OuTrop Standard Terms and Conditions, revised 12 November 2014
Borneo Nature Foundation
“Working to protect Borneo’s biodiversity since 1999”
Borneo Nature Foundation
Jalan Bukit Raya no. 82, Palangka Raya
Kalimantan Tengah, Indonesia
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2018 Sabangau Field Course Application Form
Dear Prospective Student,
Thank you for your interest in joining our Sabangau Field Course in 2018. The Orangutan Tropical Peatland Project (OuTrop), a programme of Borneo Nature Foundation, has been running for almost 20 years in the Sabangau peat-swamp forest in Borneo, home to the largest orangutan population in the world. OuTrop’s research makes a crucial contribution to conservation management in this protected area, and we need your support to help us survey primates, monitor forest growth and continue to enhance our knowledge of this intricate ecosystem.
Please read the brochure and this application form carefully; they contain all the information you will need to know about joining the field course. To apply for a place on the field course, all you need to do is complete and return this application form (four pages) and send a copy of your CV. If you are then accepted, you will need to transfer a deposit of £300 to secure your spot.
Places on each of the field course groups are limited and can get oversubscribed. As we allocate field course places on a first-come first-served basis, it is essential you send your completed application form as soon as possible. Due to the time required to process visa applications we cannot guarantee places for any applications received after April 30th 2018.
Completed applications should be sent to: .
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at and we will be happy to help with anything you want to know.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
BNF team
2018 Sabangau Field Course Application Form
1. Personal Information
Surname: / First names:(as they appear in your passport)
Permanent address:Term-time address (if applicable):
Telephone
(permanent):
/Telephone
(term):
/Mobile telephone:
E-mail (personal): / E-mail (university):Dietary requirements (including allergies):
2. Students at University
University enrolled at:Course
Year of Study (2017-18):
3. Next of Kin
Name / Relationship to you:Address
Telephone (day): / Telephone (mobile):
4. Passport Details
Date and Place of Birth: / Nationality (as in passport):Passport Number / Place of Issue:
Date of Issue: / Date of Expiry:
Important: If your passport has fewer than four free pages, less than six months’ validity, or if you need to get a new passport for any reason, please tell us as soon as possible or it may jeopardize your visa application.
5. Field Course Dates
We are initially running this two-week field course from: 6th of July- 20th of July 2018. We may potentially run a course in June for two weeks, so if the course in July is full when you apply, please indicate if you would then be interested and available to participate in a field-course in June.
Availability for July course:
/Availability for June course:
Place a cross in this box if you wish to fly out with other field course members.
(we will pass your e-mail address to others in your team who specify this)
DECLARATION /INITIAL EACH BOX
I wish to confirm my place on this field course by enclosing a deposit of £ 300.00I agree to pay the balance by the dates stated in this application pack
I have read and accept the Terms and Conditions dated 25/10/2017 relating to this programme.
Your full name : / Date :
MEDICAL FORM (CONFIDENTIAL)
Full name
Date of birth / Occupation /
Nationality
Please place a cross to provide permission for us to contact your GP if requiredGP contact details / Name: / Address:
Telephone:
Any medication currently taken by you and reason for use
Further medical questions (Please place a cross (X) in YES or NO boxes for each):
Have you ever HAD or are you at PRESENT suffering from any of the following?
YES / NO / YES / NO
Tuberculosis, pneumonia, pleurisy, recurrent bronchitis, asthma or other chest disorder? / Gastric, duodenal or peptic ulcers, recurrent indigestion, gall stones, jaundice, hernia (rupture), dysentery?
Nose/throat/sinus problems or speech defect? / Kidney and urinary disorders?
Ear trouble, earache, discharge or deafness? / Piles (haemorrhoids)?
Diabetes or thyroid gland disorder? / Prostate problems?
Rheumatic fever, heart disorders/angina, raised blood pressure or stroke? / Epilepsy, fits or fainting attacks, migraines, vertigo, paralysis or other neurological disorder?
Gynaecological or urogenital problems? / Anxiety or emotional difficulties, depression or other psychiatric problems, anorexia, bulimia?
Varicose veins? / Allergies, skin trouble or dermatitis?
Anaemia or other blood disorder? / Serious travel sickness?
Arthritis, rheumatism, gout, disability or injury of any kind to arms or legs including ankle, back or disc trouble? / Malaria, hepatitis, schistosomiasis? (bilharzia), worm infestation, any other tropical disease?
Any eye disorder or colour blindness? / Any other relevant health disorders or hospital treatment in the last 5 years?
If you have answered YES to any questions or there is any other relevant medical information which is relevant to your suitability of joining the field course, please provide further details
STATEMENT:
I declare that all the information on this form is correct and complete. I am in good, sound mental and physical health and have not omitted any information which might be relevant to my fitness to participate in the OuTrop Field course. I undertake to notify the OuTrop Project Leaders of any significant changes or results received prior to commencing my field course.Name:
/Date:
Please tell us about yourself
Why would you like to join this field course?
