Volunteer in Asia

• Both the highest point on land, Mount Everest and the lowest point on land, the Dead Sea, are found in Asia.
• Of the ten largest cities in the world (by population), seven of them are located in Asia.
• The second oldest people in the world are the Japanese, coming second only to Monaco’s people.
• “Asia” has always been thought of as being of Greek origin. In actual fact, there is no concrete evidence of where the name actually came from.
• Only two places on the planet are home to wild orangutans – the island of Borneo and Sumatra –  both of these places are in Asia.

Volunteering in Asia enables you to experience a wide diversity of countries and eco-regions where the landscapes vary considerably.  Here you can find a collection of interesting and beautiful species some of which include: The Malayan Tapir, which is an endangered mammal, native to southern Thailand and Indonesia.  The Indian Rhinoceros, which has just one horn, found across India and Nepal.   The Asian Elephant which volunteers can take care of in our projects in Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka.  The constantly adorable Giant Panda, native to south-central China and a member of the bear family, and last, but most certainly not least, the Bengal Tiger found mainly in India though also in smaller populations in places like Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.  These are just a few of the beautiful creatures scattered across the continent that volunteers in Asia can discover and learn about.

Like in other parts of the world, Asia faces similar pressures of habitat destruction, climate change and pollution.  These factors considerably harm native animal populations in various countries and continue to concern environmentalists. Bushmeat hunting and the use of animals – and animal parts – in traditional medicine, ornament creation and the pet trade has resulted in enormous species loss, particularly in unprotected forested areas.  The demand for this trade continue to grow despite various efforts to curb it.  Many conservationists argue that if immediate and urgent measures aren’t taken to target some of these pressures, then the consequences for the future of Asian biodiversity will be severe.  By joining our volunteer programmes in Asia, you can play a big part to help protect wildlife by taking care of them within protected sanctuaries and rehabilitation centres.