LPBO Assistant's Application Form

If you are interested in applying for an assistantship to the Long Point Bird Observatory, please print out, complete the following form and mail to: The Landbird Programs Coordinator, LPBO, P.O. Box 160, Port Rowan, ON Canada N0E 1M0

Name
Address
Phone	Email:
Age
Present Occupation and Employer
Emergency Contact Name:	Phone No.:
Education
Previous work and/or volunteer experience:
Application for: ___Tree Swallows, ___Breeding Bird Census, ___Migration (check one)
# of years birding:
Lifelist:
I am able to identify a)<25%___ b)26-50% ___c)51-75%___ d) >75%___ of all of the species of birds which routinely occur in eastern North America. (please check one)
Ornithological Experience
Banding experience:
Membership in clubs:
Any other experience?
Any other items in your resume that you consider relevant?
Do you have a valid driver's licence?
Do you intend to bring a vehicle?
Do you have small boat experience, and if so, what?
Computer skills:
Special relevant skills (carpentry, bird-skinning, etc.)
Do you have any life-saving/first-aid training?
Are you physically fit?
Are you emotionally fit?
Do you have good eyesight?
Do you have good hand/eye coordination?
Are you prepared to share in daily data entry, cooking and routine maintenance chores?
What period are you available for?
Are there any alternative periods? If so, what are they?
References (give names, addresses, phone numbers, and positions of two people):


Are you willing and able to live in a remote location, in rustic conditions with no phone or email access for weeks at a time?
Do you have any medical conditions we should be aware of?
Are you prepared to share a bedroom with other volunteers?
Are you prepared to be relocated between field stations on short notice if required?
Where did you find out about LPBO volunteer positions?
Please describe (in your own handwriting, if possible) why you think you can be of help to LPBO and also, how you think that your work at LPBO can help you.
Signed
Dated: