WorkingAbroad Projects - Ecological and Conservation Volunteer Opportunities Worldwide
An opportunity to work with the 'world-first' reintroduction of White Lions back to the wild in their endemic area - the Greater Timbavati region, in South Africa. Volunteers are trained as active members of the scientific monitoring and research team. Participants have a rare opportunity to gain hands-on game-ranging experience whilst making a valuable contribution to the long-term conservation of the white lions. From September 2009 onwards.
Iceland Wilderness Management Programme, IcelandLive and work in the heart of pristine Icelandic wilderness, help to remove invasive species, trail work, and way marking. Volunteers are needed for three week programmes. Ideal short placement for those interested in experiencing wilderness camping and rugged terrain whilst working to preserve a national park. As of June 2009.
Cheetah Conservation Project, BotswanaAs a research volunteer with Cheetah Conservation Botswana you will be participating in hands on research to help conserve the world’s fastest mammal, the cheetah. You will be carrying out vital research within the Kalahari desert in Botswana, assisting the research and community education team with their activities.
The aim of this programme is help to conserve a part of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest by participating in tree planting, trail work, research activities and sustainable living and food production in La Hesperia's Biological Station nature reserve
Statia Conservation Project
, St. Eustatius, Caribbean
Work in the tranquil island of St. Eustatius, overlooking the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean Sea, with the St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation helping to conserve the Marine and Quill National Parks. Volunteers take part in sea turtle monitoring, trail work in and around the dormant volcano, botanical gardening, species monitoring and more for 2 month periods.
Work in the tranquil island of St. Eustatius, overlooking the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean Sea, with the St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation helping to conserve the Marine and Quill National Parks. Volunteers take part in sea turtle monitoring, trail work in and around the dormant volcano, botanical gardening, species monitoring and more for 2 month periods.
Nevada Wilderness Programme, USAIn collaboration with Workingabroad Projects, The Nevada Wilderness Programme aims to involve International and American participants who wish to collaborate together on environmental projects throughout Nevada's public lands, for example at Lake Tahoe, the Great Basin, Lake Mead and so on.
Bear Tracking Project, Northern SwedenLive and work in the Swedish forest in wooden cabins viewing bear, moose, reindeer, beavers and other wild animals. Open to people of all ages, families and nature enthusiasts - short term break, alternative to a holiday!
Ocean Spirits Sea Turtle Volunteer Programme, Grenada, CaribbeanJoin the project as a Research Assistant volunteer for 3 weeks or more, and take part in leatherback sea turtle night patrols (including flipper tagging, nest excavations, egg counts) and community outreach programmes on the Caribbean island of Grenada. Work within teams of up to 7.