מעוניינים להתנדב במאוריציוס

מעוניינים להתנדב במאוריציוס

The Mauritius Marine Conservation Society (MMCS) is a non-government organization that has worked for almost 30 years to safeguard the marine environment of Mauritius through education. The MMCS takes action to sensitize the local population to the importance of marine biodiversity, focusing on the protection of marine mammals and coral reefs. One of the objectives of the MMCS is to promote the need for marine conservation in Mauritius through the creation of marine parks. This is done through ongoing research activities. In order to continue with our work and research we are looking for willing volunteers who want to gain valuable hands on conservation experience, to come to Mauritius and work with our researchers on current projects. Help would be collecting data both on the sea, on our boat, and on land conducting surveys, data entry, equipment maintenance as well as office based activities. You could be involved in: 1. Monitoring the behavior, ecology and population of the local cetaceans including spinner and bottlenose dolphins, sperm whales and humpback whales 2. the behaviour of dolphin watching boats 3. surveying tourists and operators 4. Working with schools to promote environmental awareness 5. Creating educational games and presentations for information evenings in an effort to gain support for sustainable marine eco-tourism. 6. fundraising events Volunteers will be accommodated in a furnished house in Black River (GPS 20° 21.77'S, 57°21.48'E). It is about 750m from a shopping centre that has a well stocked supermarket and the beach is about 100m away. Accommodation, bedding, laundry facilities and equipment is all provided but food is the volunteers responsibility (allow approx £40-50/week). Volunteers will be expected to contribute to housework, cleaning etc. Openings for volunteers are available immediately. Charges are AUS$405/GBP£200/€250 per week, with an additional fee of £50 to organize airport transfers, staying a minimum of 2 weeks (and a maximum of 8 weeks, because of Government stipulation). For more info on volunteering and application forms, contact: Imogen Webster Principle Research Officer (PhD candidate) [email protected] or www.mmcs-ngo.org
 
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STRANDING DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT The Stranding Department of The Marine Mammal Center is seeking applicants for internships working with stranded pinnipeds, cetaceans and sea otters. These positions are unpaid. Internship Opportunities are available at the following locations. • San Luis Obispo Operations in Morro Bay • Monterey Bay Operations in Moss Landing • Main Hospital in Sausalito Program Description: The Stranding Department Internship is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are interested in increasing their experience and knowledge of marine mammal behavior and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Interns will be responsible for answering the animal hotline and rotating the after hours on-call. Interns will coordinate rescue and triage response throughout the Center’s 600-mile rescue range. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in marine mammal rescues and releases. In addition, interns will be required to assist with animal care duties (feed preparations, medical charting, and pen cleaning) for all on-site pinnipeds. Other duties may include: participation in training classes, data entry and tracking, maintaining rescue equipment and assorted miscellaneous tasks. Intern Responsibilities & Qualifications: The internship is open to all applicants 21 years of age or older, with an avid interest in marine biology, zoology, general biology, policy or a related field. If the intern intends to receive university credit for their internship, they are responsible for making all arrangements with their educational institution. Interns must be able to work for a minimum of 3 months, 5 days a week, at least 40 hours per week. Work schedule must be flexible and may include weekends and holidays. This is an unpaid position and all interns are responsible for obtaining housing and transportation. Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have practical computer knowledge with programs such as Word, Access, and Excel. This internship position involves a fair amount of physical activity, such as: lifting, restraining and moving animals. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a résumé that includes the names of three references, and a cover letter detailing interests, experience, housing accommodations, and availability. Please forward all application materials to the following address: The Marine Mammal Center Marin Headlands 2000 Bunker Road Sausalito, California 94965 Attn: Erin Brodie Or via email to: [email protected] There is some flexibility on the start date of each position, with the earliest start date of February 1 and the last available internship beginning June 14. Internship Period Application Deadline Interviews Notification of acceptance Approximate Internship Time Spring February 8, 2010 February 12, 2010 February 19, 2010 April – June 2010 Summer February 8, 2010 February 19, 2010 February 26, 2010 June – August 2010 Fall June 7, 2010 June 11, 2010 June 14, 2010 August – Sept. 2010 Winter July 19, 2010 July 23, 2010 July 26, 2010 Oct – December 2010 Celebrating its 35th year in 2010, The Marine Mammal Center is a non-profit hospital dedicated to the rescue and release of sick, injured or orphaned marine mammals, and to research about their health and diseases. Volunteers and staff have treated more than 15,700 California sea lions, elephant seals, porpoises, and other marine life. The Center uniquely combines its rehabilitation program with scientific discovery and education programs to advance the understanding of marine mammal health, ocean health and conservation. For more information, please visit our website at www.marinemammalcenter.org <http://www.marinemammalcenter.org> . The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
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Assistant for Seal Research in Iceland The Icelandic Seal Center in Hvammstangi, North West Iceland and the Institute of Freshwater Fisheries are looking for research assistants for the summer of 2010. The work will consist of assisting in research on ecology and ethology of seals. It is necessary that the applicant in concern has a driver’s license and preferably has finished at least a B.Sc degree in biology. For further information, please contact Sandra Granquist on [email protected] You are also welcome to visit www.selasetur.is and www.veidimal.is
 
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