CLOUD FOREST CONSERVATION ALLIANCE

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2Km este de la escuela de San Gerardo de RivasSan Gerardo de Rivas, San José 11904Costa Rica Costa Rica

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https://www.cloudbridge.org/

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Research or volunteer in the Cloud Forest of Costa Rica

Flexible Schedule | San Gerardo de Rivas, Costa Rica

Founded in 2002, Cloudbridge Nature Reserve is a private, non-profit cloudforest reserve in the Talamanca mountains of Costa Rica. Beginning with the purchase of degraded farmland, Cloudbridge has been actively reforesting the area in order to connect the forests of Mt. Chirripó National Park with adjacent nature reserves and forested areas. Beyond reforestation work, Cloudbridge is also committed to environmental education and conducting research on the unique and diverse cloudforest ecosystem. With an abundance of wildlife and stunning natural beauty, Cloudbridge provides ideal conditions for ecological research. Volunteers are an important part of this project, especially for their support out in the field with researchers. Cloudbridge Nature Reserve is looking for research interns and volunteers to conduct studies of the ecology, flora and fauna of the cloudforest on an ongoing basis. Multiple positions available with flexible start dates, lasting a minimum of 12 weeks for researchers or 2 weeks for volunteers. This is an unpaid position. Training and guidance will be provided. Interns and volunteers both stay in our dormitories and share kitchen and living spaces with other program participants. Dorm rooms cost $19 USD/night for stays longer than 12 weeks, $21 if you are staying between 4 and 12 weeks and $25 for stays shorter than 4 weeks. Food costs and cooking are the responsibility of the intern. Qualifications Keen interest in the natural world. Must be physically fit and able to hike 3-5 hours a day, 3-5 days a week in steep, high-altitude terrain. First aid training an asset. Good English communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate in Spanish an asset. Must be able to commit to 2 weeks (12 weeks for research interns). Minimum 18 years of age. Able to pay for your accommodation for the duration of your stay Able to pay the $200 USD good faith fee upon acceptance. This fee is credited towards the last two weeks of your stay. Skills/Abilities Demonstrated ability to work independently Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain good relationships with others in a communal living environment Excellent attention to detail and adherence to survey protocols Strong time management skills Ability to persevere and maintain high-quality work in difficult environmental and physically demanding conditions. Demonstrate good judgement and common sense in a wilderness environment Locations/Working Conditions Position is located in the montane cloudforest of the Talamanca mountains of Costa Rica, adjacent to the Chirripó National Park. Survey trails are steep and at times difficult and narrow. Altitudes range between 1550 m (5085 ft) and 2200 m (7220 ft). Work hours typically between 7 am and 12 pm for field work, with 2-3 hours in the afternoon for identification and data entry. Some variation depending on survey route and survey type. Work is typically Monday-Friday, although some flexibility is possible depending on the survey schedule. Required to work outdoors under varying weather conditions. To learn more about Cloudbridge, please visit our website at www.cloudbridge.org and check out the Volunteer/Research section ( http://cloudbridge.org/volunteering/) for more detailed information on the research intern program. To apply, please complete our application form at http://www.cloudbridge.org/volunteering/volunteer-application/. Please email research@cloudbridge.org with any questions.

Date Posted: Feb 11, 2025

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loudbridge offers a rich experience in a beautiful and biodiverse part of the world, whether you want to do your own research; contribute to some of our existing, ongoing research projects; or contribute your existing skills and learn new ones while volunteering or conducting your own research. While at the reserve, you’ll meet and work with like-minded people from all over the world, each with a passion for the environment and their own experiences and expertise to share. The volunteer or intern experience gained here often furthers academic or career goals. However, you do not need a background in biology or environmental studies in order to contribute. Whatever your skills are, we can put them to good use!

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Cloudbridge is a private nature reserve in Costa Rica. It was created to preserve and reforest an important gap in the cloud forest adjoining the Chirripo National Park, on the slopes of Mt. Chirripo, the highest peak in Costa Rica.

The main purpose of the reserve is to help rebuild a part of the tropical cloud forest, bridging a gap between two mountainside forests. As well as protecting the existing forest and allowing natural regrowth, we are planting a mix of native trees, thousands of them, to turn pasture back into forest.

The local community's participation in the project is an integral aspect, and the reserve includes a project of sustainable reforestation for future harvesting.

Cloudbridge welcomes volunteers and interns to assist with scientific research, tree planting, and trail maintenance.

There are three ways you can volunteer or do research at Cloudbridge:

Research Intern: Contribute to one of Cloudbridge’s ongoing research projects (according to availability), or design your own project and methodology with guidance from the science staff.
Independat Researcher: Propose and conduct your own research (no guidance needed).
Volunteer: Help the reserve in a variety of ways, according to our needs, and your abilities and interests. This may include planting trees, trail or reserve maintenance, construction projects or assisting tourists.

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