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Volunteer options in Suriname, South America
The Foundation for Nature Conservation in Suriname, STINASU, is looking for volunteers for the period from April till August 2003 to participate in the Marine Turtle Monitoring & Protection Program. Four species of marine turtles nest in Suriname: Green Turtle, Olive Ridley, Leatherback, and Hawksbill. Together with French Guiana, Trinidad and Guyana, Suriname is the last / major stronghold for Leatherbacks. It is of international importance that these marine turtles be protected. STINASU invites volunteers to help with its Marine Turtle Monitoring Program during the 2003 nesting season. The volunteer has to make a commitment of working (at least) 10 days at one of the beaches. The main activities under this program are to identify and count the number of marine turtle nests laid at the various beaches, and to assess the health of the adult turtles. STINASU will provide for lodging at the beach, and transportation to and from the beach. No special knowledge or experience is required, necessary training will be given on-the-job in the field. A lot of motivation and a bit of stamina, patience and understanding are needed. Daily volunteer work at the beaches: Volunteers will participate in surveys during the night and the day. The night survey is from 9 pm, mostly at high tide, till about 2 or 3 am in the morning. The day survey is from 6 am till about 9 am. While patrolling on the beach you have to look for tracks and marine turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs to identify the species. It is important to check the adult turtles for tags, cuts and wounds, or other distinguishing marks or injuries. STINASU will provide for: * Transport from and to the international airport * Transport to and from the beach (bus and boat) * Accommodation at the beach (bed and/or hammock in field camp with common kitchen and toilet) * Administrative support (e.g. immigration formalities, ticket reconfirmation) * On the job training in marine turtle monitoring * Certificate of participation in monitoring The field circumstances are basic and you have to cook for yourself. STINASU does not take care of personal expenses and accommodation in Paramaribo. For more detailed information, please contact the Foundation for Nature Conservation in Suriname STINASU (Stichting Natuurbehoud in Suriname) Cornelis Jongbawstraat 14 Paramaribo Suriname (South America) tel. (597) 476597 fax (597) 421850 e-mail: research@... web-address: www.stinasu.sr . | |||
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