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WG 9 — Volunteering & Internship Programmes

Providing opportunities for volunteering and internships for all age groups across the CAF among CACN members.

Overview

This working group looks at providing opportunities for volunteering for all age groups in the CAF among CACN members. It also manages a structured internship programme for early-career ornithologists and conservationists at ringing stations, research projects, and protected areas across the flyway.

Key activities

  • Coordination of volunteer placements at ringing stations and field sites.
  • Management of the CACN internship programme (with OSME support).
  • Development of hosting organisation partnerships.
  • Training and mentoring of early-career conservationists.
  • Fundraising for volunteer and intern travel support.