Volunteering - Protection of Gialova Lagoon - Greece Hellenic Ornithological Society

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Protection of Gialova Lagoon - Greece Hellenic Ornithological Society
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Why we want you
If you are interesting in wildlife, from bird observation, protection of sensitive habitats, protection of chameleon's to public awareness activities, this project is for you! The Gialova's lagoon is the most important southern migratory birds' station in the Balkans. Also, the lagoon is the only European habitat for the African Chameleon.
Gialova which is at the south part of Peloponnese is 6 km away from Pylos.

What’s in it for you?
- gain experience in the protection and conservation of endangered species and protected areas, especially in birds and chameleon
- acquire knowledge and experience in environmental awareness and education on the field
- cooperate with other people who share the same passion in an international environment in a beautiful village
(possibility recommendation letters from H.O.S.)

The skills you need
Highly motivated, prepared to work in hard hours (summer nights, early mornings), team working spirit, responsibility, following the schedule, have experience in working or being in nature. Bird identification skills, such as experience in public awareness actions are more than welcome!

Your time
Minimum commitment: 3 weeks minimum
Duration: 1st June to 30th October
Period: June to October

Who to contact
Rhoda Ludford
Tel: 01767 680551
E-mail: volunteers@rspb.org.uk

Notes
Appropriate training will be provided, supervision and help at all times. Participation fee is 60 Euro. Accommodation: In an organized camping on the beach at the village of Gialova, near the project's area (http://www.navarino-beach.gr).

Transportation, accommodation and meals are extra, but consider that the camping costs approximately 4 Euro/day and that in a restaurant a good and abundant meal is only 10 Euro. Most of the local stores give HOS volunteers a discount of 10-20%. In general, life is cheap over here.

For reference:
Contact Is: Giorgos Maneas (gialova@ornithologiki.gr). webpage: http://www.ornithologiki.gr/page_in.php?tID=2689&sID=187

The RSPB has placed this advert on behalf of Greece H.O.S. For more information please contact gialova@ornithologiki.gr

The RSPB is the UK charity working to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for all of us. We belong to BirdLife International, the global partnership of bird conservation organisations.

Reference number: 4488

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