Volunteer Oppoturnities

               

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING.

 

Volunteer Opportunity description
Due to human encroachment and illegal practices such as poaching, habitats and wildlife in Kilombero Valley are under serious threat. Wildlife conservation programmes are vitally important in the effort to keep species and habitats protected and healthy. Volunteers are key in this effort, and can help enormously by mapping habitats and working with local communities to ensure conservation efforts are put in place.

By producing baseline data and monitoring the changes in biodiversity in different areas of the world, volunteers have the opportunity to contribute to the protection of threatened ecosystems, and will have the privilege of observing wildlife in its natural habitat. This vital work can help shape environmental politics, educate local communities and have a real positive impact on conservation globally.

Duties of Volunteers

(1)Assist the research officer with the development and implementation of the research programme
(2)Volunteers are responsible for collecting and documenting data about local animals and their environments
(3)Surveying different animal populations and recording human/animal interactions.
(4)Work with local teams to patrol different areas and animal tracking.
 

Project Highlights

• Gain skills and knowledge required for a sure start in a conservation career

• Help to monitor & conserve rare African wildlife

•  Work closely with local villagers

• Make lifelong friends

 

Location
Kilombero Valley, Southeastern Tanzania

Accommodation

Communal camp

Cost
Prices from US$1500
Country: Tanzania
Activity: Wildlife Volunteering
Duration: 3 months

These costs will cover services like;-
Camp accommodation
Three meals per day provided on project site, 7 days per week
Airport pickup
First night hostel accommodation
Internal ground transfer to project camp
Local orientation
Project training
Project equipment& materials
In-country emergency support 24 hrs
one trip to National Park.(Udzungwa/ Mikumi National Park, Tanzania)
Kilombero Valley Ornithological Center t-shirt.

How to apply
All application must be sent via e-mail address to: kilomberov.ornithologicalcenter@yahoo.com

Location
P.O.BOX 258, Ifakara, Morogoro, TZA, Tanzania
This volunteer opportunity can be performed from a remote location.
 

Skills needed

• Graduate in an environmental or biological science discipline.

• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills.

Appropriate for
Groups
Families
 

Extra details
Training provided
 

International volunteer options
International volunteers welcome
Housing available
Language/cultural support available
 

Owner's areas of focus
Environment , Environmental Conservation , Research , Education.
 

Start and end dates   

Volunteer opportunity is open throughout the Year.

 

 

 

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