A unique opportunity in Urdaibai! Volunteer Program in Environment and Nature Tourism at the Urdaibai Bird Center, spring 2025

Take part in our volunteer campaign from 12th to 27th April!

The program aims to give people experience in areas related to environmental education, ecotourism and research.

Volunteers will take part in the following:

Working with the public
In our observatory - environmental education and dissemination of the natural resources in Urdaibai.
In our reception – general customer and information services

Working with nature
- Observation and interpretation of the wetland birds.
- Participation in bird tracking and monitoring projects, bird ringing, daily sightings...
- Participation in projects related to habitat management.

In the selection process we value the following:

- Experience and knowledge of ornithology, ecology and the natural environment
- Customer service experience
- Knowledge of languages (Basque, Spanish, English, French...)
- Knowledge of the nature in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
- Reasons for applying

This programme takes place in an area of stunning natural beauty. It gives participants the chance to visit places like the Santimamiñe Cave or Laga and Laida beaches. In addition, there are coastal cliffs, Cantabrian holm oak forests, and areas of Atlantic countryside to enjoy

Accommodation will be provided in the Urdaibai Bird Center.
Food and travel costs are not covered by the Urdaibai Bird Center.

Applicants must fill out the attached form.

Formulario/Eskaera- Inprimakia/Application form

The registration period will be open until April 1st and those selected will be notified on April 4th.

At the end of the programme, participants will receive a certificate of aptitude for the work carried ou.

Don´t miss this unique opportunity! Join us this Easter!