Artificial Nests Program

  Colombia

Bogota

Term: Fall, Throughout the year, Winter 
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: August-December

Description: The Artificial Nest-box Program is one of the great successes of ProAves, and was initiated when we noticed that threatened parrots are being affected by the lack of suitable natural nest cavities and poor nest success rate. Participate and help us building nests, taking care of them, and giving parrots a new opportunity to grow freely!

Position description:
Ecovolunteers will be record data on field, be responsible for equipment, clean and relocate nests when necessary, be aware of, monitor, and safeguard materials, and be enthusiastic and committed to responsibilities.

Activities:
- Record data on field
- Help with equipment
- Building new nests
- Set up nests in different locations
- Maintain, clean, and replace nests
- Monitoring nests
- evaluate populations

Highlights: Why Volunteer for Conservation in Colombia?

We need your help on the frontline of conservation! Colombia faces huge challenges as rural areas are now safe and investors are rapidly moving in to destroy unique Andean habitats. ProAves is one of the most effective conservation groups in the tropics - saving critical habitats for endangered species. ProAves needs your help to manage new reserves and expand their protection.

Qualifications: The ecovolunteers must be older than 18 years old, flexible to work in the field in hard conditions and able to work without supervision. Persons with studies in biology, ecology, biology conservation or related areas are strongly preferred. Experience associated with bird surveying, monitoring, banding etc, are evaluated.

Cost in US$: USD 570

What is included in the fee?

- Assistance before, during and after your trip: information about the program, destination, vaccinations, visas and references.
- Supervising during your staying at the placement
- Professional and research experience on field
- 24 hour-a-day assistance, 7 days a week in Colombia, to make sure you receive the best quality and service.
- Food and staying at the project
- Materials, equipment and transportation for research operations
- Participation certificate

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Ecovolunteers at ProAves are committed and passionate to conservation. They are active and motivated people that love outdoors activities and biodiversity in general.

Age Range: 20-30 years old

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Colombia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-3 people

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Fundacion ProAves's Mission Statement: Fundacion ProAves is a Colombian NGO dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats through research, outreach and direct conservation actions in collaboration with local communities. ProAves Foundation is a UK registered charity that supports the work of Fundacion ProAves in Colombia.

Year Founded: 1998