Fossil Documentation & Geological Research Volunteer – Kansruisuk
The experience
We are developing Kansruisuk Wari as a backpacker and eco-tourism destination. During trail development and exploration of the surrounding hills and river areas, we discovered a large number of possible fossils and interesting rock formations.
We are looking for volunteer geologists, palaeontology students, researchers, or earth science enthusiasts who can help us:
• Identify and classify fossils
• Create a basic fossil catalog and documentation
What you offer
18 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties:
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Pubs:
Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties:
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pub Crawls:
Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Surfboards:
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are looking for volunteer geologists, palaeontology students, researchers, or earth science enthusiasts who can help us:
• Identify and classify fossils
• Create a basic fossil catalog and documentation system
• Study rock formations and geological history
• Suggest preservation methods
• Help create educational information for tourists
• Train local staff on fossil protection
• Advise if the area has scientific importance
What volunteers can work on: • Fossil photography and GPS mapping
• Creating a simple fossil register
• Basic geological survey of the area
• Recommendations for conservation
• Developing a small fossil interpretation center (future plan)