Save the Mediterranean Wetlands
Fondation Tour du Valat
Tour du Valat
Arles, Francia
Descripción
Have you ever wondered how it is to be a scientist? Do you wish to discover life in a unique international institute? Are you motivated by the protection of nature and a wish to experience a new culture in an exciting and friendly environment? We are currently looking to host 1 European volunteer for 6 or now! The volunteer will work during all the year on differents projects, depending of the needs of the differents teams and on the feeling of the volunteer. He/she will take part of data collecting, field observations (with ornithologists, botanists or ichtyologists…)n take part of data analysis (on computer) under the responsibility of a project leader. If interest, he/she could work with communication team. For example, your focus could be mainly (but not only) on the Eurasian Spoonbill research, a beautiful bird with a distinct spoon shape like bill or working with the "Water" team to study river, marshes and sea connections. More details on https://tourduvalat.org/en/
Alojamiento, manutención y transporte
You will have a room on the site of Tour du Valat, where you will enjoy a communal life with other volunteers and students, with all facilities included (e.g. oven, fridge, heating, internet…) and a fully epuipped kitchen, shard with other residents . During the week you can have lunch in the onsite canteen, where you will try the most delicious French dishes in a familiar environment. You will be allowed to use a car on weekends and for purchase of food in Arles. We take in charge your (green) travel from your country to France, and give you monthly pocket money and extra food allowance.
Formación durante la actividad
• French classes provided by a local teacher if you need language support; • Field work best practices like initiation to bird ringing; • Database management and data process; • Tools for professional life • Intercultural exchanges and discover of French life
Perfil del participante
• Strong interest for nature conservation; • Curious and adventuress; • Dynamic and resilient;
Fechas de la actividad
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 17/06/2025 to 16/06/2026
Lugar de la actividad
Le Sambuc, Arles, Francia
Tipo de actividad
Voluntariado individual
Se buscan participantes de
Albania, Alemania, Austria, Bosnia y Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Bélgica, Chequia, Chipre, Croacia, Dinamarca, Eslovaquia, Eslovenia, España, Estonia, Finlandia, Grecia, Hungría, Irlanda, Italia, Kosovo * UN resolution, Letonia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxemburgo, Macedonia del Norte, Malta, Montenegro, Noruega, Países Bajos, Polonia, Portugal, Rumanía, Serbia, Suecia, Ucrania
Temas de la actividad
Environment and natural protection
Fecha límite para la presentación de solicitudes
No hay plazo de solicitud