[mou] Fw: Laysan Island volunteer needed

[Michelle_McDowell at fws.gov]

Volunteer Needed ASAP!
Laysan Island, Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Dates: May 23, 2007 (or earlier) 
through late Sept-early Oct (exact date not yet set)


Location: Laysan Island is a small remote island in the Northwest Hawaiian 
Islands and is part of the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge and 
the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.  Living conditions can be 
described as "rustic luxury" with each of the 4-person field crew allowed 
their own Weatherport tent in addition to communal kitchen/office tents 
perched above a white sand beach.  The island is home to 17 species of 
seabirds, one endangered passerine, one endangered duck, endangered 
Hawaiian monk seals and green sea turtles.  Laysan is a quarantine island: 
no fresh food is allowed, and all items brought on to the island must meet 
stringent quarantine protocols. 

Work: The USFWS conducts island-wide plant and wildlife monitoring 
programs and restoration activities which include invasive plant control 
and native plant propagation.  The volunteer will have the opportunity to 
participate in numerous study projects but the main focus will be as 
follows: May-July-Invasive plant control; Aug-Sept entomology 
surveys/collections. 

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should be in good physical condition 
and be able to live on a small island, living and working with just three 
other people for the entire four-month tour.  Independence, patience, an 
easy going attitude, and a strong work ethic are important.  This is an 
extremely remote site, communications are limited.  Email is available but 
costly. 

Transportation from the U.S./Canada, food and clothing will be provided. 

Inquiries and resumes should be sent to: 
Mark MacDonald at tokyotrainstyle at yahoo.com or 
Stefan Kropidlowski at skropidlowski at gmail.com 

Candidates should respond ASAP - the position is open until filled.

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