[Coral-List] Voluntary work during Ramadan 2014 on Chumbe Island Coral Park, Tanzania

[Ulli Kloiber]

Dear Coral List members,


Chumbe Island Coral Park, Zanzibar (Tanzania) is offering two volunteer
positions as Ramadan Rangers for the 2014 Ramadan season. The Ramadan
Rangers would be expected to arrive on the *23rd of June* and stay until the*
31st of July 2014*.


During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan our Zanzibari Rangers are not able
to swim/snorkel in the sea during daytime, but they are performing the rest
of their daily duties (such as guiding forest walks, intertidal walks,
lighthouse tour and viewing of the coconut crabs). Chumbe Island Coral
Park, Ltd (CHICOP) seeks two volunteers to serve as snorkel guides in our
healthy coral reef.


The Ramadan Ranger position involves guest relations at Chumbe's eco-lodge
where the Rangers conduct guided snorkel tours inside the marine park which
requires several hours of in-water each day. The Ramadan Rangers deliver a
professional snorkel briefing with safety information and assist guests
with finding appropriate snorkel equipment for their reef excursion. The
Rangers lead guests of all swimming levels in the water and follow-up after
the snorkelling session with discussions of interesting and environmental
issues incorporating reef guides and other visual materials. Evening power
point presentations for guests and staff are another area where Ramadan
rangers will get involved. The Ramadan Rangers are also expected to share
their knowledge with our Zanzibari Rangers. The position is ideal for two
friends, a married couple, or a person who can easily work closely with
other people.



*Requirements for Ramadan Ranger: **    Possess a background in marine
biology
*    Must be a strong swimmer & have strong experience in snorkelling
*    Training in first aid and CPR
*    Fluency in English (other languages such as German and French are
beneficial!)
*    Friendly and easy-going personality to interact with diverse guests
*    Adaptable and energetic


*CHICOP will provide the  Ramadan Ranger with: **    Basic accommodation in
the Island Lodge Manager's house
*    All daily staff food on Chumbe Island

* Please note, we are not able to fund any travel to Zanzibar, but we will
gladly arrange for your airport pick-up/ drop-off and provide you with boat
transportation from Zanzibar to Chumbe Island.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience the famous Chumbe Island
reef sanctuary and to work with a team of local staff members.  The
uninhabited island has a maximum capacity of 16 overnight guests and hosts
numerous rare and endangered terrestrial and marine species. The mission
statement for Chumbe Island Coral Park is "To manage, for conservation and
educational purposes, the Chumbe Island Reef Sanctuary and the Forest
Reserve. This is also supported by eco-tourism activities which are
directly related to the non-consumptive uses of the natural resources."



For further information please check our website www.chumbeisland.com.


We look forward to receiving applications (personal letter and CV);
application deadline is March 24th, 2014!

Please use e-mail address ukloiber at gmail.com and *Subject:  Ramadan Ranger
position 2014*.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Best wishes,
Ulli & the Chumbe Ranger Team


-- 
Ulrike Kloiber
Conservation and Education Manager
Marine Biologist
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Chumbe Island Coral Park
P.O. Box 3203 - Zanzibar, Tanzania
Email:
*ukloiber at gmail.com <ukloiber at gmail.com> *Mobile: +255(0)778499794
* www.chumbeisland.com <http://www.chumbeisland.com/>*

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