Are you wanting to do something different, either alone, with your friends, school, association or company?
Why not volunteer with us at Ebony Forest on conservation, education and sustainability projects? We need volunteers to help us achieve our goal of restoring the forest. Maybe you have one day a week you can contribute or perhaps longer. Contact us and see how you can contribute to a greener and healthier planet.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING
We will train you to participate in the following activities:
• Native plant propagation
• Weeding
• Planting
• Giant tortoise monitoring
• Environmental education and community engagement
• Other conservation and forest restoration work
The following activities are also available depending on the work. Should you be interested in participating in these let us know.
• Assisting in bird ringing
• Mist-netting of birds
• Surveys of plants, invertebrates, reptiles, birds and mammals
• Bird monitoring
• Other plant, invertebrate, reptile, bird and mammal work
This list is not exhaustive and should you have a preference for a particular activity, please state so in your communication.
WHO WILL YOU BE WORKING WITH
During your volunteer programme you will be working with the conservation team under the direction of Dr Nicolas Zuël and Dr Christine Griffiths. Your colleagues in the team, who will help train you in the different tasks have more than 5 years of experience in conservation in Mauritius. As well as working with a passionate and experienced team of Mauritian conservationists, you may also be working alongside volunteers from all corners of the globe.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation option:
shared room in a field station at Ebony Forest Reserve, if available and dependent on the number of months you are committed to the project.
Training:
in all the activities
Letter of reference:
for volunteers staying for more than a month and a half.
Basic costs covered with accommodation:
such as electricity, gas, water, toilet paper
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Personal expenses, food, travel when not working.
RATES
No fee is applicable. We are looking for people that are committed to engaging in the work.
LIVING ARRANGEMENTS
In most cases, you will be sharing a room at the field station. Each room accommodates 2 to 4 volunteers in bunk beds. There’s a kitchen, office, laundry room, a western-style toilet, hot shower, living room and veranda. Wifi is available.
The field station is located on site in close proximity to the Visitor Centre, where there is a first aid room.
REQUIREMENTS
Please take note of our minimum requirements:
• Basic English or French
• Flexible and open-minded
• Happy to work independently and in a team
• We’re not looking for experts, just a passion for wildlife and conservation!
• Be happy to work in all weather conditions!
HOW TO VOLUNTEER?
If you are keen to join our team, contact us by email including “volunteer” your email title.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Develop a wide range of practical field experience and skills in fauna and flora conservation, which will help you boost your future career, whether it be in conservation or not.
• Make a difference
• Physical exercise
• Learn and meet new people
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