Description

* Wolf tracking:
Aim: Volunteers will walk on a daily ring (about 10-15km) and register tracks (wolf, lynx, fox, moose, wild boar, marten, hare, and squirrel) with GPS navigator. When wolf tracks are found, volunteers will follow them with GPS navigator and compass, and collect information (excrements and prey remains).

Skill: Be resistant to cold, feel comfortable alone in the forest.

* Howling survey:
Aim: Volunteers will camp on the territory of a wolf pack. Night is devoted to listening and localizing wolves' howling. During the day, work consists in pointing out wolf tracks with GPS recorders. A ranger will guide you in the forest and teach you how to "read" it. The data collected allow us to draw a map of wild wolf populations in the district (den location, pack number, reproductive rate, movements, proximity to villages, potential attacks on livestock).

Skill: Be resourceful in camping situation. This is a good field practice for students.

Qualifications

Man/woman, 16-66 years old, (The upper age limit is flexible if you feel you are fit enough for manual work and lots of walking on rough ground) English speaking, good physical condition, motivated, hard-working, self-sufficient, able to live in group (tolerance to others, ability to communicate, good mood).

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 20-30 /day

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Biological Research
• Building Maintenance
• Conservation
• Veterinary
• Volunteering

Age Range

16-66

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 1 to 8