Wildlife & Conservation Volunteering

Author: Peter Lynch
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 9781841622750
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
The climate is changing, the forests are vanishing, and the Yangtze river dolphin is no more. With increasing numbers of us eager to do something to save the planet, the conservation volunteering market is booming. But how does one choose between the thousands of volunteer projects of offer? Bradt's Wildlife and Conservation Volunteering is the first book to properly dissect this exploding industry, and to assess which are the most environmentally and scientifically useful companies on the market. It features different types of 'sending agencies' including charities, not-for-profit, brokers, clearing houses, eco-tour operators and travel agents, and asks, 'Where does the money go?' With a focus on wildlife and environmental conservation volunteering, it includes chapters on conservation and environmental issues, planning and preparation, and fund-raising, and features detailed interviews with volunteers during and after their travels. There's also a unique chapter about day-to-day life on a range of conservation volunteer projects. Whether you're a wealthy professional searching for a meaningful holiday, a retiree wanting your travels to have a purpose, or a gap-year student looking for a wider life experience, this ground-breaking guide, written by an author with first-hand experience of conservation volunteering in Africa, Asia and South America, will help you to find a genuine eco-friendly, conservation-focused experience.

A Partnership of Interests

Author: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 74

Book Description

Ecotourists Save the World

Author: Pamela K. Brodowsky
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101186593
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
A comprehensive guide to environmental and wildlife volunteer programs throughout the world. This unique site-by-site guide profiles more than 300 programs where volunteers can work in a variety of activities involving conservation and study of wildlife. From the Fur Seal Project of the Earthwatch Institute in St. George Island, Alaska, or identifying and tracking wildlife in the Limpopo Nature Reserve, South Africa, to Blue World Institute's Adriatic Dolphin Project in Croatia, to the tracking program of the Open Minded Project in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, readers will learn the best ways to "give back" and make the most positive environmental impact during their travels. Each entry includes a profile of the site and organization behind it, as well as location, contact information, category, costs, dates and duration, how to apply, and field notes that include any special concerns, requirements for participation, and suitability.

Volunteering for Animal Welfare

Author: Walt K. Moon
Publisher: Brightpoint Press
ISBN: 9781678201265
Category : Animal welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
From helping homeless pets to assisting injured wildlife, there are many ways to volunteer with animals. Some people help scientists track wild animal populations, while others help zoos teach people about the importance of conservation. Volunteering for Animal Welfare examines different volunteer opportunities and how to get involved.

The Conservation Volunteer

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 888

Book Description

Green Volunteers

Author: Fabio Ausenda
Publisher: Vacation Work Publications
ISBN: 9788890016714
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A directory of worldwide volunteering opportunities for more than 100 nature conservation and wildlife related projects. "Green Volunteers" provides information for people who are interested in joining valuable causes and the projects in need of volunteers, including National Parks, rain forests and a variety of unusual locations. "Green Volunteers" is broken down into two sections: One features organizations, and the general description of each one, and the other lists specific projects by those organizations and others in need of organizations. For each listing, volunteers will find a description of the organization or project, bio-geographical information and the location where the organization conducts its business. Plus, all the criteria everyone needs to know about what it takes to be a volunteer, including age requirements and the qualifications needed.

Volunteer for Wildlife

Author: Arizona. Game and Fish Department
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Firearms
Languages : en
Pages : 6

Book Description

Learning Service

Author: Claire Bennett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781912157068
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"This year, over ten million people will go abroad, eager to find the perfect blend of adventure and altruism. Volunteer travel can help you find your place in the world--and find out what you're made of. So why do so many international volunteer programs fail to make an impact? Why do some do more harm than good? Learning Service offers a powerful new approach that invites volunteers to learn from host communities before trying to 'help' them. It's also a thoughtful critique of the sinister side of volunteer travel; a guide for turning good intentions into effective results; and essential advice on how to make the most of your experience."--Amazon.com.

Nongame Wildlife Volunteer Program

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 6

Book Description

Animal Addict's Guide to Global Volunteer Travel

Author: Nola Lee Kelsey
Publisher: Dog's Eye View Emedia
ISBN: 9780983755814
Category : Volunteer tourism
Languages : en
Pages : 376

Book Description
The Animal Addict's Guide offers travelers the most diverse look at global volunteer programs for working with animals available in any book. It presents page after page of rock-solid information. Explore detailed listings from multiple organizations - big and small - all in one place. Discover volunteer expeditions you never dreamed existed. Save hundreds of hours in research by comparing your options in an instant. Read inspiring stories by volunteer travels who walk the walk. Find volunteer opportunities by county, category, even favorite species Lose yourself among a wealth of options and inspirations for every style of traveler: budget, families, teens, all-inclusive, self-guided, solo, gap year, seniors, expeditions, grassroots, homestays, and more! Unearth your passion: wildlife, domestics, field studies, conservation, animal shelters, rescue and rehabilitation, paleontology, marine mammals, coral reef preservation, conservation education, skilled or novice. Map the coastal ecosystems of Tobago Prevent elephant-human conflicts in Namibia Work as an eco-volunteer at a Kibbutz in Israel Track snow leopards in the Altai Mountains of Russia Cowboy up to aid wild horses in America's Wild West Be a friend to felines on the shores of Caye Caulker in Belize Rescue temple dogs among Thailand's ancient Buddhist wats Offer a helping hand to a sanctuary protecting the donkeys of Corfu Catalog Humpbacks, dolphins, and dugongs of the Comoros Archipelago Have a pouch full of fun while conserving wildlife in the Australian Outback Assist panda keepers in preserving one of the world's most endangered species The World is Yours for the Saving!