The Chilcotin Ark, an intricate ecosystem spanning 2.5 million hectares situated sheltered by the Coast Range Mountains, showcases remarkable ecological richness evident in its diverse biogeoclimatic zones. Hosting 13 out of the 16 biogeoclimatic zones found in British Columbia, the Chilcotin Ark stands out as a bastion of biodiversity. Within its boundaries, it harbors 11 of North America’s 29 big game species, underscoring its status as one of the most diverse regions in BC. The Chilcotin Ark Institute is committed to creating a working landscape concept and management that sustains viable populations of species in the Chilcotin Ark. To do so they facilitate and conduct research, conservation projects and Evergreen Stewardship Plans in the Ark. Chilcotin Ark Institute promotes responsible resource and land management guided by the Evergreen Stewardship Plans. If you are ready to work in a remote wilderness environment and experience a self-sustainable lifestyle,  read the details below!

About the volunteer program

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Live by our Six Principles of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation, Personal Development, Self-Sufficiency, Empowerment, and Conscious & Aware.
Your Personal Development is the priority of your experience, so we facilitate the environment for you to grow and evolve towards your best self.
You become part of our self-sustainable community where we support each other in our goals and mission and share our personal experiences on a daily basis.
Participate in communal activities such as wildlife tracking, hikes, horseback rides, rodeos and more opportunities.
You will live and work in a remote wilderness environment and experience a self-sustainable lifestyle, where you reconnect with nature and yourself.
You create your own work schedule that meets your interests and moves you towards your goals.

Your tasks

• Implement the Chilcotin Ark’s mission and objectives, involving all community partners
• Coordinate stewardship and resource management projects
• Develop citizen science projects for the collection of wildlife data, to educate guests and the public about conservation and get them involved in conservation projects
• Collect and analyze data on wilderness trips
• Respond to consultations and referrals and organize meetings with relevant stakeholders
• Organize research projects with universities and other institutions
• Manage ongoing stewardship and resource management projects, plan future projects and secure funding for the Institute’s projects
• Complete land plans including wildlife, land and resource management
• Research wildlife studies that support regulation and management of wildlife

Requirements

The requirement for staying with us is your commitment to your Personal Development and to contribute to the self-sustainable lifestyle of our community. You are ready to view challenges as opportunities to grow and learn and take initiative to leave your comfort zone. You are willing to work long hours of physical work when doing conservation projects and daily tasks which contribute to our self-sustainable lifestyle such as cooking shared meals, housekeeping and other ranch chores e.g. cutting wood, animal care and repair maintenance.

What is provided

• Opportunities match responsibility taken and include attending external workshops and learning new skills and gaining knowledge.
• Hands-on experience and insights into Nature Conservation, contributing to something bigger and a positive change in the world.
• Free room and board included.”

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