Environmental Education Program in rural areas in Colombia

  Colombia

Rural Areas

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: throughout the year

Description: Environmental education has been a fundamental area for ProAve's conservation actions in Colombia. Get involved and contribute to this amazing program that seeks to love and protect birds and their habitats! Make difference.

Position description:
Environmental education assistant will help with activities with kids, young people and communities in general, giving workshops, manual activities according with environmental themes. Also it will support "amigos de las aves" groups, depending on what stage they are.

Activities:
- Give workshops on education, environmental themes such as birds, habitats, ecosystems, etc, to different towns.
- Do manual activities with kids where birds and their protection are the first priority.
- Help to get started "amigos de las aves" groups in communities nearby to the reserves.
- Work with young groups on social service
- Help on support activities with "jovenes investigadores" groups at the reserves.

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: Minimum age is 18 years old. Ecovolunteers should like work outdoors with communities. People with studies on ecology, biology and education are strongly requested.

Cost in US$: USD 520-570

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: yes

Minimum age is 18 years old. Ecovolunteers should like work outdoors with communities. People with studies on ecology, biology and education are strongly requested.

Age Range: 18-60 years old

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Colombia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

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