Volunteer opportunity - Heaviside’s dolphin research in Namibia

BACKROUND:
This volunteer position is to assist University of Pretoria MSc student Sara Golaski. The project aims to obtain baseline information on abundance and habitat use of Heaviside’s dolphins in Namibia using primarily photographic identification (photo-ID).

WHERE: Walvis Bay, Namibia

WHEN: November and December 2014.

DATA ANALYSIS & FIELDWORK:
The volunteer position is primarily office based processing photo-ID images, but you will be aiding the Namibian Dolphin Project in all project activities including some fieldwork, community outreach and attending cetacean strandings should they occur.

EXPECTATIONS, volunteers are expected to:

• Be experienced with photo-ID work
• Have good attention to detail
• Be reliable, adaptable and hard-working
• Be prepared to work long days
• Be sociable, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude.
• Participate for a minimum of 1 months, 2 months preferred

Post would suit upper level undergrads and graduate students who have interest and background in Biology, Marine Biology and an interest in pursuing further study.

Due to the training required, applicants should be available for a minimum of 2 months.

LIVING & COSTS:
Volunteers are expected to cover their own living expenses, including flight costs. We can assist in finding accommodation which can be around ZAR 3000 ($300 USD) per month. Food and other personal expenses can be kept between ZAR 2000-3000 a month.

DEADLINE AND APPLICATIONS:
Interested volunteers should email Sara Golaski as soon as possible with a:

1 - LETTER of interest outlining relevant experience and motivation for participation

2 – CV

3 - Duration of stay (expected start and end date)

 

to Sara Golaski sgolaski@coa.edu

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Namibian Dolphin Project website: http://www.namibiandolphinproject.com/

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