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El Programa de voluntariado y pasantías de
FUNDAR Galápagos permite a estudiantes de los últimos años
universitarios y profesionales, tener una experiencia de trabajo muy
motivante en un sitio de gran importancia biológica, seguro, de belleza
natural incomparable, en proyectos que buscan compatibilizar el
desarrollo sustentable de las personas con la conservación de las islas
Galápagos. Las islas Galápagos representan no sólo un laboratorio de la
evolución viviente, sino un laboratorio social.
Los participantes del programa tendrán la
oportunidad de involucrarse en los proyectos de desarrollo sustentable,
trabajar en agricultura orgánica, recuperación ecológica, forestería,
extensión rural (Reserva Pájaro Brujo), y
participación ciudadania. El programa también permite a participantes
extranjeros practicar el idioma español. Esos son solamente unos
ejemplos de el trabajo que se puede realizar en FUNDAR. El voluntario
puede proponer sus propios ideas y proyectos también.
Tomado de: www.fundargalapagos.org
Tomado de: www.fundargalapagos.org
Enlace con Info detallada: http://www.fundargalapagos.org/portalj/index.php/voluntarios-y-pasantes-mainmenu-28/voluntarios-y-pasantes-mainmenu-28.html
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Organization: Potter Park Zoo
(AZA Member)
Location: Lansing, Michigan, USA.
The
Potter Park Zoo, located in Lansing, Michigan, is accepting
applications for a 9 month, paid zookeeper internship program to start
the first week of October 2012. This internship will provide practical
experience for those interested in the zoo keeping field.
Interns will
work alongside the zookeepers in many aspects of their profession
including exhibit maintenance and upkeep, diet preparation, enrichment,
assisting with veterinary procedures, record keeping and public
presentations. The intern will work throughout the zoo including
domestic and exhibit animals. Applicants must be able to lift up to 50
pounds and be able to lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move
objects.
Applicants must be able to work in an outdoor weather
environment in all seasons and weather, including heat/humidity, cold
temperatures, and/or wet conditions. The work schedule will include
holidays and weekends. Preference will be given to applicants who have
already graduated from a college or university.
Please apply by filling
out the online employment form, and submitting a resume and cover
letter by August 3, 2012.
The application can be submitted online at
www.inghamcountyparks.org under the employment tab. Instructions for
mailing the application and submitting your letter of intent and resume
are also online.
For more information about Potter Park Zoo, please go
to our website www.potterparkzoo.org. Please do not send materials to
Potter Park Zoo.
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Organization: Natural Encounters, Inc.
(AZA Member)
Location: Dallas, Texas, Country
Natural Encounters Inc. has intern positions available from September 13th,
2012
to October 25th, 2012.
We are looking for a few hard working,
motivated and positive individuals to assist with The Birds of the World
Show at the State Fair of Texas. This is a wonderful opportunity to be
a part of show set-up, production, and get hands-on experience with a
wide variety of birds.
For more information, or to submit a letter of
interest please contact m.zeno@naturalencounters.com
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Hiring Organization:
HELP: Habitat Ecologique et Liberté des Primates H.E.L.P
HELP: Habitat Ecologique et Liberté des Primates H.E.L.P
Position Description:
We are looking for volunteers to work in our ongoing project of release of chimpanzees, in the Conkouati Douli National Park, a long-term field site in in the Republic of Congo.
The volunteer will have the opportunity to work in an amazing area. The activities are:
- chimpanzees feeding
- preparation of meals for chimpanzees
- help to the veterinarian
- construction of infrastructure
- maintenance of infrastructure
- weekly report for our website
- data collection on chimpanzees
- work in our reforestation project
- participating in the release program...
The volunteer position is for 3 months minimum.
For a position of three months, you will be affiliated to the Sanctuary, to feed the chimpanzees and work in the plantation mainly.
For a position of more than three months (long term volunteer), you will be a field assistant affiliated to the Triangle Station, to assist with data collection for a project on behaviour in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
These affiliations can differ depending on the personnel available.
Going in the Triangle, in the middle of the jungle implies more preparation for the field, and a training that can not be provided for people staying only three months, except again, if help is needed in the Triangle station.
The volunteer will be trained before going in the field is possible, will learn to identify individual chimpanzees in a released community of chimpanzees. The assistant will work alongside an existing team of personnel, recording detailed behavioural observations.
This field work includes long-distance walking through very difficult terrain, long days work, sometimes from dawn to dusk, in all weather conditions.
This position will provide the successful applicant with an excellent opportunity to gain extended fieldwork experience with detailed behavioural research.
We are looking for volunteers to work in our ongoing project of release of chimpanzees, in the Conkouati Douli National Park, a long-term field site in in the Republic of Congo.
The volunteer will have the opportunity to work in an amazing area. The activities are:
- chimpanzees feeding
- preparation of meals for chimpanzees
- help to the veterinarian
- construction of infrastructure
- maintenance of infrastructure
- weekly report for our website
- data collection on chimpanzees
- work in our reforestation project
- participating in the release program...
The volunteer position is for 3 months minimum.
For a position of three months, you will be affiliated to the Sanctuary, to feed the chimpanzees and work in the plantation mainly.
For a position of more than three months (long term volunteer), you will be a field assistant affiliated to the Triangle Station, to assist with data collection for a project on behaviour in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
These affiliations can differ depending on the personnel available.
Going in the Triangle, in the middle of the jungle implies more preparation for the field, and a training that can not be provided for people staying only three months, except again, if help is needed in the Triangle station.
The volunteer will be trained before going in the field is possible, will learn to identify individual chimpanzees in a released community of chimpanzees. The assistant will work alongside an existing team of personnel, recording detailed behavioural observations.
This field work includes long-distance walking through very difficult terrain, long days work, sometimes from dawn to dusk, in all weather conditions.
This position will provide the successful applicant with an excellent opportunity to gain extended fieldwork experience with detailed behavioural research.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Preferred: Degree in primatology, zoology, biology...
- High motivation to work in all conditions
- Experience in Africa, animal behavioural research experience, primatology
- Knowledge of French
- Field experience, preferably in a tropical climate
- Above average physical fitness and tolerance of demanding physical conditions and resistance to social and psychological stress
- Ability to live in a very remote and basic camp, far from the family
- Ability to work with an international and local team
- Strong social skills and patience
- High degree of self-motivation and responsibility
- Respect for and willingness to adapt to local customs
- Respect for the project you will work for
- If possible, practical and technical skills required for orientation and navigation in the forest (GPS, compass)
- Preferred: Degree in primatology, zoology, biology...
- High motivation to work in all conditions
- Experience in Africa, animal behavioural research experience, primatology
- Knowledge of French
- Field experience, preferably in a tropical climate
- Above average physical fitness and tolerance of demanding physical conditions and resistance to social and psychological stress
- Ability to live in a very remote and basic camp, far from the family
- Ability to work with an international and local team
- Strong social skills and patience
- High degree of self-motivation and responsibility
- Respect for and willingness to adapt to local customs
- Respect for the project you will work for
- If possible, practical and technical skills required for orientation and navigation in the forest (GPS, compass)
Salary/funding:
There is no salary.
Fees: the applicant has to pay 450 euros per month plus the visa, the flight.
However, once you are in the field site, food and house are offered.
For applications of more than 6 months, 'free stays' is offered after the 6 first months paid. Then you will be able to stay for free and your food and accommodation will be covered
There is no salary.
Fees: the applicant has to pay 450 euros per month plus the visa, the flight.
However, once you are in the field site, food and house are offered.
For applications of more than 6 months, 'free stays' is offered after the 6 first months paid. Then you will be able to stay for free and your food and accommodation will be covered
Support
provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Food: local foods, rice, beans, bread, tomatoes cans…
Flight, visa, personal expenses are not covered by the project.
Food: local foods, rice, beans, bread, tomatoes cans…
Flight, visa, personal expenses are not covered by the project.
Term of Appointment:
As soon as possible
As soon as possible
Application Deadline:
Volunteers are needed all the time
Volunteers are needed all the time
Telephone Number:
0033 4 26 18 44 55
0033 4 26 18 44 55
Website:
http://www.help-primates.org.new
http://www.help-primates.org.new
E-mail Address:
amandernd@gmail.com
amandernd@gmail.com
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Hiring Organization:
Habitat Ecologique et Liberté des Primates H.E.L.P
Position Description:
The candidate will have the opportunity to work with released chimpanzees, on an ongoing project in the Conkouati Douli National Park, a long-term field site in the Republic of Congo.
