Ask HN: Are there any software jobs in nature/animal conservation?

Re:Ask HN: Are there any software jobs in nature/animal cons... by Razengan on Friday July 24, 2020 @09:24AM (#23939150)

I don’t know of any opportunities, but if anyone’s taking ideas for products in this domain then I would like an app or website that links volunteers with animal shelters, farmstays and other places that could use a few extra hands.

It could be like a combination of Airbnb and Couchsurfing etc. that serves a specific niche.

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Re:Ask HN: Are there any software jobs in nature/animal cons... by petargyurov on Friday July 24, 2020 @09:38AM (#23939304)

https://www.workaway.info is what you're looking for

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Re:Ask HN: Are there any software jobs in nature/animal cons... by Razengan on Friday July 24, 2020 @12:47PM (#23941658)

Thanks. From a quick scan of the site and their safety information page, it seems they do not handle payments between users like Airbnb does, or do they?

And since they require an upfront membership fee, has anyone here used Workaway? How was your experience?

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Re:Ask HN: Are there any software jobs in nature/animal cons... by petargyurov on Friday July 24, 2020 @01:40PM (#23942305)

Yes, the membership fee is a bit annoying but I paid because my girlfriend and I were planning on volunteering abroad - then the pandemic hit.

So I haven't actually done one of these workaways.

> it seems they do not handle payments between users

Most of the offerings you will find on there will only provide you with housing, maybe food, in exchange for labour. Some do pay, but I strongly suspect that it is in cash.

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Re:Ask HN: Are there any software jobs in nature/animal cons... by Razengan on Friday July 24, 2020 @11:22PM (#23946628)

> Most of the offerings you will find on there will only provide you with housing, maybe food, in exchange for labour. Some do pay, but I strongly suspect that it is in cash.

Ah I do not require payment for myself, I just thought some hosts may request payment for accommodation or the initial moving-in costs (paperwork etc.)

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