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The World Guide and Information Network

To Voluntary Work in Nature Conservation

Project Duration & Costs

(Photo: Courtesy ASVO - Costa Rican National Parks Volunteer Service)

Green Volunteers lists organisations and projects that take volunteers for short and long periods. Volunteers can spend up to a month, a summer or even one or two years with a project. For people with limited time, there are many projects taking on volunteers for one, two or three weeks and some even for just a weekend. Perfect for people seeking holidays with a purpose, volunteering requires no previous conservation experience, just motivation!

With long-term projects the contribution of volunteers is often limited to travel costs. While most short-term projects require some financial contribution. Green Volunteers provides many outstanding wildlife opportunities for people with limited budgets.

Students & Researchers/Career Opportunities

Organisations and projects listed in the Green Volunteers Guide and website often need professionally qualified staff. The Green Volunteers e-mail newsletter, lists constantly internhsips and conservation work opportunities, which are ideal for undergraduate and graduate students to start building a resume. Many projects listed in the Green Volunteers Guide and website offer ideal opportunities for graduate students and researchers to extend knowledge, pursue specific interests, find field work or extend opportunities for thesis material. Undergraduate students who want to pursue a career in conservation often need volunteer work and hands-on experience as a prerequisite. This experience is an excellent way to verify an interest in a specific field. Green Volunteers can provide excellent opportunities for gaining experience and making contacts at the outset of a professional career in conservation.

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