Conserve and restore habitat for indigenous flora and fauna
Project name:
Friends of Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge
Project purpose:
Conserve and restore habitat for indigenous plants, seabirds, water birds, monk seals and sea turtles
Project activities:
data collection/analyses
habitat restoration/management
Weekly cost (approx USD):
$
Direct benefits you gain:
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data/statistical skills
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field research skills
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remote scenic location
Noteworthy conservation points:
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publishes work
Wild Sun Rescue Center
Accommodation:
Shared accommodation on the island
When does the project run?
Facilities:
How long can I stay?
Requirements:
Qualifications:
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Must be willing and able to work 40+ hours per week.
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Must be in excellent physical and mental condition; able to walk 10 miles a day over variable
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terrain, lift and carry 25 lbs, ride a bicycle, swim, and be able to perform repetitive stooping and
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bending motions.
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Must be able to perform all duties in inclement weather including high heat and humidity, strong
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winds, and heavy rain.
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Must be able to pass a swim test (100 m swim, 100 m snorkel, and 2 minutes treading water).
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Must be comfortable with the use of pesticides.
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Must have a valid driver’s license and current passport that does not expire for at least one year
Details of the day-to-day life on the project:
Duties and Responsibilities: Volunteers are expected to work 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday with additional nights, early mornings, and weekend work as needed. Volunteer work includes invasive plant and rodent removal manually and chemical applications of pesticides, native plant propagation, seed collection and processing, seabird and Laysan duck monitoring, marine debris removal, data entry and proofing, equipment maintenance, and other tasks depending on current projects and refuge needs.
Desired Skills/Experience:
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Remote field experience in the Hawaiian archipelago with a focus on:
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invasive species control
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plant identification and plant propagation
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avian identification, handling, and reproductive monitoring
Ideal candidates will possess:
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strong interpersonal skills
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able to work well independently as well as closely in a small group
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easy-going with a good sense of humor
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flexible to changing conditions
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boating, kayaking, and snorkel experience
Reviews & ratings
Francisco
Volunteer
19 Dec 2021
An amazing project with amazing staff
I work as a travel agent, bringing volunteers to DAKTARI and other projects around the world. After helping a lot of volunteers fulfill their dreams of coming to South Africa, I managed to arrange 2 weeks to spend at the project. What a wonderful time I had starting with the staff who are so friendly and polite, the animals being taken care of as if they were family and the amazing food that was prepared catering to each of the volunteers individual needs. I can only say that if you are looking for an unique and quality experience involving a well thought out educational program and the preservation of native animal species, this is the one for you.
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Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
leslie
Volunteer
19 Dec 2021
great experience
i had an enjoyable stay here in DAKTARI. be surrounded by wild animals is a chance and i also loved the teaching part of my stay
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Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
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