Volunteer at JATUN SACHA : Biological Station in Ecuador
thi placement is focuesd on conservation of forest aquatic and mountainecosystem in Ecuador
Press Release (PressBurner) Jun 11, 2009 - Alianza Jatun Sacha is a non-profit, private Ecuadorian NGO dedicated to conservation (of forest, aquatic, and mountain ecosystems through technical training and scientific research), investigation, environmental education, community development and the management of ecologically important habitats. The principal lines of action of the organization are: biological conservation and cultural diversity through private reserves, environmental education, the development of natural products, and research that promotes the improvement of quality of life for the people that live in the zones of influence of the foundation's activities. Volunteers must be of age 18 or above with minimum education of high school.
Volunteers with the following special skills are preferred for the placement:-
Social Work Student
Engineer
Engineering Student
Metal Worker
Carpenter Equipment Project Management
General Labour Forestry Environmental
Science Biology
Sanitation System Design
Renewable Energy Statistics
Organic Chemistry
Organic Farming Practices
Perma-Culture Agriculture Alternative Agricultural Technology Soil Science Composting Systems Agriculture Business Management Soccer Swim Kayaking Fair Trade Hiking
Volunteers can assist by doing following tasks:- To Conserve and Protect the natural environment and its ecological system -To Promote biological research -To Be a model of environmental education -To Develop reforestation models for the surrounding communities Organic Gardening -Reforestation -Nursery work -Plant propagation studies -Various alternative income generation projects -Reserve and trail maintenance Community work
International welcomes all the interested volunteers from around the world to volunteer and make a difference. If you are interested in this placement then please contact us for the details:
Email: <hidden email> at basecampcenters.com
Website: www.basecampcenters.com
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Phone: 613.541.7862
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