This project is looking for research assistants (RAs) for its green sea turtle monitoring programme. RAs will be trained in sea turtle monitoring techniques and work under the supervision of field coordinators. The primary responsibilities of RAs include nightly tagging patrols, morning track surveys, nest monitoring and excavation. RAs are responsible for tagging nesting turtles, collecting biometric data from females, recording nesting activity during track surveys, and other pertinent data collection. RAs are also involved in training short-term paying volunteers in all aspects of the monitoring protocol and supervising volunteer groups during beach patrols. RAs will also be required to develop and participate in various environmental awareness and educational activities in the local community. RAs have gone on to work for conservation organizations, universities and government agencies worldwide. RAs are needed from 2 June – 17 August (group 1) and 11 August – 1 November, 2014 (group 2). The application deadline is the 10 March, 2014.
RAs receive free board and lodging for the entire duration of their stay.
You can view full project information and apply through the Volunteer Latin America website: http://www.volunteerlatinamerica.com
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