US Forest Service

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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