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Raptor Counter
Checklist for signing up as raptor migration counter at BRC
If you want to volunteer as raptor counter at BRC, read the information below, fill out the application form and keep your fingers crossed. We will accept applications until our schedule reaches full capacity for the count season. To apply, you'll need to follow four steps.
1.
Read the Autumn Count page
If you haven't done this yet, make sure you do so before sending us your application!
To help defray the full cost of food and accommodation, remember that we will be asking you to commit the according amount for each day of your stay once you arrive. A pre-payment will be expected to reserve your place. A contribution of €24 (about 72 GEL) per person per day covers the expenses for counters, but we offer a discounted fee of €19 (about 57 GEL) per day for students (see form below). For half season and full season counters we have a reduced daily fee of €15 and €10 respectively. Counters from Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan can join the count for free. You can pay in both EUR or GEL. Detailed information will be sent to all participants upon confirmation.
If you would like to participate, but cannot cover all the costs with the above fees, please fill in the form and reach out to volunteer@batumiraptorcount.org. For a limited number of slots we can reduce the daily fees below the standard and student fees.
By filling in this form you agree that in the scenario that the autumn count has to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, we (BRC) will only refund prepayments made for accommodation, but not any travel costs (e.g. flights). If you want to reduce financial risk of a cancelled count, consider applying for travel and cancellation insurance or booking flexible travel tickets.
2.
Check your schedule
We will be conducting the count from August 12th until October 21st and offer full season, half season, and plenty of blocks of 14 or more days. Please note that your arrival to our guesthouses should be on the first day of your count period and departure should be on the last day of the selected period.
3.
Fill out the application form
Answer the questions in the application webform below briefly but accurately. We are trying to assemble a diverse team of counters with different backgrounds, and your honesty is key to a satisfying experience for everyone! We are not necessarily looking only for expert counters, nor will we outright refuse someone who has never participated in a migration count before. Please, fill out the form in English. If you would like to participate with a friend, indicate so in the comments, but apply individually.
4.
Wait for confirmation
Once you've submitted the application webform below, you may expect a response from us around the 15th of each month (starting from the 15th of April). Full- and half-season applicants can expect a response earlier. Once you are accepted, you will need to transfer prepayment of half of the accommodation fee to confirm your stay with us. If you do not do this, you will forfeit your reservation and it can be given to someone else! In case you cancel your participation AFTER transfer of the prepayment, we can only refund this until July 1st.
You will receive a response from us by email from volunteer@batumiraptorcount.org, so make sure emails from this address do not end up in your spam folder!
In case of questions just e-mail us at volunteer@batumiraptorcount.org.
Application Form
Filling the application form takes up to 30 minutes, so we recommend using a computer instead of a phone. If the form does not work or display well, you can also find it here.