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INTERNATIONAL VISITING WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
ORGANIZATION: US Forest Service
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The Willamette National Forest in Oregon/USA will host a volunteer as part of the International Exchange Visitor - Wildlife Biologist Program from March through September 2025. The visiting biologist will be trained and conduct surveys including northern spotted owl, bald eagle, harlequin duck, peregrine falcon, bumble bee, Pacific pond turtle, and montane red fox. Other work would include habitat enhancement work and conservation education activities. There will be opportunities to learn about and assist with a variety of district wildlife and other projects with the U.S. Forest Service. Requirements: A good comprehension of English, some experience with wildlife surveys in the field with an emphasis on birds, experience with and a strong interest in conservation education, public speaking, a driver’s license in your home country, and the ability to work outdoors. In 2025, we are unfortunately not able to cover expenses and you or a possible funding partner would need to cover roundtrip airfare to Oregon, food and other incidental expenses, and emergency medical insurance. This volunteer experience may fulfill university internship requirements. Application deadline is February 28, 2025.
The complete application information can be found at: https://go.usa.gov/xn4Fm
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About US Forest Service
Location:
Willamette National Forest, McKenzie River Ranger District, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413, US
Mission Statement
Public land management agency. Home to eight wilderness areas, including the popular Three Sisters Wilderness and Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, a variety of backpacking and day hiking opportunities, waterfalls, and much more!
Description
OPPORTUNITY FOR INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS - volunteer position in 2025
The Willamette National Forest in Oregon/USA will host a volunteer as part of the International Exchange Visitor - Wildlife Biologist Program from March through September 2025. The visiting biologist will be trained and conduct surveys including northern spotted owl, bald eagle, harlequin duck, peregrine falcon, bumble bee, Pacific pond turtle, and montane red fox. Other work would include habitat enhancement work and conservation education activities. There will be opportunities to learn about and assist with a variety of district wildlife and other projects with the U.S. Forest Service. Requirements: A good comprehension of English, some experience with wildlife surveys in the field with an emphasis on birds, experience with and a strong interest in conservation education, public speaking, a driver’s license in your home country, and the ability to work outdoors. In 2025, we are unfortunately not able to cover expenses and you or a possible funding partner would need to cover roundtrip airfare to Oregon, food and other incidental expenses, and emergency medical insurance. This volunteer experience may fulfill university internship requirements. Application deadline is February 28, 2025.
The complete application information can be found at: https://go.usa.gov/xn4Fm
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Environment,
International
WHEN
Tue Apr 01, 2025 - Mon Jun 30, 2025
08:00 AM -
WHERE
McKenzie River Ranger District57600 McKenzie HighwayMcKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
(44.17945 ,-122.11613 )
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2025
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Policy
- Botany
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Full time for a few months ideally 6 months
- A good comprehension of English, some experience with wildlife surveys in the field with an emphasis on birds, experience with and a strong interest in conservation education, public speaking, a driver’s license in your home country, work outdoors.