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Introduction:
The Zanzibar Butterfly Center (ZBC) is a new tourist
attraction for Zanzibar through a live display of
Tanzanian butterflies. It works closely in association
with Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Jozani
Environmental Conservation Association (JECA) and Pete
Development Association (PDA). Through revenue
generated by tourist admissions it provides funds for
local projects in the form of alternative livelihoods,
conservation and poverty alleviation.
Project Description:
The Zanzibar Butterfly Center (ZBC) has developed an
interactive butterfly exhibit near to Jozani National
Park, though outside the park boundaries. The exhibit
consists of a netted enclosure and garden with
approximately 400-600 butterflies at any one time all
of which are native species to Zanzibar. The enclosure
is approximately 30m x 20m making it one of Africa’s
largest butterfly exhibits and will provide residents
and tourists of Zanzibar with an interactive and
visual environment to learn about butterflies. The
butterflies (in pupae form) are farmed sustainably by
people from the villages who live around Jozani Chwaka
Bay National Park. The ZBC works closely with the park
and local NGO’s and through income generated from
tourist admissions aims to assist local development
projects, particularly those that are involved in
conservation and that help protect the islands natural
resources.
Position:
This project is for people who want to actively engage
in community development and conservation as well as
gain valuable work experience. The work will involve a
variety of tasks, including: project development,
marketing and promotion, liaison with local NGOs and
communities, farming of butterflies and other aspects
of the day to day running of the project. The project
assistant would ideally be available from beginning of
November and have skills and experience relevant to
the job. Candidates need to be available for a minimum
of six months. ZBC will provide work permits and a
local monthly salary. However as a volunteer you would
need to cover your return airfare, insurance and
additional living costs whilst in Zanzibar.
Those genuinely interested should send a cover letter
and CV to: mail@zanzibarbutterflies.com
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