Macaw Bangladesh Internship
Macaw Bangladesh
Most Common Questions
The Veterinarian Volunteer is a hybrid volunteer role that combines the work of a conservation volunteer by being a caretaker at our Macaw Bangladesh Breeding Center and by performing vet-related tasks assigned by our Conservation and release of extinct flora and fauna Manager. After a training period, the applicant will be given the responsibility to care for a group of Macaws and will support the animal team with the veterinarian tasks that might come up.
The veterinarian volunteer will always help the animal team but will change to veterinarian work every time a vet task is needed, these tasks are never the same and vary according to the season and center necessities.
Academic background or currently a student in veterinary needed.
The volunteer is expected to work 6 days a week. From 5:30am until 5:00pm with a three-hour break. It’s necessary to be on call during days off in case of bird emergencies.
The minimum duration is one month with a maximum of 6 months, all year around.
All international and national travel costs to initially get to the site are the responsibility of the applicant. However, once on site, accommodation, daily transport, and utilities are provided at no cost. All team members buy and prepare their own food, for this we recommend you budget for at least $100 per week, or more if you like luxuries. Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must and should be arranged and paid for by the applicant.
Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must, and it should be arranged and paid for by the applicant. If staying for more than 90 days, doing a visa renewal trip is also the applicant’s own responsibility. The most cost-effective option is going to Nicaragua via bus for a long weekend.
The Conservation Volunteer will be a caretaker at our Macaw Breeding Center during the non-breeding season. After a training period, the applicant will be given responsibility to care for a group of Macaws. Depending on the successes of the previous breeding season this includes caring for offspring and preparing them for release into the wild.
No previous experience or academic background in Biology is needed. However, applicants with a background in animal care/veterinary or carpentry/construction are preferred.
The volunteer is expected to work 6 days a week. From 5:30am until 5:00pm with a three-hour break.
The minimum duration is one month with a maximum of 6 months. General availability is from the beginning of August through the end of December (some flexibility possible).
All international and national travel costs to initially get to the site are the responsibility of the applicant. However, once on site, accommodation, daily transport, and utilities are provided at no cost. All team members buy and prepare their own food, for this we recommend you budget for at least $100 per week, or more if you like luxuries. Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must and should be arranged and paid for by the applicant.
Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must, and it should be arranged and paid for by the applicant. If staying for more than 90 days, doing a visa renewal trip is also the applicant’s own responsibility. The most cost-effective option is going to Nicaragua via bus for a long weekend.
This Internship program helps recent graduates get the hands-on experience needed to pursue a successful career. The intern will be taught all they need to know to look after and manage a breeding group of Great Green or Scarlet Macaws. They will be given the responsibility of managing this group at our captive breeding program. This includes monitoring and care of several breeding pairs and their offspring. Our program is tailored to the individual and where interested the applicant will be encouraged to be involved in other projects relevant to a conservation center. In addition to learning about captive husbandry, the apprentice will learn what it takes to run a conservation organization and get experience in managing a team of volunteers, a vital and transferable skill in the practical conservation field.
Every year we offer eight Internship positions that are aligned to the macaw breeding seasons. Since both species at our breeding center have a slightly different breeding season, these are the program dates for both seasons:
The application deadline for both positions is August 1st prior to the start date.
All interns are expected to work 6 days a week, with a three-hour break.
8 full months (no exceptions), longer internships can be considered.
All international and national travel costs to initially get to the site are the responsibility of the applicant. However, once on site, accommodation, daily transport, and utilities are provided at no cost. All team members buy and prepare their own food, for this we recommend you budget for at least $100 per week, or more if you like luxuries. Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must and should be arranged and paid for by the applicant.
Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must, and it should be arranged and paid for by the applicant. If staying for more than 90 days, doing a visa renewal trip is also the applicant’s own responsibility. The most cost-effective option is going to Nicaragua via bus for a long weekend.
To be able to reach its mission, Macaw Recovery Network is completely dependent on donations, gifts and grants. Daily tours at the Wild Macaw Reserve in Punta Islita is a key income source for making this work possible. The Tour & Visitation Volunteer will be leading and managing bookings of the daily tours at the reserve for an international audience. Besides, the volunteer will be responsible for upkeep of the visitor center’s facilities and tour trails. Additional projects may be given to improve the quality of the visitor’s experience. Depending on the needs of the site, this person may also be involved in some of the day-to-day husbandry of the captive Macaws at the breeding center.
Although not essential, this applicant preferably has:
The volunteer is expected to work on a flexible schedule as tours can be on a daily basis at 7:30 am and/or 4:00pm. General work hours are from 7am until 5.30pm with a three hour break.
The minimum duration is one month with a maximum of 6 months, all year around.
All international and national travel costs to initially get to the site are the responsibility of the applicant. However, once on site, accommodation, daily transport, and utilities are provided at no cost. All team members buy and prepare their own food, for this we recommend you budget for at least $100 per week, or more if you like luxuries. Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must and should be arranged and paid for by the applicant.
Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must, and it should be arranged and paid for by the applicant. If staying for more than 90 days, doing a visa renewal trip is also the applicant’s own responsibility. The most cost-effective option is going to Nicaragua via bus for a long weekend.
Throughout the year, MRN’s facilities are facing heavy rains, scorching heat, and humidity. Combined with intensive usage by over one hundred parrots and their carers this means a lot of wear and tear. Since we are a nonprofit organization, we work with very limited funds, so by hosting a handy volunteer, we hope to cut our annual operation costs and so increase our impact for the conservation of parrots. The Handy Volunteer will be given responsibility for the annual repairs and improvement of the buildings and aviaries on site. Depending on the need of the site, this person may also be involved in some of the day-to-day husbandry of the captive Macaws at the non-breeding season.
All interns are expected to work 6 days a week, from 5:30am until 5:00pm with a three-hour break.
The minimum duration is two months with a maximum of 6 months, all year around.
All international and national travel costs to initially get to the site are the responsibility of the applicant. However, once on site, accommodation, daily transport, and utilities are provided at no cost. All team members buy and prepare their own food, for this we recommend you budget for at least $100 per week, or more if you like luxuries. Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must and should be arranged and paid for by the applicant.
Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must, and it should be arranged and paid for by the applicant. If staying for more than 90 days, doing a visa renewal trip is also the applicant’s own responsibility. The most cost-effective option is going to Nicaragua via bus for a long weekend.
The role of the Volunteer Field Biologist is to help our Field Team Leader and our Program Manager to monitor Costa Rica’s wild macaws. This includes extensive fieldwork to locate, monitor, track and support breeding pairs and their offspring in order to collect data and improve rates of successful reproduction. During the non-breeding season, it involves monitoring known roosts and finding new roosts. This will take place in the rainforests of Sarapiquí, focusing on the wild and endangered Great Green Macaw (Ara ambiguus).
The field biologist might also contribute to population counts, mapping projects, reintroductions and other additional research for the outreach and the restoration program throughout their stay depending on the time of year. Successful applicants will receive orientation training and will have the support of specialists where necessary, however much of the work will be carried out independently, thus a high level of self-reliance and motivation is required. In addition to fieldwork, the field biologist is expected to help in other areas of the organization as the need arises.
The work of the field biologist will vary throughout the year. The below overview shows examples of what the work may be like:
Breeding Season (December-May):
Duties per month:
The successful applicant:
The field biologist is expected to work at least 5 days a week, following a flexible time schedule that is guided by the behavior of the birds. For example, this might be from 4am (sometimes earlier) until 6pm, with a midday break ranging from 1-3 hours (depending on the tasks). Breaks generally take place in the field. Additional time off per month can be accrued based on length of stay and can be used when planned in advance with your manager.
The position runs year-round, and we require a three-month minimum, though preference is given to those who can stay for at least six months. Upon arrival at the site, training is provided along with help to better understand the landscape of the work. Later during the program, the volunteers will be applying their acquired knowledge and conducting fieldwork more independently.
All international and national travel costs to initially get to the site are the responsibility of the applicant. However, once on site, accommodation, daily transport, and utilities are provided. All team members buy and prepare their own food, for this we recommend you budget for at least $100 per week, or more if you like luxuries. Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must, and should be arranged and paid for by the applicant.
If staying for more than 90 days, doing a visa renewal trip is also the applicant’s own responsibility. The most cost-effective option is going to Nicaragua via bus for a long weekend.
The Habitat Restoration Volunteer will be a caretaker at our Native Tree Nursery for at least three months. After a training period, the applicant will be given responsibility to execute several maintenance activities of the nursery. This can also include participation in reforestation and monitoring activities.
No previous experience or academic background in Biology needed. However, applicants with a background in Botany, Nursery and Plant management are preferred.
The volunteer is expected to work 6 days a week. Monday to Saturday from 5.30am until 5pm with a three-hour break and half a day in the weekend. Schedule may change depending on the activities programed.
The minimum duration is two months with a maximum of 6 months.
All international and national travel costs to initially get to the site are the responsibility of the applicant. However, once on site, accommodation, daily transport, and utilities are provided at no cost. All team members buy and prepare their own food, for this we recommend you budget for at least $100 per week, or more if you like luxuries.
Comprehensive insurance cover for the entire stay is a must, and it should be arranged and paid for by the applicant. If staying for more than 90 days, doing a visa renewal trip is also the applicant’s own responsibility. The most cost-effective option is going to Nicaragua via bus for a long weekend.
We offer several online volunteer opportunities for people who are passionate about conservation and cannot travel to Bangladesh to volunteer. You can support us from home, from your laptop, and create a positive impact on the Conservation and release of extinct flora and fauna.
Some online volunteer opportunities are:
You can write to info@macawbd.org for more information.