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Position description

The supporter of conservation action volunteer will help out with planting, obtaining seeds and taking care of native plants. The volunteer will support reforestation in different areas of the reserve and work with local communities. Other activities include the maintenance of paths, recycle bins, hummingbird feeders, roads, ecolodges and gardens.

Profile

For this position you do not need to have specific experience or studies. You just need to be passionate and committed to conservation and nature in general. Simple life, outdoors activities and healthy food will make this experience unique. Ecovolunteers should be older than 18 years old.

Volunteer Activities

  Maintain tree nursery, gardens, ecological paths, and feeders

  Obtain seeds

  Fill up bags for the tree nursery

  Support reforestation/tree nursery programs in conjunction with local community

  Record meteorological data

  Place recycle bins along the road and at the ecolodge

  Place benches along ecological paths

Duration

The minimum time required is one (1) month. Ecovolunteers will work 40 hours per week. Working schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Ecovolunteers are allowed to have two days off every week. This has to be agreed with the program coordinator.

Locations

Ecovolunteers will be able to work in: . El Dorado natural reserve . El Paujil Natural Reserve . Cerulean Warbler Natural Reserve

What do you need to bring?

  Insect Repellent (40% DEET is recommended)
  Sunscreen
  Water bottle
  Waterproof boots
  Waterproof coat
  Long sleeve t shirt
  Swim suit
  Trekking Hiking shoes
  Hat
  Sleeping bag (optional)
  Sandals
  Towel
  Cámara-binoculars
  Books
  Pen

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More information in English or Spanish in Ecovolunteers or with Gloria Castillo in gcastillo @ proaves.org