Volunteer Data Processor

Wildlife Information Centre (The)
VO103579

You will be responsible for supporting the processing of biological records from a wide variety of sources, ensuring accuracy of data entry, quality control and data checking with recorders as necessary. You will also assist with ongoing data archiving and data cleaning tasks.

Prepare spreadsheets of data sourced from online recording forms, the National Biodiversity Network Atlas Scotland, iRecord, recorders, recording schemes and elsewhere for entry into Recorder 6.

Check records using NBN Record Cleaner, identifying any gaps and errors and research solutions to these, including liaising with recorders or data suppliers as necessary.

Digitise records from scanned recording cards/ forms into Excel spreadsheet format ready for entry into our database, Recorder 6.

Import spreadsheets of species records into Recorder 6.

Scanning of historic paper datasets/ files.

Contribute to data cleaning and data archiving tasks as agreed.

Other projects/ tasks as agreed.

Experience required

Essential (E); desirable (D):
 Excel (E)
 Interest in the environment (E)
 Methodical (E)
 Teamwork (E)
 Ecology-related degree or equivalent (D)
 Biological recording, species identification (D)
 Office work (D)

Travel details

Take the Borders Bus no. 51 (Galashiels to Edinburgh) and disembark at the Tynehead Road End (opposite) bus stop. From the bus stop it is a half a mile (10-minute walk) to the office.

Travel expenses

Volunteers can claim reasonable travel expenses (mileage is paid at 45p/mile) or reclaim bus tickets. Expenses are paid monthly.

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Training details

Induction and training will be provided in data policies and procedures, data entry, data checking, using Recorder 6 and Record Cleaner. Support will be provided by the Data Processor, with input from other staff.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability

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Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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