THUNDER CAPE BIRD OBSERVATORY
Volunteer Position Application Form
Name:_________________________________ Age: ______
Sex:_______
E-mail: _________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________
Application for (X): ____ Spring Migration (May 1 to June 11)
____ Fall Migration (August 1 to October 30)
For which dates do you wish to be considered?
Arrival date_______________
Departure date__________________
I can identify a) <25%___ b) 25-50% ___c) 51-75%___ d) >75%___ of all of the species of birds which routinely
occur in eastern North America (check one).
Ornithological Experience: _________________________________________________________________
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Education: _______________________________________________________________________________
Other relevant work and/or volunteer experience (attach resume)
Banding experience: _______________________________________________________________________
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Other field experience? ____________________________________________________________________
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Do you intend to bring a vehicle? ____Yes _____ No _____ Don’t Know _____________________________
Are you physically fit? _____________________________________________________________________
Are you prepared to walk 13km into or out of the station should lake conditions prevent the use of a boat
when you wish to arrive or depart? ____Yes _____ No
Do you have any medical conditions? ____Yes ____
Do you have any allergies? ____No _____ Yes _________________________________________________
Do you have any special dietary needs? ____No _____ Yes ________________________________________
Do you have good eyesight? ____Yes _____ No
Are you prepared to share in daily routine household maintenance chores? ____Yes _____ No
Are you prepared to share a bedroom with other volunteers? ____Yes _____ No
Are you willing and able to live in a remote location, in rustic conditions (outhouse) with no email access?
____Yes _____ No
Are you prepared to pay $10.00 per day should you volunteer for less than 3 weeks? ____Yes _____ No
Where did you find out about TCBO volunteer positions? _________________________________________
Why do you want to volunteer at Thunder Cape Bird Observatory?__________________________________
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References (three people who know your work ethic and job skills) (include email and phone):
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Dated: ________________________ Signature _______________________________