Hi folks,

Thought that this might be applicable to someone on the list who has some
experience and a wish to spend some quality birding time in the north.

Please reply to the Lambie's, not to me.

Jon. Anderson
Olympia, Washington
festuca at olywa.net
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Subject: [BIRDBAND] JOB / Volunteers opportunities
The Lambies <lambie at UNISERVE.COM>
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 16:12:36 -0800

Job/Volunteer opportunities at Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada

Mackenzie is located in the Rocky Mountain Trench in north central BC,
approx. 120 miles North of Prince George, BC.

Mackenzie Nature Observatory is accepting applications for a
bander-in-charge and volunteer assistants for the Mugaha Marsh banding
station for the fall 2001 season. Mugaha Marsh is 14 km northwest of
Mackenzie.

A small 12 x 20 building serves as our banding lab. Small travel trailers
provide accommodations. Although we have hydro power to the site we do not
have running water. It is necessary to go to Mackenzie for showers and to do
laundry. Drinking water is brought out regularly by local volunteers. We
are in bear country and occasionally one will show up at the station.

Positions available:

Bander-in-charge: One qualified bander is needed for the full season from
July 21 - September 23.

Requirements: Qualified bander experienced in operating mistnets and working
with volunteers/ Knowledge of Western species is needed.

Duties will include following a standardized protocol for
mistnetting/banding, a daily 1 hr. census, casual observations, and
compiling ET's. Good people skills are required along with the ability to
train volunteers of varying skill levels.

The bander in charge is paid on a contract basis at a rate of $120 Canadian
per day.

Long Term Volunteers: We require one volunteer for the full season and a
second for the first six weeks. We understand that many who would like to
volunteer may have restrictions on the amount of time they can come for
therefore we ask that you give us your first and second choices of the time
periods listed below.


Requirements: Above all you need the ability to get along with others and
you must have a willingness to learn. Banding experience and knowledge of
Western Birds are an asset.

Duties: To assist the bander in charge

Long term volunteers are provided with a living allowance of $20 Canadian
per day.

Times preferred:
_______ full season July 22 - Sept 23
_______ Six weeks July 22 - Sept 1
Three weeks:
_______ July 22 - Aug 11
_______ Aug 12 - Sept. 1
_______ Sept 2 - Sept 22
Two weeks:
_______ July 22 - Aug 4
_______ Aug 5 - Aug 18
_______ Aug 19 -Sept 1
_______ Sept. 2 - Sept 15

When applying be sure to indicate whether you are applying for the bander
position or a long term volunteer position.

Send your resumes to the

Bird Committee, Mackenzie Nature Observatory,
Box 1598
Mackenzie, BC, Canada V0J 2C0

or by email to
lambie at uniserve.com

Deadline for applications is March 31,2001
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