we’re looking for in volunteers:

• Availability for at least 4 hours per month (there’s no upper limit), between October 2023 – July 2024
• Confidence in engaging with the public
• Interest in the environment and fisheries sector
• Volunteers need to have access to a smartphone or tablet

For additional information or any questions about the role, please contact the Catchwise Project Manager at galini.samlidou@anglingtrust.net.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in volunteering and have access to the coast in England and Wales, please express your interest by visiting

smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CatchwiseVolunteers. 

Here’s what we’re looking for in volunteers:

• Availability for at least 4 hours per month (there’s no upper limit), between October 2023 – July 2024
• Confidence in engaging with the public
• Interest in the environment and fisheries sector
• Volunteers need to have access to a smartphone or tablet

For additional information or any questions about the role, please contact the Catchwise Project Manager at galini.samlidou@anglingtrust.net.

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