APPLICATION FORM
GoEco's Facebook Community
Code
GoEco02 (currently full)
GoEco03
Location
Gamla Nature Reserve is situated in the Golan Heights around 215 km northeast of Tel Aviv, 91 km east of Haifa.
About the project
The marvellous landscape of Gamla Nature Reserve contains a host of animals and many well-preserved remnants of the past. The reserve boasts both a phenomenal concentration of birds of prey, some of them rare, living in a relatively small area, and the earliest known synagogue in the world. Scores of Griffon vulture pairs nest on the cliffs, making up the largest flock of Griffon vultures in Israel (and in the whole Middle East). The Israel Nature & Parks Authority (NPA) needs volunteers to participate in its efforts to save this endangered population of the Griffon vulture. In order to sustain and conserve these vulnerable birds, they conduct nest surveillance and reproductive surveys at Gamla Nature Reserve.
Volunteer tasks & contribution
Volunteers will assist the NPA in watching and documenting all activities concerned with the Griffon vulture (courtship, mating, incubating, hatching, feeding, fledging etc.) and tracking fledglings and juveniles which are ringed and/or fitted with radio transmitters. Daily observations are carried out during light hours (total of 8 hours per day). The volunteers will work 6 days per week and will have one day off. Special permission is required to take more than two successive days off.
Project dates
the project begins on the first Sunday of each month from the 03 March 2008 – 01 August 2008 (currently full) and from the 07 December 2008 - 01 August 2009; a minimum commitment of 4 weeks is required.
Minimum requirements
• Age above 20
• Keen interest in bird conservation and observations
• High level of independence and flexibility
• Full travel and health insurance
• Conversational English
• Physically fit
• Good health
• letter of motivation is required
Place available
4 international volunteers at any given time
Accommodation
Shared apartment for 4 volunteers with bed, linen and kitchen. Each volunteer will be provided with 120 NIS per week to purchase food.
Language
French / English
Participation fee
€190
Price includes
• Administration
• Accommodation
• 120 NIS per weeks to purchase food
• Professional training & supervision
Price doesn't include
• Flights to Israel and transportation to project
• Food
• You are required to purchase full travel and health insurance
• Personal expenses (i.e. alcohol, clothes, etc…)
Nearest airport
BenGurion Airport, Tel Aviv
Meeting point
Katzrin Bus Station, full details will be sent upon application.
Special Remarks
This project requires volunteers to sit patiently for long hours in the heat or cold in order to conduct effectively observation and surveillance.
How do I register?
Stage 1: If you would like to join this project, please complete the application form and submit it to GoEco.
Stage 2: Once we receive your application form, GoEco will evaluate your suitability for the project that you have chosen. At the same time, we will check the availability of dates. (When completing your registration form, it is advisable to indicate a second and third choice in case your first choice is fully booked or the dates requested are not available). Once GoEco receives confirmation of your acceptance to the project, we will notify you immediately by email.
Stage 3: Once you have been accepted on a project and we have answered any additional queries that you may have, you will be asked to transfer the participation fee of €120 in order to reserve your place within 7 days. This payment is non-refundable.
Stage 4: After receiving your deposit, GoEco will send you a Disclaimer
form and a Declaration form as well as a file containing all the relevant information about the project, including recommended ways to reach the site. You should return the two forms, duly signed, by mail to our office. Only upon the receipt of these forms, will we be able to complete the registration process.
General note: It is important for you to know that during the registration process and the duration of the project, the GoEco team is always on hand to answer your questions and offer any assistance needed.
