Job Title: Environmental Conservation Volunteer
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* In this role, you will contribute to protecting and restoring a lush forest in New Zealand.
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* You will work with local teams to monitor wildlife, create access trails, protect native species from invasive predators, and plant native trees.
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About the Project:
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This sanctuary is a non-profit organization located in the cloud-forest of Tutamoe Peak in Northland, New Zealand. The area is home to the endangered kiwi bird and the rare giant kauri snail.
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The project operates on sustainable principles and is totally off-grid, with most structures and tools recycled from other projects.
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Your Responsibilities:
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1. Cutting and marking tracks
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2. Installing, refilling, and monitoring bait stations
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3. Monitoring kiwi, kokako, and rodents
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4. Monitoring bats, lizards, and freshwater fish
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5. Entering data
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6. Weeding and planting the herb garden
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7. Building and landscaping
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8. Chopping wood
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9. And other related conservation activities
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A Typical Day:
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Your day will start with breakfast at 8 am, followed by clean-up and morning work activities until 12 pm. Lunch will be served from 12 pm to 1 pm, after which you will engage in afternoon work activities until 4 pm. You will have free time from 4 pm to 6 pm, followed by dinner from 6 pm to 8 pm. In the evenings, you can relax or participate in leisure activities such as sunset watching.
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Please note that Mondays are usually free days for relaxation or visiting the town. Once a week, you may join a night safari to look for kiwis in the forest.
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We recommend being adaptable to weather conditions, as they may affect daily activities. There will also be opportunities to explore the surrounding areas.
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Requirements:
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Entry-level position; Research, Training, and Science job function; Environmental Services industry.
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Contact Information:
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Apply through the Global Nomadic website for more information and to submit your application.
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