85 volunteer experiences found
The Glory Of Ghana
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The Glory Of Ghana
Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana
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7 Days • from $1,290* per person
Provider: Globe Aware The Glory Of Ghana takes place in beautiful Ho, the capital of the Volta Region, in southeast Ghana, near Mount Adaklu. Once part of the German colony of Togoland, then occupied by the British, the country finally gained independence in 1957. Ho itself is safe town, enveloped by a lush, mountainous surrounding area, and well-known for a lively and huge open market that attracts people from all over Ghana and Togo. There are a few internet cafes, numerous churches and… more |
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Fighting Poverty In India
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Fighting Poverty In India
Jaipur Airport, Rajasthan
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8 Days • from $1,380* per person
Provider: Globe Aware Globe Aware's new (as of summer 2009) India program is based in Jaipur. Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744, founded Jaipur, "The Pink City". Built in 1727 Jaipur was the first planned city of India and the King took great interest in its design. The title of "The Pink City" is in reference to its distinctly colored buildings, which were originally painted that color to imitate the red sandstone architecture of Mughal cities. Jaipur has… more |
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Childcare Volunteering Program In Costa Rica
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Childcare Volunteering Program In Costa Rica
Quepos, Costa Rica
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14 Days • from $1,790* per person
Provider: Global Vision International (3 testimonials) Learn Spanish, experience Costa Rican culture and explore this amazing part of Central America Volunteers will be based in Quepos, a small town on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, famed for its National Park, rainforest and beaches. The project work involves planning and assisting with general education lessons, organizing art workshops and games at a under-resourced local primary school. The children are aged 5 to 13, and the main focus is on basic literacy and numeracy, with time allocated… more |
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Carnivores of Madagascar
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Carnivores of Madagascar
Mahajanga, Madagascar
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13 Days • from $2,595* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Madagascar’s lemurs are famous the world over, but their rare predator the fosa remains a mystery. One of the most ferocious predators on Earth, the cat-like fosa is actually a large relative of the civets. Seven of the eight civet-like carnivores that stalk Madagascar's forests are found nowhere else in the world. The habits and population status of many civets are virtually unknown. Dr Luke Dollar and Rahajanirina Léon Pierrot, working with veterinarian Dr Julie Pomerantz, are monitoring carnivore populations… more |
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Meerkats of the South African Kalahari
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Meerkats of the South African Kalahari
Kuruman River Reserve, South Africa
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14 Days • from $3,895* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Cooperative breeding, in which animals help others raise their young, occurs in many animal species. It appears to be common in the Kalahari Desert, where extreme conditions have molded cooperative breeding in meerkats, those inimitable relatives of mongooses that stand upright to peer across the landscape. The explanation for this behavior has been that related animals benefit by having shared genes passed on in the young they helped nurture. However, renowned behavioral ecologist Dr. Timothy Clutton-Brock and his colleague Dr.… more |
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South Africa's Scavenger Species
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South Africa's Scavenger Species
Johannesburg, South Africa
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12 Days • from $3,295* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Despite their traditional bad reputation, brown hyaenas are actually social mammals that live in tight-knit clans, where members will even help suckle each other's young. Like other carnivores and large scavengers, brown hyaenas are suffering from shrinking habitats and conflict with humans. The land around protected areas is being increasingly developed, and hyaenas that venture into neighboring farmland and game ranches are at risk of being poisoned, trapped, or hunted down as pests. Finding a way to live peacefully on… more |
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Climate Change and Caterpillars in Ecuador
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Climate Change and Caterpillars in Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
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11 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Perched on the eastern slope of the Andes above the Amazon basin, the cloud forest of Ecuador hosts thousands of different caterpillar species, and an equally impressive diversity of plants. Caterpillars in Ecuador and elsewhere have a variety of strategies designed to break through plant defenses and protect against parasites and predators. Whether they grow stinging "hairs," develop immunity to specific plant toxins, or frantically wiggle their way to freedom, caterpillars must figure out how to keep the food coming… more |
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Cuba The Curtain Lifted
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Cuba The Curtain Lifted
José Martí International Airport, Havana, Cuba
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8 Days • from $2,100* per person
Provider: Globe Aware Although home to more than 11 million people, Cuban culture has been shrouded in mystery to most North Americans because of prolonged economic and political strain between the United States and Cuba. The Care for Cuba program pulls back the curtains on this Caribbean culture and gives volunteers a clear look at the beauties, struggles, and determination of the Cuban people. Cubanos are proud, educated, and often quite happy to share opinions. Isolated for years due to the “blockade” (as… more |
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Cheetah Conservation in Namibia
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Cheetah Conservation in Namibia
Otjiwarongo, Namibia
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15 Days • from $4,595* per person
Provider: Earthwatch Institute (1 testimonial) Cheetahs can run 110 kilometers per hour, yet they can't run away from habitat loss, a reduced gene pool, and conflicts with humans and their livestock. Namibia is home to the world's largest remaining cheetah population, with 90 percent of its cheetahs living on livestock farmlands where conflict with humans is the greatest threat. The survival of the Namibian cheetah lies in the hands of about 1,000 commercial farmers, who generally view this predator as a threat to their livelihoods.… more |
