World Renowned Ecolodge and Biological Station
Placement number: 0014
Location: Argentina
Preferred Languages: English or Spanish
Date: All Year
Minimum Period: 1 month
The
transformation and destruction capacity of our natural systems is being checked
on a scale never been seen previously in Latin America. The technological
development allows environmental modifications of large territorial extensions
in short time lapses. This enormous transformation capacity is only comparable
to the non existing knowledge of the functions of mechanism from the affected
ecosystems, basic information at times where conservational strategies have to
be established.
The
development of investigations is an initial condition of different groups
present in the affected areas in order to obtain valuable information which
allows us to comprehend the functioning of the eco-systems, predict and take
measures for the future. And, in this way maintain a conservationist perspective
and sustainable development of human activities in these fragile areas.
Our
Research Station pretends to be an area for development of investigation
projects in situ from the most varied biological specialties with the objective
to conserve the Interior Atlantic Rainforest.
Environmental projects
Inventory
of the Herpetofauna (Ariel López): the diversity of specific amphibians and
reptiles characterizing the environment in which they develop there activities
in the Yacutinga Private Reserve area are being studied.
Inventory
of Lepidoptera (Ezequiel Núñez): a systematic listing and study of the possible
mimetic mechanisms of this conspicuous group is being worked
on.
Management
plan and Monitoring (Valeria Rodríguez): The lines to- follow in the
environmental management are being established with the necessary modifications
and the correct implementation at our Reserve Area.
Environmental
Education (Foundation Yacutinga): this project contemplates the necessity to
integrate the community in the conversationalist objectives of the Yacutinga
Reserve, mainly directed to children of the vicinity.
Capybara
re-breeding (Gustavo Aprile): considering the drastic diminishment of the
natural population of this specie, a project, in order to raise the population
is being implemented.
Reforestation
plan (Javier Patzer): Restoration with native trees of 40 hectares used in the
past for cattle-raising activities and generation of a seed banks of exploited
native species .
Internship
and Volunteering programs (Foundation Yacutinga): The Yacutinga Foundation
offers the possibility of Internships and Volunteering programs in the area of
sustainable tourism and biological studies.
NOTE:
All of these sustainable projects are supported by the eco-tourism activity
developed at the Yacutinga Private Reserve area.
Role of Volunteer
This placement can be moulded to your skills and expectations. When applying please let the project leader know your skills, experience and expectations and your stay will be suitably arranged.
Ecotourism
The lodge is world renowned and you would learn alot about sustainable tourism and living in harmony with nature. Your general jobs would include helping at the lodge with everyday tasks such as room cleaning and serving tourists. You will also liase with the tourists to ensure they are happy and assit while on guided walks and tours.
Environmental Projects
Individual volunteers who are not partaking there own research will be required to help out with the current projects during there stay. You can either help with several projects or just one it is upto you. The main projects will be based in the following areas
·
Species
inventory
·
Ecological studies of
species, populations and communities
·
Genetic studies of
species, populations and communities
·
Cytogenetic studies
of species, populations and communities
·
Molecular studies of
species, populations and communities
·
Botany of Misiones
(composition, reforestation, conservation).
·
Environmental
Education
·
Limnology
(physicochemical characterization,
eutrophication).
·
Geology of the
region
If you want to conduct your own research at the lodge you
will have to submit and get your project approved prior to arrival at the
lodge.
Teaching
We are looking for volunteers with a decent level of Spanish
and English teaching experience or qualifications to help at our project.
Volunteers would teach people who have some knowledge of English but also some
who can not speak any English! You will work for roughly 6 hours a
day.
Please note volunteer would need to commit to at least 2
months.
Volunteers in this position will be offered free food and accommodation plus transportation from/to
Iguazu.
Metodología.
3 Grupos de alumnos de no mas de 10 personas cada uno, quienes recibirán 1.45 hs. diaria de clase de Lunes a Viernes. Las temáticas serán coincidentes con su perfil laboral.
Primer Grupo de 10 alumnos - Nivel básico -
Temática enfocada a Mozos, Camareras y Recepcionistas.
Horario 8.00 a 9.45 hs.
Se podrán realizar ejercicios prácticos en el ambiente de trabajo.
Segundo Grupo de 4 a 6 alumnos - Nivel Intermedio -
Temática enfocada a Guías Ambientalistas con importantes conocimientos biológicos y ecológicos.
Horario 10.00 a 11.45 hs.
Se podrán efectuar salidas a campo dentro de la Reserva Ambiental con el fin de realizar un aprendizaje mas enfocado hacia los procesos naturales que se verifican en la Naturaleza circundante. Considerar que los participantes de este Segundo grupo, dominan un Ingles científico, si bien su vocabulario es limitado como para sostener una conversación sobre temas generales.
Tercer Grupo de 4 a 6 alumnos- Nivel Básico -
Temática enfocada a Auxiliares de los Guías Ambientalistas. Con someros conocimientos biológicos y ecológicos. En este Grupo se ha incluido a gente de origen europea y gente nativa de la Comunidad vecina Guarani.
Horario 15.30 a 17.00 hs.
Se podrán efectuar salidas a campo dentro de la Reserva Ambiental con el fin de realizar un aprendizaje mas enfocado hacia los procesos naturales que se verifican en la Naturaleza circundante.
Se ofrece
1 Alojamiento y comida.
2 Traslado de llegada y salida Puerto Iguazú-Yacutinga Lodge-Puerto Iguazú
3 Un ambiente de voluntariado sumamente seguro y amigable.
4 Seguro Nacional contra accidentes.
5 Participación gratuita en excursiones organizadas por la Empresa durante los días libres.
Cost
Accomodation is free for the volunteers. Volunteers will need to pay a daily tax but this is minimal. To find out tax you will be charged please email the project leader as each volunteers needs will be different hence different tax charges. - Please note teachers will not pay a tax.
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