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Opportunities

Browse our opportunities here, ranging from volunteer positions to fully-funded courses tailored to Scilly residents. 

Community Research Coordinator - APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Hugh Town, Isles of Scilly TR21, UK

Courses & Resources
Interested in research of your own or learning something new?
Check out the courses below which are free or funded for the Isles of Scilly community - open to all, no experience needed. 
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Learn Scilly - Spring 2026 Programme
 

Learn Scilly provide a range of learning and training opportunities

Take a look at their Spring 2026 programme

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Missing Pieces Project - Historic England

Online

Ongoing

The Missing Pieces Project invites you to share your pictures and stories of the unique, significant and memorable places on the National Heritage List for England (otherwise known as ‘the List’). The List is a register of all nationally protected historic buildings and sites across England.

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Scilly Through the Ages: The Garrison Walls Walk with Katharine Sawyer

Saturday 7th March, 10.30am - 12.30pm

In Person

£10 per person

A guided walk exploring the fortifications of St Mary’s and the island’s defences from the 16th to 20th centuries. 

More information and booking via Learn Scilly

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Exploring Underwater Scilly

by Dr. Owen Exeter
Tuesday 10th March, 1pm - 2pm
Virtual

Free

In this one-off webinar, hosted by the Biological Recording Company, Dr. Owen Exeter shares mesmerising footage and exciting results from a project using remote video to monitor marine life in the Isles of Scilly.

Sign up on Eventbrite for free tickets 

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Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises
Wednesday 11th March, 10am - 1pm
Virtual

Gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate these concepts and find out how you can take positive climate action in a (free to people from the Isles of Scilly) three-hour online workshop offered by the University of Plymouth.

 

Net Zero and Climate Change: Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises guides you through why our climate is changing, what that means for us and our planet, and how we can combat it as individuals and enterprises.

 

Funded for IOS Residents

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IOS Museum - Scilly Place Names Research Project
Until Thursday 19th March
In Person

This project is exploring the place names of the Isles of Scilly and their origins.

Add your knowledge by calling into their pop-up exhibition in the Steamship Office (during office hours) IOS Museum staff will be there on a Tuesday and Thursday morning between 10am and 1pm

Alternatively, contact Jo Hathway by email johathway@iosmuseum.org

The project is a collaboration between the English Place-Name Society, the Universities of Wales and Nottingham, and the Isles of Scilly Museum

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MMO Survey - have you been affected by the octopus bloom?
Online Survey

Until Thursday 19th March

The MMO want to hear directly from the fishing community and others working across the fishing industry.
They are gathering experiences on how the octopus bloom has impacted you - good or bad - and your views on what support may be needed in the future.  

 

Closes 11:59pm on 19th March. 

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Isles of Scilly Community Archaeology Group Meeting
Sunday 22nd March
In Person

Entrance graves, Gugh

 

Join the volunteers to conserve historical sites around the islands.

Further event details on their Facebook page

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WiSe Operator & Adventure Refresher Course
Monday 23rd March, 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Virtual

£65 per person

The WiSe Scheme delivers best practice training to minimise disturbance of marine and coastal wildlife.

This WiSe Refresher Course is designed to help certified operators keep their knowledge up to date and maintain high standards of wildlife-safe practice.

 

It provides the latest updates on legislation, best practice and regional considerations, reflecting the fast-changing nature of marine and coastal wildlife management.

For more information and booking via The WiSe Scheme website

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Celebrating the history of seaweed gathering on Scilly
Saturday 18th April

1.00pm to 5.00pm

Old Town Inn, St. Mary's
Free event

Join the team from the Isles of Scilly Museum and Cultural Centre for an afternoon of talks, art and workshops celebrating the history of seaweed gathering on the Isles of Scilly.

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Isles of Scilly Community Archaeology Group Meeting
Sunday 26th April
In Person

Burial chambers, Cruther's Hill, St Martins

 

Join the volunteers to conserve historical sites around the islands.

Further event details on their Facebook page

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Isles of Scilly Community Archaeology Group Meeting
Sunday 24th May
In Person

Burial chambers and cottages, Samson

 

Join the volunteers to conserve historical sites around the islands.

Further event details on their Facebook page

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Isles of Scilly Community Archaeology Group Meeting
Sunday 28th June
In Person

Farmhouse, chapel and cist grave, Teän

 

Join the volunteers to conserve historical sites around the islands.

Further event details on their Facebook page

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Our Safeguarding Children Partnership: Multi-Agency Neglect Training
Monday 6th July
Virtual

Course fee payable

This one-day course is designed for multi-agency professionals in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly who work directly with children and families.

The programme builds on existing safeguarding knowledge, providing an in-depth exploration of neglect and its impact across the child’s life course.

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Isles of Scilly Community Archaeology Group Meeting
Sunday 26th July
In Person

Mediaeval chapel, hut and church, St. Helen's

 

Join the volunteers to conserve historical sites around the islands.

Further event details on their Facebook page

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Isles of Scilly Community Archaeology Group Meeting
Sunday 23rd August
In Person

Burial chambers, Middle and Little Arthur

 

Join the volunteers to conserve historical sites around the islands.

Further event details on their Facebook page

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Isles of Scilly Community Archaeology Group Meeting
Sunday 20th September
In Person

Entrance grave and kelp pit, White Island

 

Join the volunteers to conserve historical sites around the islands.

Further event details on their Facebook page

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Isles of Scilly Community Archaeology Group Meeting
Sunday 18th October
In Person

Entrance graves, Samson Hill, Bryher

 

Join the volunteers to conserve historical sites around the islands.

Further event details on their Facebook page

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Isles of Scilly Community Archaeology Group Meeting
Sunday 15th November
In Person

Kelp pits and boulder wall, Toll's Island, St Mary's

 

Join the volunteers to conserve historical sites around the islands.

Further event details on their Facebook page

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Isles of Scilly Community Archaeology Group Meeting
Sunday 13th December
In Person

Guided walk, St Mary's

 

Join the volunteers to conserve historical sites around the islands.

Further event details on their Facebook page

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Three Seas Cornwall
Letter of Support - Carn Thomas Project

 

Three Seas Cornwall are working on a project to create 7 socially rented homes at the Carn Thomas Primary site - they need to show community support to help secure funding.


Signing a Letter of Support is quick, free, and shows the major funding body Homes England that Scilly needs and supports these seven new socially rented homes.


Complete the Letter of Support online by clicking the button below

Or call in and pick up a paper copy from the CRN office at Quay House, the PEC or the Library

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Hugh Town
St Mary's, Isles of Scilly
TR21 0HY

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