Dog Handler for Conservation Projects - Volunteer - Gold Bridge

Requirements:

• • The requirement for staying with us is your commitment to your Personal Development and to contribute to the self-sustainable lifestyle of our community.
• • You are ready to view challenges as opportunities to grow and learn and take initiative to leave your comfort zone.
• • You are willing to work long hours of physical work when doing conservation projects and daily tasks which contribute to our self-sustainable lifestyle such as cooking shared meals, housekeeping and other ranch chores e.G. Cutting wood, animal care and repair maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• • The Chilcotin Ark Institute is located in the Chilcotin Ark, a unique place for nature and wildlife due to the diverse combination of ecosystems.
• • We are committed to sustainable land management, stewardship and conservation of wildlife of this unique environment.
• • To do so, we facilitate and conduct participatory action research and conservation projects.
• • Your experience as Volunteer combines nature conservation with personal development and nature connection.
• • You will experience a variety of fields such as invasive species management, habitat management, wildlife studies, proposal writing and eco-tourism by educating visitors and getting them involved in hands-on conservation projects in the area.
• • Personal and professional development is a cornerstone of your experience with ongoing support on your journey.
• • If you have a specific research interest or conservation project that you would like to conduct in the area, you have the opportunity to plan and conduct it as part of your stay.
• • We work together with universities and facilitate co-op terms.
• • Our ranch-based research centre and remote satellite research stations in the Chilcotin Ark in British Columbia, Canada are the ideal place to facilitate your project.

Project description:

• • Collect and analyze data on wilderness trips
• • Manage ongoing stewardship and resource management projects, plan future projects and secure funding for the Institute's projects
• • Research wildlife studies that support regulation and management of wildlife
• • Train dogs to assist in conservation projects November to March
• • Dog care
• • Provide medical and first aid treatment as necessary
• • Develop and execute a training program including exercise, socializing and work

Benefits:

• • Opportunities match responsibility taken and include attending external workshops and learning new skills and gaining knowledge.
• • Hands-on experience and insights into Nature Conservation, contributing to something bigger and a positive change in the world.
• • Live by our Six Principles of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation, Personal Development, Self-Sufficiency, Empowerment, and Conscious & Aware.
• • Your Personal Development is the priority of your experience, so we facilitate the environment for you to grow and evolve towards your best self.
• • You become part of our self-sustainable community where we support each other in our goals and mission and share our personal experiences on a daily basis.
• • Participate in communal activities such as wildlife tracking, hikes, horseback rides, rodeos and more opportunities.
• • You will live and work in a remote wilderness environment and experience a self-sustainable lifestyle, where you reconnect with nature and yourself.
• • You create your own work schedule that meets your interests and moves you towards your goals.
• • Free room and board included.