Virginia Working Landscapes: Salamander Ecology Aide
Description
Virginia Working Landscapesis recruiting volunteers for the Riparian Salamander Survey to help with field work and data management at the facility and study sites.
This project is coordinated with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and with Virginia’s participation in the conservation planning and implementation for the associated riparian species of great conservation need from Maine to Virginia. VWL is seeking volunteers to assist with riparian surveys of stream salamanders.
Volunteers must commit one to two days per week between April 3 and June 30. The schedule is flexible based on the volunteer’s availability and is weather dependent. There may be an opportunity for extension, if interested.
Application Requirements
Volunteers must have a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle and a willingness to drive long distances. This work consists of long hours outside in cold and wet conditions in remote field settings and in conditions that may expose you to biting insects, ticks, poison ivy, livestock and wildlife. Volunteers should be able to easily take directions and work well with others. Volunteers will interact professionally with interns, local landowners and scientists.
Questions? Contact scbieducation@si.edu
Training
Training will be provided on the job.