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Flexible Schedule
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Pilar, Paraguay
We are looking for passionate interns who can stay for at least 3 months to help kick start our newest Eco-Club Initiative. We host a myriad of different activities that are still developing alongside our community’s needs. This means that no two days of your stay will be the same. This program offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education, while making a real difference in the world. Responsibilities will include: Planning lessons, games, and activities aimed at children aged 7-16 Be creative in coming up with new ideas to actively involve children in fun and educative activities Contributing to the overall design of the curriculum Leading activities, assisting in lessons, and chaperoning groups on excursions Interacting with Paraguayan children in a variety of settings (1-on-1, as a teacher in front of a class, as a tutor or assistant to small groups, as a group leader, etc). Cleaning up and organizing materials before and after events Managing our Eco-Cinema program Serving as an ambassador for the PLT Eco-Club during all external events Conditions: Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us and a personal pick-up upon arriving. Interns receive three meals a day, unlimited coffee, tea, yerba mate and diluting juice, as well as a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. It also includes organized activities & trips for our interns such as barbeques, game nights, beach trips and much more. The fee further covers administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects. Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals. Costs: $1,195 per month for the 1st 2 months and $995 for each subsequent month.
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Pilar, Paraguay
Para La Tierra is searching for enthusiastic research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design. Before arriving, our interns are challenged to come up with a research topic, review the relevant literature, and create a methodology with the support of our intern-supervisor. Available topics include: Primatology Herpetology Entomology Ornithology Mammalogy Museum Studies Freshwater Ecology Habitat Monitoring Once in-country, interns are trained in the field techniques required for their project. Whether its mist-netting for birds in the early hours of the morning, fishing at mid-day or staying out late hunting for frogs, PLT will make sure that our interns are confident in the methodology needed to move their research forward. Towards the end of the stay, all our interns give a final presentation in which they share the results of their study with the rest of the research team. The internship program is designed to give young scientists the opportunity to take control of every step of a scientific project. From conception to completion, our interns are in the driver seat. Design your own wildlife project and contribute to long-term research in Paraguay! Conditions: Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us and a personal pick-up upon arriving. Interns receive three meals a day, unlimited coffee, tea, yerba mate and diluting juice, as well as a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. It also includes organized activities & trips for our interns such as barbeques, game nights, beach trips and much more. The fee further covers assistance with project development and execution, the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, transportation to field sites, administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects. Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals. Costs: $1,195 per month for the 1st 2 months and $995 for each subsequent month. Benefits: Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our intern projects are directly involved in promoting the conservation of this threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and international levels. Our projects are regularly published in scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Pilar, Paraguay
Para La Tierra is searching for passionate research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design. With its basis in Pilar, the centre of the Ñeembucú Wetland System, our research station offers an incredible opportunity to study the highly adaptable arboreal black and gold howler monkeys in a variety of different habitats, from riparian forests to the city parks. As tropical forests continue to disappear, it is increasingly important to understand how wild animals can survive alongside human populations. Para La Tierra is interested in understanding how the primates are affected by the urban environment of the city of Pilar, how their behaviour varies from that of the groups located outside the city, and what can be done to better protect the wild animals from the negative effects of the near constant human-wildlife interaction. The focus of the study will be completely defined by the intern’s own interests. Previous interns have studied: Parasitology, Human-Wildlife Interactions, Acoustic Behaviour, Social Structure, and Dietary Diversity. Before arriving, our interns are challenged to come up with a research topic, review the relevant literature, and create a methodology with the support of our expert researchers. Once in-country, interns are trained in the field techniques required for their project, collect independent data, and analyse their results. Towards the end of the stay, all our interns give a final presentation in which they share the results of their study with the rest of the research team. The internship program is designed to give young scientists the opportunity to take control of every step of a scientific project. From conception to completion, our interns are in the driver seat. Design your own wildlife project and contribute to long-term research in Paraguay! Conditions: Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us and a personal pick-up upon arriving. Interns receive three meals a day, unlimited coffee, tea, yerba mate and diluting juice, as well as a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. It also includes organized activities & trips for our interns such as barbeques, game nights, beach trips and much more. The fee further also covers assistance with project development and execution, the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, transportation to field sites, administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects. Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals. Costs: $1,195 per month for the 1st 2 months and $995 for each subsequent month. Benefits: Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our intern projects are directly involved in promoting the conservation of this threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and international levels. Our projects are regularly published in scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2023
