VOLUNTEERING
INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES ABOUT THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM OF ICMBio IN FERNANDO DE NORONHA
VOLUNTEERING AT ICMBio NORONHA
The volunteer program is guided by Presidential Decree No. 4,519 of December 13, 2002, within the scope of the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation (ICMBio), by Normative Instruction No. 03 of September 2, 2009.
Currently, 132 Brazilian operational units carry out a volunteer program. The Fernando de Noronha Marine National Park is one of them.
The ICMBio Volunteer Program aims to promote society's engagement in biodiversity conservation through voluntary action and public recognition of this contribution.
How to apply?
To apply to the ICMBio Noronha Volunteer Program, it is necessary to register in the Volunteer Program System. During registration, you can select the Units you are interested in working on and access open calls throughout Brazil.
How long does it last?
The Volunteer Program at ICMBio Noronha has a minimum duration of 3 (three) months.
How does it work?
The ICMBio Noronha Volunteer Program welcomes people from all over Brazil. Each participant will work mainly in a specific thematic area, according to their experiences and the profile presented. These areas are defined during the selection process and include visitation, scientific research, communication, among others. Despite this, it is worth remembering that the transition and participation in activities in other areas are extremely important and can happen several times during the program.
The workload is 40 hours per week spread over six days within a work schedule, with one day off per week. In addition, all volunteers dedicate a few hours to internal activities at the accommodation, such as lunch, kitchen organization, maintenance, cleaning, and event support.
What are my duties as a participant?
Those selected to participate in the Volunteer Program at ICMBio Noronha must:
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Bear the cost of travel from the place of origin to Recife or Natal;
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Knowing how to live in a group;
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Commitment to the assumed activities;
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Exercise punctuality and proactivity;
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Ensure the safety of personnel, staff, equipment, accommodation, and materials available;
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Respect the rules for the use of institutional accommodations.
What does ICMBio offer?
During your participation in the Volunteer Program at ICMBio Noronha, the agency offers:
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Shared accommodation (3 to 4 people per room), male or female, with bathroom, minibar, and air conditioning. It is essential to point out that some of the facilities are old, simple, and not luxurious;
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Full meals and shared kitchen;
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Cost of the air route between Recife or Natal to Fernando de Noronha, round trip;
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Exemption from the Environmental Preservation Fee (TPA - daily fee charged by the Government of the State of Pernambuco) during the activities' development period.
Island Volunteering
For residents, the volunteer program is always open! Pay a visit to our headquarters, at Rua Eurico Cavalcanti de Albuquerque, 174, Boldró, during business hours and inform us of your interest.
Scientist for a Day
We also have the "Scientist for a Day" program for specific activities in the field of Research and Management of Biodiversity Conservation. Register here