What skills do you think you could contribute to the field course?
Finally, how did you hear about us?
The web / Friend / University / Poster / OtherPayment
To confirm a place on the field course a deposit of £300 should be paid by electronic transfer or payment over the counter to:
The Borneo Nature Foundation, HSBC account number 71452053, sort code 401607
For those applying from outside the UK the account details are as follows:
The Borneo Nature Foundation, HSBC IBAN number: GB90HBUK40160771452053, BIC code: HBUKGB4124A, SWIFT Number: HBUKGB4B, bank address: 58 Chesterton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1EW, UK
Please confirm to us by email when have made this payment, and ensure that the name or reference on the transfer clearly matches that on your application form so we can match them together.
The balance of £ 680 should be received by May 1st giving a total contribution of £980 for the two-week programme.
Cancellation conditions:
A full refund will be given if you are not accepted on the field course for any reason. Should you decide to cancel your place on the field course the following repayments shall apply:-
●If you cancel more than three months before field course start date: a full refund of any monies paid, apart from an administration fee of £200 and any additional payments made in respect of the individual’s participation on the field course, e.g. for visas.
●If you cancel more than two weeks and less than three months before field course start date: a full refund of any monies paid, apart from an administration fee of £200 and any additional payments made in respect of the individual’s participation on the field course, e.g. for visas. No refund is given if cancellation is made less than two weeks before the start-date of volunteer’s chosen field course, or after the field course has started.
●Other conditions apply – see BNF Terms and Conditions for further details.
Payment includes:
●Essential accommodation in Palangkaraya for the duration of the field course.
●Food and accommodation at the field course bases for the duration of the field course.
●Hot drinks and drinking water at the field course bases.
●Use of field course equipment and general facilities.
●Transport to/from research sites in Central Kalimantan (excluding flights).
●Medical supplies at field course base.
●Your contribution will also go towards maintaining research facilities and funding of conservation projects including anti-logging patrols, fire-fighting teams and community outreach projects carried out by our Indonesian partners.
Payment excludes:
●Flights (international and domestic).
●Visa fee (see notes).
●Travel and Medical Insurance.
●Meals and drinks whilst in Palangkaraya.
●In-transit accommodation.
●Personal spending money, luxuries such as soft drinks and socialising and personal kit
Essential Information
VISA REQUIREMENTS
It is necessary to apply for your visa in advance of your departure. This will be valid for sixty days, which is sufficient for your time on the field course. A tourist visa on arrival is not sufficient or correct. You may use any additional days either side of the field course to visit other locations in Indonesia, but please note when booking your flight that the sixty days includes both the day of arrival and day of departure.
All volunteers will apply for their own visa from their country of residence or other Indonesian embassy if they will permit this. We will provide full instructions and a letter of support from our Indonesian sponsor. You will cover the cost of the visa, which is £45 in the UK and approximately this cost at other embassies. Please ensure you have least four empty pages and at least six months validity on your passport. If you need to get a new passport for any reason, please tell us as soon as possible or it may jeopardize your visa application.
INSURANCE
You must arrange comprehensive travel and medical insurance cover for the entire duration of the field course and we require copies of your policy. You must ensure that your insurers are aware of the type of travel and work to be undertaken during the field course.
TRAVEL
The field course starts and ends in Palangka Raya. Please arrive on, and not before, the official start date of the field course, where we will meet you at the airport. One-way Jakarta-Palangka Raya tickets start from £30 on two principal airlines, Garuda and Lion Air. We will send full flight options and booking methods nearer the time.
If you are flying direct from your home country or if travelling overland to Indonesia you may be asked by the immigration authorities to show a valid return ticket out of Indonesia in order to be allowed entry.
International Flights from the UK to Indonesia typically cost between £400 and £800 depending on when you book, when you travel and which airline you travel with. Prices for flights from other countries can vary and it is worth checking flight price comparison sites for the best deals. If you want to travel on the same flights as other field course members let us know and we can put you in touch with each other.
Medical Information
MEDICAL ADVISORS
Our medical advisors are the charity Interhealth. We use them as they provide 24-7, comprehensive medical advice for people on our field courses. Once you have been accepted as a volunteer, as part of their ‘Travel Well Plan’ you will have access to the Interhealth’s Travel Health Advice Centre (THAC), newsletter and emergency 24/7 phone line. Additionally, as a BNF volunteer, Interhealth offers the facilities to carry out a ‘Returners’ medical health check up for anyone who has had any health concerns during or on return from their trip.
Before you go
Consult your GP to receive information about required vaccinations and anti-malarial medication. Some vaccination courses take over a month to administer so do this well in advance of departure.
Regular medication
Please ensure you bring sufficient quantities of any medication you routinely use e.g. inhalers for asthma or that you may need in an emergency, for example if you are prone to allergic reactions.You may wish to bring a broad spectrum antibiotic with you in case of potential problems e.g. infected mosquito bites, etc., but these can also be prescribed locally. We recommend you have a dental check-up before departure.
