Volunteering Opportunity in Kanha-Pench landscape

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Volunteering Opportunity in Kanha-Pench landscape

Details:
Mahi Puri (Research Associate Centre for Wildlife Studies) is undertaking a project dealing with leopard and sloth bear occurrence in the unprotected forests connecting Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh. The project will also examine the interactions of the focal species with humans in the landscape. Project methodology will involve indirect sign surveys in forested habitats and questionnaire-based surveys in the human-dominated areas. The project is being carried out in affiliation with Centre for Wildlife Studies, Bangalore.

Offers:
We are looking for volunteers to work in the research project and participate in either/both surveys (sign-based occupancy surveys and questionnaire-based social surveys). This project offers opportunities to learn scientific methods of data collection and advanced field skills.

Volunteering time period and requirements:
The minimum period for volunteering is one week of fieldwork, starting from 6th September 2015. Preference will be given to candidates who can commit themselves for longer duration, and who have prior field experience in identifying indirect signs of large mammals or conducting social surveys. We encourage all candidates with interest in wildlife to apply for these positions, irrespective of their education background and qualification.

Terms and conditions for volunteering:

1. Simple vegetarian food and basic field accommodation will be provided.
2. Travel expenses to and from the survey locations will have to be borne by the participants.
3. Applicants must be physically very fit and have some experience in hiking through forests and rough terrain.
4. Ability to communicate fluently in Hindi is a must.
5. Details about reporting (date & venue) and field kit to be carried for the survey will be communicated upon selection.
   

How to apply:
Interested applicants should send an email with the following details to mahi.cws@gmail.com:

1. Name
2. Age
3. Gender
4. Have you participated in any field based research project before? If yes then please provide details on what project, which field site and who was the supervisor.
5. Where do you live
6. Field work availability dates (Please give multiple dates if possible)
7. Contact email and phone number
   

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Regards
Mahi Puri
Research Associate
Centre for Wildlife Studies
WCS-India
Bangalore Reply

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WCS India Program Vacancy: Research Assistant

Wildlife Conservation Society India Program has career opportunities for candidates interested in wildlife research and conservation.

Position: Research Assistant
Location: Bengaluru (India) and field work in multiple sites.
Requirements:

1. Graduate degree in any discipline.
2. Basic working knowledge of computers.
3. Fluency in spoken and written Kannada, must.
4. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
5. Willing to stay in forests, with basic facilities, for extended time frame.
6. Passionate about wildlife.
   

Selected applicants will be required to complete an unpaid internship period of one month. An evaluation will be carried out following the probation; depending on performance and mutual interest, the candidates may be offered a permanent position in the organization.
Interested candidates are requested to send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Application: Research Assistant, October 2015”, along with their resume and other relevant information. Reply

[sanjay]

Vacancy at WCS India Program: Outreach Assistant

WCS India Program is looking for a candidate interested in wildlife outreach and communications.
Position: Outreach assistant
Location: Bengaluru
Requirements:

1. Bachelors degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications or related field. Freshers are encouraged to apply.
2. Fluent in Kannada (written and spoken) and English.
3. Basic working knowledge of computers.
4. Knowledge of design and photo-editing softwares preferable.
5. Organized and meticulous.
6. Willing to work long hours.
7. Passionate about nature and conservation.
   

Selected applicant will go through a paid internship for three months. Permanent position may be offered following the probation, depending on performance and mutual interest.
Interested candidates are requested to send in their resume, along with a brief (not more than 100 words) Statement of Purpose, to [email protected], with a subject title: ‘Outreach Assistant: October 2015). Reply

[sanjay]

WCS-India / CWS application to apply for volunteering / internship programs.

Click below link to fill the form
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