Overview of Role
IPBio is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to support in the expansion of our volunteer program that is willing to stay for a minimum period of 3 months. IPBio currently has 2 full-time staff member dedicated to the management of the volunteer program, however, with the increasing numbers of volunteers interested in participating in our programs we are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator who can support the Volunteer Manager in organizing the daily tasks of volunteers.
Role Description:
Living at IPBio
Every day you will wake up to the sound of birds, monkeys and frogs and can explore the reserves grounds. Our town is called the Cave Capital of Brazil so volunteers often visit our state parks to explore the caves. Hike into the dense forest and visits to waterfalls are also common activities. Bouy cross, big balloons, are used to drift down the rivers, some of the river route are 3 hours long! After work volunteers can swim on the reserve deck, organize dinners, watch movies, read and go wildlife watching. On the weekend we often have a barbecue or organize dinner at a restaurant. Often there are social events or parties in the community that volunteers can go to.
Location
The Atlantic Forest stretches from the northeastern to the southern regions of Brazil and northern Argentina and southeastern Paraguay. Five hundred years ago, the Atlantic Forest of Brazil covered approximately 330 million acres, but today only 7% remains. In the Ribeira Valley, our region of the Atlantic Forest, we are at the footsteps of 21% of the 7% that is left, it being largest contiguous section of the Atlantic Forest. Despite the forests diminished state it still ranks as a global conservation priority. Although it is now just a small fraction of the size of the Amazon rainforest, the Atlantic Forest still harbors a range of biological diversity similar to that of the Amazon.
The Atlantic Forest harbors around 2,200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and
amphibians – 5% of the vertebrates on Earth. This includes nearly 200 bird species
found nowhere else. The Betary Reserve is located next to one of the most famous
Brazilian State Parks named PETAR. The region is called the Cave Capital as it known
for containing over 300 spectacular caves, some which are accessible to tourists.
A typical work day starts at 8:30 am . While other volunteers are expected to start at 9am, we ask the volunteer coordinator to meet the volunteer manager half an hour before the other volunteers arrive to plan/prepare for the days activities. Work ends at 4:00 pm along with the other volunteers.
A typical day is difficult to describe as a volunteer coordinators role is very much influenced by the projects and volunteers roles that are occuring at the time. This could be support a volunteer in the field conduct the tree inventory or hiking with volunteers to search for frogs in the amphibian project.
In addition the volunteer coordinator will make sure people are taking the correct equipment into the field like the volunteer phone. When not actively accompanying a volunteer, the coordinator will support with communications work such as posting volunteer ads, creating promotional photos or videos but this will also vary depending on the specific coordinators skills.
Caves: Iporanga is called “The Cave Capital of Brazil” with over 400 caves in the town. Below are just the highlights.
Tubing/Boia Cross: is a sport where by you get on a big balloon and float down the river. There are various waterways you can do in Iporanga, some more radical and some in the big river which is very relaxing and can last 3 hours.
Cananeia: has various islands with dolphins swimming in between which are very easy to visualize. It is also known for its stunning beaches, awesome boat tours, great restaurants and the mangrove reserve where there are many crabs.
Waterfalls: Iporanga has many waterfalls. “Sem Fim” is a small waterfall walking distance from the reserve. “Vale das Ostras” has 12 large waterfalls in a row.
Quilombos: during the era of slavery many slaves would run away from the plantations and create settlements hidden in the forest. These communities live in relative isolation and you can visit their small towns. For some of the Quilombos the tours include travelling their by boat and having a traditional lunch at one of the families homes.
Social Events:
This covers your accommodation, full access to the reserve, internet
access and the use of any equipment we have. Volunteers will pay for
their own food and cook for themselves. Volunteers are also responsible
for paying for any extra costs such as travel costs, visa costs etc.
Volunteers are also responsible for covering their extra activities
costs such as dinner out (without drinks) which ranges from 15 to 30
reais or PETAR State Park tour of caves (including a guide, equipment
and entrance fee) which costs around 100 to 250 reais depending on how
many volunteers go.
Volunteers will stay at the Darwin Guest House, situated on the reserve itself, which accommodates up to 14 people in 8 rooms. Two rooms are collective rooms and 6 rooms are single rooms. All rooms have air conditioning, closet space and electricity outlets. Individual rooms have a desk with a chair. The house has 4 bathrooms with hot showers, a washing machine and has a fully equipped kitchen where volunteers can cook. A cleaning lady provides basic cleaning services for public areas and will provide fresh bed linen once a week. However, it is also the volunteer’s responsibility to maintain and clean the house; we take this very seriously. Shops are located in the town of Iporanga 6km away from the reserve, which you can walk to or get a taxi, where there are various shops where you can by all the supplies you will need from groceries to toiletries. There is an organic small herb and vegetable patch volunteers can use in the gardens.
As the volunteer program is all year long we need a coordinator all year long. Minimum stay for a volunteer coordinator in 3 months so we can train you up and you can feel comfortable leading projects.
Volunteer Management Assistant
You'll be in charge of coordinating volunteers' activities, joining them on their every day assignments and working with the staff to help run the program efficiently
$190/week
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