Hospitals
There is a large, adequate, hospital in the nearby city of Palangkaraya and English-speaking doctors and dentists if required. Chemists are well-stocked, although not all medicines may be available. Western-standard hospitals are located in Jakarta and Singapore.
Sun and high temperatures
As we are near the equator, the sun is harsher than you are probably used to, so you must avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. Apply high protection factor sun screen to exposed skin and wear a hat, and if necessary protect the neck with a scarf or bandana. Heat rash/prickly heat can also be a common problem.
Dehydration
Fluid intake - Make sure you drink plenty of clean fluids (at least 3 litres a day) and avoid excessive alcohol consumption, as this causes further dehydration. To prevent dehydration use rehydration solutions (e.g. Dioralyte) made from easy to use sachets containing a mixture of salts and glucose. These are essential
Avoiding mosquito and other insect bites
The peat swamp forest has a large population of mosquitoes, although a tiny number are potentially carriers of disease such as malaria or dengue fever. This risk does increase in populated areas, however, so precautions need to be taken to avoid being bitten. As well as malaria, mosquitoes can transmit other diseases, including dengue fever and chikungunya fever. The best prevention is to avoid being bitten, by using repellents, wearing long-sleeved shirts and long trousers in the forest, and sleeping under a mosquito net. These are essential. Many nets on general sale are far too small, particularly for anyone over six feet tall. Box shaped nets are recommended. Don’t sleep with body parts resting against the net and ensure it is well tucked in. Buy a good quality net, impregnated with the insecticide permethrin as they are much more effective. You can buy impregnated nets or treat them yourself. Clothing can also be treated with permethrin.. If you react badly to mosquito bites, ensure you have a good supply of anti-histamine tablets and cream.
Feet
Do not walk barefoot when using outside areas. For showers wear a pair of flip flops. These can be bought in the local market. This will avoid cuts and splinters to your feet, fungal or parasitic infections.
Cuts and Grazes etc.
Apply antiseptic or an anti-bacterial treatment immediately and cover with a plaster or dressing. A good supply of plasters should be brought with you but these can be readily replaced in Indonesia. We recommend fabric plasters as they stick better in the heat.
Diarrhoea
Most cases of traveller’s diarrhoea are caused by micro-organisms and clear up within 48-72 hours without any treatment. Do not drink or eat food that has a high risk of contamination, and ensure hands and cutlery are clean before eating. Preventing dehydration is very important. If symptoms persist, a course of antibiotics such as Flagyl or Ciprofloxin are effective and safe treatments for most forms of diarrhoeal illness. Anti-diarrhoeal agents may give some measure of relief. These include diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) and loperamide hydrochloride (Imodium). We do not recommend using these unless a situation requires it, such as travelling on a long bus journey.
Alcohol
A high alcohol intake increases the incidence of both infectious diseases and diarrhoea, and more importantly dehydration and accidents. Limit consumption to one or two drinks a day on only three or four days each week. Please note thatno alcohol is to be consumed at base camp.
Food and Drink
Water at base camp is obtained by a pump from deep underneath the peat. It is clean and drinkable but due to the acidity of this water, we provide purified water for everyone to drink. You can also buy canned drinks such as Coca-cola and Sprite at base camp
Vegetarians/Vegans – whilst we can accommodate these and other dietary requirements at base camp, this will be more difficult in town, especially for vegans, therefore we ask that you bear that in mind and may wish to bring further food supplements with you.
If you are concerned about your vitamin intake, bring a supply of multivitamin tablets.
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OuTrop Standard Terms and Conditions, revised 12 November 2014
The following are the Standard Terms and Conditions relating to the Borneo Nature Foundation.
1. DEFINITIONS
In these Standard Terms and Conditions, the following expressions shall have the meanings set out below:
(a) BNF shall mean the Boneo Nature Foundation, Company number 06761511 and persons authorised to act in the Companies name.
(b) Volunteer(s) shall mean the person(s) who have signed the Application Form and received written confirmation from BNF that they have been accepted as a member of the OuTrop 2017 field course;
(c) Field course shall mean the field course organised by BNF upon which the Volunteer has been accepted to travel and participate;
(d) Project Leaders shall mean the Leaders of the field course appointed by BNF and who represent BNF on the field course;
(e) Field course Fee shall mean the total sum payable by the Volunteer to participate in the field course as specified.
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NATURE OF FIELD COURSE
(a) The Volunteer acknowledges and accepts that the Field courses are designed to be primarily of scientific and educational benefit to the host country and do not have clearly defined timetables, itineraries and arrangements. Flexibility of Field course timetables, itineraries and arrangements should not only be anticipated but expected. In agreeing to join and participate in the Field course the Volunteer agrees to accept this flexibility and to be prepared for variation which may arise with little or no prior notice, and acknowledges the right of BNF to make alterations and variations.