GALÁPAGOS VERDE 2050 VOLUNTEER
Application deadline:
Expected start date:
Duration:
Nov 01th, 2016.
Nov 01th, 2015.
Initially for a period of 3 months with the possibility of
extending the placement upon review for an
additional 6 months.
Introduction:
The Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS), located inside the Galapagos
National Park and operated by the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF), is one
of the premier visitor sites in the Galapagos Islands. Every year it receives
well over 100,000 visitors, including the majority of the islands' foreign
visitors and cruise ship passengers.
Taking advantage of the flow of visitors, the CDF is developing the “Adopt a
Plant” program as a way to engage the public with the Galapagos Verde
2050 project, in order to develop media exposure and generate financial
support to provide project sustainability.
“Galápagos Verde 2050” is a multi - institutional and interdisciplinary project
that actively contributes to the conservation of the natural capital of
Galapagos and the “good living” of its human population using Groasis
Technology as a tool to implement a successful model of sustainable
agricultural production and ecological restoration.
This ambitious project carried out by the Charles Darwin Foundation and the
Galapagos National Park Directorate in partnership with local institutions and
founded for the first three years by the COmON Foundation, is based on the
“Four Returns, Three Zones” restoration model developed by the Ecosystem
Return Foundation (ERF).
The Adopt a Plant program requires a professional approach in order to
ensure the expectations of our customers or users. You will be the first
point of contact for many visitors at the CDRS, and your direct
interaction with visitors and guides can create a lasting impression and
prompt them to support our work. You will have a significant role in
promoting the Galapagos Verde 2050 project to these and other
audiences and actively support the on-site fund-raising program.
We are seeking proactive people to help building this important
program. This is a unique opportunity for anyone who wants to know firsthand, the important scientific work we do here for the conservation of
Galapagos, and of course the role visitors and inhabitants play in the future
of Galapagos.
Main responsibilities:
Work with the leader of the Galapagos Verde project to develop and start
implementing a longer-term plan for Adopt a Plant program, aimed at
building a team of 2 volunteers over a period of 2-3 years. These plan
includes budgeting, developing reporting tools, information products, and
build a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
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Provide verbal and written educational and informative printed material about
the Galapagos Verde 2050 project and its Adopt a Plant program.
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Collect and organize information to analyze data and create data bases for
dissemination of information, educational or fundraising campaigns.
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Collect donations and complete donation reports.
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Contribute to developing infrastructure projects aimed at visitors.
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Support the CDF communications and media team in generating content
for its offline and online media.
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Help disseminate information about the work of the CDF and the
Galapagos Verde 2050 project.
Required profile:
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Excellent social and inter-personal skills.
Previous experience in conducting interviews and surveys desirable.
Highly proficient in Spanish and English. Other languages are an
advantage.
Pro-active, able to integrate in a multi-disciplinary team in an isolated
environment and willing to work long days and weekends.
Studies in the following areas: Biology or related sciences, ecotourism or
communication-marketing.
Passionate about conservation of natural and protected areas.
Conditions
The Galapagos Verde 2050 Volunteer reports directly to the leader of the
Galapagos Verde project. The successful candidate will be based at the CDRS
on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. A volunteer
assignment with CDF does not imply a continuing relationship with the volunteer
beyond the expected duration of the assignment.
The volunteer is expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, distributed
along the week, including weekends. The working schedule can change
according to the needs, but respecting total working hours per week. Vacation
and/or additional time away from the Station may be requested in advance by
the volunteer but will be subject to the approval of the project coordinator.
The volunteer is responsible for their own travel costs to and from the
Galapagos Islands. The project will cover the accommodation or lodging cost
during their stay at the Charles Darwin Research Station. The volunteer must
provide their own accident and life insurance coverage for travel to and from
Galapagos and for the duration of their assignment in the Islands.
The CDF will negotiate the entry permits to Ecuador, but will require the
cooperation of the volunteer in their country of residence for coordination with
the appropriate Ecuadorian embassy that grants the visa. CDF will not process
a visa in excess of the expected duration of the assignment.
How to Apply:
For additional information and those interested in this position should send their
application form and attachments by e-mail (volgv2050@fcdarwin.org.ec or
patricia.jaramillo@fcdarwin.org.ec ) -The closing date for applications is:
November 01th 2017.
Fundación Charles Darwin
Programa de Voluntarios y Becarios
Casilla Postal 17-01-3891
Quito – Ecuador
Please refer to this page for information about other requirements and
application instructions: www.darwinfoundation.org.ec