Conservation Projects & Expeditions

Organisations that are actively seeking volunteer assistance and support - these organisations would like to hear from you TODAY ! 

 International Volunteer HQ - provides safe, quality and extremely affordable volunteering programmes abroad in developing countries all over the world. They have a wide range of opportunities in Kenya, Kenya-Maasai, Tanzania, Ghana, Uganda, South Africa, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia, Guatemala, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Brazil, Mexico Colombia, Peru - Cusco, Peru - Lima, Thailand and China. In 2012-2013 plans to open new programmes in Argentina, Sri Lanka and Russia.

Global Vision International expeditions offer adventurous individuals the chance to make a difference in some of the world’s most critical conservation and community projects worldwide. Join projects in over 20 countries, from Coral Reef conservation in Mexico and the Seychelles, Wildlife Research in the Amazon Rainforest, Costa Rica and South Africa and community work throughout Latin America and Asia.

Naucrates - Sea turtle Conservation Project in Thailand. Volunteers are needed from December to April to take part in sea turtle conservation, monitoring long beaches and teaching English to the local community on the tropical and remote island of Ko Ra.

Statia Conservation Project, St. Eustatius, Caribbean
The main aim of the project is to assist St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation with the conservation of their two parks – the Marine Park and the Quill National Park. Volunteers will have the opportunity to acquire new skills and knowledge about conservation, the local flora and fauna of Statia and take part in trail work in the parks and sea turtle monitoring.

Pacific Sea Turtle Programme, Costa Rica
Olive Ridley turtle research programme from July to January every year - opportunities from 2 weeks up to 12 weeks in duration. Project takes place in the spectacular South Eastern part of Costa Rica on Drake Bay, home to over 25 dolphin and whale species and the Olive Ridley Turtle.

Bottlenose Dolphin Research Project, Croatia
This project is the longest ongoing study of a resident population of bottlenose dolphins in the Mediterranean Sea. Volunteers take part in researching the population status and dynamics of the bottlenose dolphins around the islands of Lošinj and Cres, islands off the coast of Croatia.

Cheetah Conservation Project, Botswana
As 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.

Watamu Turtle Programme, Kenya

Volunteers can join this programme and take part in marine and turtle conservation work involving research and monitoring of nesting turtles, education and outreach, and alternative income generating activities all throughout the year in Watamu, Kenya. The Watamu Marine Park is part of a United Nations Biosphere Reserve and has been designated as a place of great natural beauty with miles of beautiful beaches and corals rich in marine flora and fauna.
  

 Ocean Spirits Volunteer Programme, Grenada, Caribbean
Join the project as a Research Assistant volunteer for 3 week periods, and take part in night patrols, flipper tagging, nest excavations, egg counts and so on on the Caribbean island of Grenada in a team of 6. 

 

                 

Tsau! White Lion Conservation Project, South Africa 

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 form part of the conservation monitoring and tracking team, and have a rare opportunity to gain authentic field experience whilst making a valuable contribution to the long-term conservation of the white lions.

  

 

 

Iceland Wilderness Management Programme, Iceland
Live and work in the heart of pristine Icelandic wilderness, help to remove invasive species, trail work, and way marking.  Volunteers are needed for four week programmes.  Ideal short placement for those interested in experiencing wilderness camping and rugged terrain whilst working to preserve a national park.

White Wilderness - Carpathian Wolf Watch Project, Slovakia
Follow the tracks of Wolves and Lynx in the beautiful Tatra mountains in Slovakia. Learn about the art of tracking and also about the plight of the mythic wolf. A rare opportunity to spend time in deep wilderness with expert trackers, wolf and lynx researchers & wildlife photographers in the midst of winter, when the wilderness is white and the tracks are clear. 

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