Projects Abroad, a global leader in volunteer placements, is currently = accepting applications for conservation volunteers. Applicants need o= nly a willingness to try new things, a sense of adventure, and a desire= to gain unique work experience. These programs cost from around $1695,= and these costs include all food, accommodation, comprehensive travel a= nd medical insurance, and support from our staff at home and abroad.=20
Applicants will not be paid for their work, but they will gain unusual = work experience and discover skills they never knew they had. Projects = Abroad=E2=80=99s partner organizations can barely afford to pay their o= wn staff, so these positions have to be not only voluntary but self-fun= ded as well. Currently, conservation projects are available in the fol= lowing countries: Chile Work on the island of Isla Navarino, one of the most southerly places= on the planet to assist with bird and plant conservation work or help = create a trail connecting Chile's stunning National Parks, from the ver= y south to the north of the country. Costa Rica This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn about marine life and = get hands-on experience protecting endangered species. India (Eco-development project) Learn all about sustainable development and organic practices. Then use= this knowledge to grow important trees and medicinal plants and promot= e environmental conservation in and around South Indian villages and sc= hools. Mexico (Coastal Conservation.Turtles, Crocodiles and Lagoon Wildlife Pr= ojects) Experience the magic of a turtle laying her eggs at night. Protect enda= ngered sea turtles and work on research into endangered species of croc= odiles and the local lagoon wildlife while living on our stunning beach= on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Mozambique (Dolphin Conservation Project) Join a pioneering Dolphin research project based on the tropical coast = of Mozambique in Southern Africa. Assist with research into this fasci= nating creature by carrying out boat surveys, beach walks and research = swims. Peru (Rainforest Conservation) Live and work in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest at the Taricaya Res= earch Center. Help us maintain our recognized reserved zone, La Reser= va Ecologica Taricaya, with observations from the highest canopy walk i= n the Americas while surrounded by monkeys, macaws, butterflies and man= y other incredible species. Other current projects include wild animal = rehabilitation and release, pilot farms, and Side-Necked Turtle conserv= ation. Romania (Mountain Conservation) The pine-clad mountains surrounding the city of Brasov in Transylvania= are home to many interesting species of plants and animals including w= ild carnations and Europe 's only big cat, the elusive lynx. Conserve d= eer populations and rare plants in these beautiful mountains. Sri Lanka (Turtle Conservation) Based on a beach within Bundala National Park in the far South of Sr= i Lanka, help conserve sea turtles by patrolling the beaches and putting= protective covers over the nests. More volunteers are needed to help w= ith patrols and promote conservation awareness in the area. South Africa & Swaziland (Trans-Frontier Conservation Project) Come and help conserve local wildlife, mountain ecosystems and African = cultures. With opportunities to help hyenas, aardwolves, vultures, and = many other species, as well as local communities, you could find yourse= lf in the stunning settings of Swaziland , South Africa and Mozambique= ! Thailand (Diving and Marine Conservation) Qualify for your Open Water and Advanced certificates with us in the wa= rm waters of the Andaman sea. Participate in the re-establishment of th= e mangrove swamps, as well as our marine life and coral reef research i= n some of the most beautiful parts of SE Asia! We look forward to hearing from you! =20 Jacob Lowe Program Advisor =5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F=5F Projects Abroad North America Toll free USA: 1 888 839 3535 Toll Free Canada: 1 877 921 9666 http://www.projects-abroad.org=20 Projects Abroad blog http://blog.projects-abroad.net Projects Abroad on MySpace http://www.myspace.com/projectsabroad
