Ornithology volunteering
Associació Institut Català d'ornitologia
Fogars de Montclús, Espanha
Descrição
Conservation campaigns and scientific monitoring tasks: Bird censuses, scientific bird ringing, building nest boxes, developing of ecology scientific studies through monitoring of bird populations as well as other kinds of fauna. Environmental education, nest monitoring, climate change studies, data entry, Natural Park management activities and organization of workshops. Maintenance tasks on house and garden and welcoming guests. Most tasks are developed outdoors, so you have to be willing to work outdoors in harsh conditions and able to hike on steep mountains. Applications open until all candidates are found. For further information, please contact carles.dura@ornitologia.org
Comparticipação nas despesas de alojamento, alimentação e transporte
The volunteer will stay in Fontmartina, a mountain house in Montseny Natural Park. It has 3 showers, 2 toilets, shared kitchen, dining room, living room, 2 shared bedrooms, and basic furniture. WiFi is free but weak. The area is remote, surrounded by forest, 25 min by car from Sant Celoni. Public transport is minimal, but a shared car is available. We shop and cook together. The building faces typical mountain problems like electricity cuts during storms or hot water shortages during winter.
Formação durante a atividade
The work of the volunteers will have as their final objective their training as professionals linked to nature and the environment, learning about monitoring and management techniques, as well as other basic skills needed in a natural, forested and rural environment. At the beginning we will give classes on bird's biology, how to identify birds by sight and call, how to do census and how to take samples. Part of the activities will be demonstrative, such as workshops and field trips with other environmental management organisations. More info: @EBMontseny_ico
Perfil do participante
The ideal candidate will have a scientific and environmental background, but young candidates with the will of learning about the environment are also welcome. We look for people motivated, willing to learn but also to teach the others, that can keep a nice work environment (and also while sharing a house), physically fit, able to work in steep mountains, flexible about timetables or tasks and proactive. No previous knowledge of birds is needed, but it will be a plus. Duration is 12 moths from your starting date. Only EU countries.
Datas da atividade
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2028
Local da atividade
Carretera de Fontmartina s/n, Fogars de Montclús, Espanha
Tipo de atividade
Voluntariado individual
Procuramos participantes dos seguintes países
Espanha
Temas da atividade
Environment and natural protection
Data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Não há data-limite para a apresentação de candidaturas
Código do projeto
2025-1-ES02-ESC51-VTJ-000347600