The veterinarian will be affiliated to the Triangle, the release site. However, the applicant might have to go in the other sites of HELP, depending on the needs.
In addition to the regular vet tasks, the veterinarian will also be in charge of the camp, so there are other activities to do:
- preparation of meals for chimpanzees
- construction, maintenance of infrastructure
- weekly report for our website
- monthly report
- data collection on chimpanzees
- participating in the release program…
The candidate will: (1) be trained before going in the field is possible; (2) will learn to identify individual chimpanzees in a released community of chimpanzees; (3) will work alongside an existing team of personnel, (4)record detailed behavioural observations.
This field work includes long-distance walking through very difficult terrain, long days work, sometimes from dawn to dusk, in all weather conditions.
This position will provide the successful applicant with an excellent opportunity to gain extended fieldwork experience with detailed behavioural research or to become the official veterinarian of the project.
The candidate will have the opportunity to work with released chimpanzees, on an ongoing project in the Conkouati Douli National Park, a long-term field site in the Republic of Congo.
The veterinarian will be affiliated to the Triangle, the release site. However, the applicant might have to go in the other sites of HELP, depending on the needs.
In addition to the regular vet tasks, the veterinarian will also be in charge of the camp, so there are other activities to do:
- preparation of meals for chimpanzees
- construction, maintenance of infrastructure
- weekly report for our website
- monthly report
- data collection on chimpanzees
- participating in the release program…
The candidate will: (1) be trained before going in the field is possible; (2) will learn to identify individual chimpanzees in a released community of chimpanzees; (3) will work alongside an existing team of personnel, (4)record detailed behavioural observations.
This field work includes long-distance walking through very difficult terrain, long days work, sometimes from dawn to dusk, in all weather conditions.
This position will provide the successful applicant with an excellent opportunity to gain extended fieldwork experience with detailed behavioural research or to become the official veterinarian of the project.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Official degree (a copy will be asked)
- Experience in Africa, animal behavioural research experience, primatology
- Knowledge of French
- Field experience, preferably in a tropical climate;
- Above average physical fitness and tolerance of demanding physical conditions and resistance to social and psychological stress;
- Ability to live in a very remote and basic camp, far from the family
- Ability to work with an international and local team;
- Strong social skills and patience;
- High degree of self-motivation and responsibility;
- Respect for and willingness to adapt to local customs;
- Respect for the project you will work for.
- If possible, practical and technical skills required for orientation and navigation in the forest (GPS, compass)
- Official degree (a copy will be asked)
- Experience in Africa, animal behavioural research experience, primatology
- Knowledge of French
- Field experience, preferably in a tropical climate;
- Above average physical fitness and tolerance of demanding physical conditions and resistance to social and psychological stress;
- Ability to live in a very remote and basic camp, far from the family
- Ability to work with an international and local team;
- Strong social skills and patience;
- High degree of self-motivation and responsibility;
- Respect for and willingness to adapt to local customs;
- Respect for the project you will work for.
- If possible, practical and technical skills required for orientation and navigation in the forest (GPS, compass)
Salary/funding:
The veterinarian will receive a salary of 700 euros per month, plus the food and accommodation given, after the three first months paid by the applicant to HELP.
Three first months: 450 Euros per month.
The veterinarian will receive a salary of 700 euros per month, plus the food and accommodation given, after the three first months paid by the applicant to HELP.
Three first months: 450 Euros per month.
Support
provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Food and lodging are offered once the candidate is in the field.
Visa, flight might be covered by the project, depending on the funds available.
Medicine and personal expenses are not covered by the project.
Meals: basic food: local products, rice, beans, bread, tomatoes cans…
Food and lodging are offered once the candidate is in the field.
Visa, flight might be covered by the project, depending on the funds available.
Medicine and personal expenses are not covered by the project.
Meals: basic food: local products, rice, beans, bread, tomatoes cans…
Term of Appointment:
As soon as possible
As soon as possible
Application Deadline:
Until the position is filled
Until the position is filled
Telephone Number:
0033 4 26 18 44 55
0033 4 26 18 44 55
Website:
http://www.help-primates.org.new
http://www.help-primates.org.new
E-mail Address:
amandernd@gmail.com
amandernd@gmail.com
