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Videographer

Hiring Organization:
Handshake Productions CIC

Date Posted:
2009-04-21

Position Description:
The Great Primate Handshake 2009: Final places remaining

www.primatehandshake.org

Would you like to travel across Africa producing digital video, conservation websites, produce educational materials or take part in unique research?

Do you want to make a real difference helping to support primate sanctuaries and their surrounding communities?

The Great Primate Handshake is a not-for-profit, conservation awareness tour of Africa that aims, through the production of digital media, to raise awareness of primate conservation programmes & sanctuaries.

No previous digital media experience is needed as full training and equipment will be provided, you just need a desire to make a difference to the world of primate conservation.

2009 expeditions will be taking place in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa

Utilising an overland vehicle as a mobile production unit, volunteer will learn to produce the video and internet content necessary to support primate sanctuaries into the future whilst experiencing Africa’s breathtaking landscapes.

Vist www.primatehandshake.org for more information or to apply and join the ‘shake’ next Summer.

Brochure: http://www.primatehandshake.org/downloads/handshake_2009_expeditions.pdf

YouTube: www.youtube.com/primatehandshake

Qualifications/Experience:
None required but an interest in the follow areas is desirable.

Volunteers will be taught in the following 4 disciplines:

• Digital Video Production.
• Website design and interactive media.
• Print, publication & photography.
• Internet technology & radio production.
• Anthropology.

Salary/funding:
The cost of a 28 day expedition (Kenya, Uganda or South Africa) is £1,500 which includes food, accomodation & equipment use.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
Includes food, accommodation & equipment use.

Contact Information:
Laurence Hall
6 Greenfield Terrace
Lampeter, Ceredigion SA48 7DA
United Kingdom

Telephone Number:
01570 423367

Fax Number:
01570 423367

Website:
http://www.primatehandshake.org

E-mail Address:
info@primatehandshake.org

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