Seabirds and Light Pollution - Rescue Campaigns
Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves
Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves
Funchal, Portugal
Description
Seabirds are affected by light pollution and, within this scope, we need support to mitigate and better understand how artificial light impacts this group of birds. Every year rescue campaigns are carried out during the critical season for juvenile of Cory's Shearwaters (the most abundant seabird on the Island of Madeira). In addition to the rescue campaigns, we are, at the same time, carrying out scientific rescue campaigns that will help us understand this problem. The work is carried out on the Island of Madeira and consists of participation in scientific seabird rescue campaigns. This will essentially be fieldwork at night, due to the seabird activity time inland. These activities take place within the scope of the LIFE Natura@night project, coordinated by SPEA Madeira (www.naturaatnight.spea.pt)
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
This volunteering opportunity, of two weeks, takes place in Funchal, Madeira Island (Portugal). The ESC program covers travel expenses, and the value depends on the result of the distance calculation specified by the ESC distance calculator. Transport, accommodation and food expenses are covered by the ESC project, up to a maximum value of €21 per day of volunteering. The volunteer will be given financial assistance for personal expenses of €5 per day. Transport to field work is provided by SPEA.
Training during the activity
Learning will be continuous and quite varied throughout the volunteering period. The volunteer will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of a LIFE Conservation project. You can enrich your knowledge about seabirds. The volunteer is also expected to develop the ability to work in an organized manner both independently and as part of a team.
Participant profile
Good communication, flexibility in the work environment, motivation and will to learn. You must be eligible to volunteer for 2 weeks under the 2022 ESC program (considering you are a volunteer with limited opportunities). Flexibility in working hours. Age between 18 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the beginning of the activity.
Activity dates
From 22/10/2024 to 06/11/2024
Activity location
Rua da Mouraria nº9 4°B, Funchal, Portugal
Individual volunteering
Looking for participants from
Canary Islands, Spain, Portugal
Activity topics
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 31/08/2024 23:59