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ORGANIZATION: INTERTWINED CONSERVATION CORPORATION

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Biologists
Biologists and volunteers monitoring a wild population of Scarlet Macaws.

Intertwined Conservation Corporation is partnered with Wild Macaw Association (WMA), WMA is a Costa Rican based nonprofit for the protection and study of a newly established Scarlet Macaw population in the southern Golfo Dulce area. This Scarlet Macaw population was established by a reintroduction program based in Tiskita Private Biological Reserve, the biological reserve that surrounds Tiskita Jungle Lodge. The reintroduction program started in 2002 and ended in 2014. It has been replaced by the Wild Macaw Association's Scarlet Macaw conservation program.

We are looking for volunteer field assistants throughout 2017 and 2018. We can also offer guidance to students who want to make their volunteering into course work or an internship.

The main responsibilities are the following:

  • Monitoring the health and safety of the reintroduced Scarlet Macaws and their offspring
  • Collecting data on the ecology and social behavior of the released Scarlet Macaws
  • Participating in projects, e.g. reforestation
  • Participating in conservation education (optional)
There are two other opportunities working with rescued parrots, helping with daily care, rehabilitation and releases back into the wild on the Osa Peninsula and Quepos with Macaw Conservation Hatched to Fly Free.

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About INTERTWINED CONSERVATION CORPORATION

Location:

P.O. Box 619, ESCONDIDO, CA 92033, US

Mission Statement

Organized for the protection and preservation of endangered species.

Intertwined Conservation Corporation (ICC) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, not for profit. Working closely with local conservation organizations for the protection and preservation of endangered and threatened species in Costa Rica. Using the Scarlet Macaw as our flagship species we are educating locals about the importance of their protection and working with them to monitor local wild populations.

Description

We are a non-profit working to preserve wildlife and wild places in Costa Rica by supporting parrot conservation through education, rescue, and reintroduction. Our flagship species, the locally endangered scarlet macaw, is important to the biodiversity and sustainability of the rainforest as it disperses seeds for many of the most important trees. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that endangered species and their habitats will be around for future generations.

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Environment
Animals, Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Tiskita Jungle LodgePunta Bonco, Costa Rica

DATE POSTED

February 16, 2017

SKILLS

  • Animal Care / Handling
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Environmental Policy
  • Environmental Education
  • Community Outreach

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • 1 month, preferably 3 months or longer.
  • Preferably:Field work experience affinity with birds (or work experience with other wildlife)

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