VOLUNTEERS AND ASSISTANTS WANTED

at The Society of Yukon Bird Observatories

Location:
The Yukon, Canada

Duration:
Variable, from April 23 to mid-October

Job Type:
Temporary

Job Description:
Experience the northwestern boreal forest! The Society of Yukon Bird Observatories are seeking volunteers for the 2012 spring and fall migration monitoring seasons. The Albert Creek Bird Observatory operates from April 23rd to June 7th and July 23rd to Sept. 23rd. ACBO is located at Upper Liard just 15 km west of Watson Lake in Southeast Yukon along the Alaska Highway. Teslin Lake Bird Observatory is located just west of Teslin along the Alaska highway at the Teslin camp ground. TLBO operates from July 23rd to mid Oct. Volunteers are expected to potentially camp out and endure varying weather conditions .Knowledge of eastern and western boreal songbirds a good plus. Training available depending on applicants experience. Camp gear available upon request. Travel from Whitehorse to and from Watson Lake and Teslin provided.

To Apply:
Please send letter of interest and resume to Society of Yukon Bird Observatories, Box 30056, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, Y1A 5M2, call Ted at (867) 456- 7431 or e-mail Ted (EM:tedmurphykelly AT northwestel.net)