Volunteer at the Iberian Lynx Breeding Centre this
summer and help save the world’s rarest cat species.
Gain valuable experience in the field or gather data
towards a research project.
ICNB, Instituto da Conservacao da Natureza e da
Biodiversidade, are looking for dedicated volunteers from
July to October 2011 to assist with monitoring and
surveillance at the Lynx Breeding Centre in Silvas,
Southern Portugal.
Volunteers should be final year undergraduates or above,
studying animal behavioural studies or a similar discipline.
Duration
Ideally volunteers will commit to between 8 and 12 weeks
at the centre. The centre has 24hr surveillance and we
would hope that you will be willing to work 8 hour day and
night shifts. The working language will be English.
Cost
This is an unpaid placement.
You will be required to cover your own costs for
international travel, subsistence (approx. £10-£15 per day)
and insurance. Two weeks on-site training,
accommodation and limited local transport will be provided
free of charge.
Further information
If you have any queries or would like to register your
interest in this position please contact
cassie.bradley@fauna-flora.org by 30th June 2011
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