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia: Unconditional Love In Action – Jan 23-Feb 2nd, 2013
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia: Unconditional Love In Action – Jan 23-Feb 2nd, 2013
Siem Reap Airport, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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11 Days • from $1,499* per person
Provider: Journeys of the Spirit Join New Thought Minister Rev. David Ault for a profoundly heart-opening spiritual journey of service to Siem Reap, Cambodia – home of the incredible ancient temples of Angkor Wat. To open oneself deeply, to risk feeling the suffering of others, and to wish to relieve that suffering – is the definition of compassion and the cultivation of the Buddha within us. As Gandhi once said: The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.Mysterious… more |
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Zakynthos Greece Sea Turtle Conservation
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Zakynthos Greece Sea Turtle Conservation
Athens, Greece
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14 Days • from $3,495* per person
Provider: inside/out Adventures Your project work will focus on assisting in the construction of a new sea turtle rehabilitation center on the island, monitoring sea turtle nesting activity and a beach clean up. You may have the opportunity to assist technical volunteers with hands on sea turtle assistance, but our project will surround protection, education and work on rehabilitation facilities. The Mediterranean Loggerhead Sea Turtle is an endangered species with its primary nesting grounds on the beaches of Gerakas, adjacent to where you… more |
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Cambodia Rediscovered
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Cambodia Rediscovered
Siem Reap Airport, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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8 Days • from $1,200* per person
Provider: Globe Aware Cambodia is one of the most fascinating countries in Southeast Asia. Following years of war and genocide, Cambodia is now a very safe place to visit, and most importantly, extremely needy. The Angkor Wat temple complex is an enormous tourist draw and the city of Siem Reap is seeing more visitors than ever. Unfortunately, most Cambodians are not reaping the benefits of the blossoming tourism industry, and a large percentage of people still live in abject poverty. Cambodia's children are… more |
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Teach English Program
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Teach English Program
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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14 Days • from $2,095* per person
Provider: Volunteer Adventures Volunteer Activitiess Organize and teach English classes Read stories to children Tutor kids in English and math Assist with meal time Help organize the library Assist in administrative tasks more |
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Coastal Animal Rescue Volunteer Program
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Coastal Animal Rescue Volunteer Program
Guayaquil, Ecuador
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14 Days • from $1,440* per person
Provider: Volunteer Adventures Volunteer Activities Prepare and distribute food to all the animal species sheltered at the center Keep track of the animals' behavior Clean the enclosures and exterior areas of the animal habitats Plant fruits for the animals' diets and maintain crops Collect wild fruits and leaves for the animals to eat (during some seasons) more |
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Horse Rehabilitation Volunteer Program
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Horse Rehabilitation Volunteer Program
Cintsa, South Africa
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14 Days • from $1,662* per person
Provider: Volunteer Adventures Volunteer Activities Feed and visually check all horses Help treat horses with tick repellant Assist with grooming and exercise Clean and maintain tack and equipment Work with problems or issues unique to a specific horse Assist with beach trail rides more |
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Amazon and Galapagos Volunteer Adventure
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Amazon and Galapagos Volunteer Adventure
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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14 Days • from $2,200* per person
Provider: Eco-Librium Sustainable Adventures The Jatun Sacha biological station is a center for field research and education in the tropical rainforest region of the upper Napo river in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The station includes a reserve of 2,000 hectares, of which 70% is primary forest and the remainder is secondary growth.The name “Jatun Sacha” means big forest, in Quichua, the native language of the majority of the people surrounding the reserve. In 1993 The International Children’s Rainforest Network declared Jatun Sacha the II Children’s… more |
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Bolivian Andes Orphanage Project
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Bolivian Andes Orphanage Project
La Paz Airport, Bolivia
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Eco-Librium Sustainable Adventures Two weeks of your volunteer adventure are spent exploring the wonders of Bolivia. Hike down the famous El Choro trail, visit an animal refuge center, make friends with locals in the Amazon and visit the surreal landscape of the Salt Flats! After you can choose a volunteer project of your choice. This is a great opportunity to improve your Spanish skills and delve into the local experience of a Bolivian community. Volunteer in the Amazon in an indigenous community, work… more |
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Child Daycare Volunteer Program
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Child Daycare Volunteer Program
La Ceiba, Honduras
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14 Days • from $1,260* per person
Provider: Volunteer Adventures Volunteer Activities Teach basic English and computer skills Organize team games Help with homework Help with drawing, coloring, and painting activities Assist with kitchen and laundry tasks Help with general maintenance more |
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Andean Conservation Volunteer Program
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Andean Conservation Volunteer Program
Cusco, Peru
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7 Days • from $1,095* per person
Provider: Volunteer Adventures Volunteer Activities Help reforest land Help in the daily care and rehabilitation of animals at the local zoo Create animal inventories Document and help conserve seed stocks for native farmers more |
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Borneo Active
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Borneo Active
Malaysia
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10 Days • from £1,195* per person
Provider: Inspired Escapes Conquer Mt Kinabalu, witness Orangutan in the wild, hop on a river safari, involve yourself in rebuilding homes for local tribes, and fall sleep to the sounds of the rainforest. This is the kind of adventure that beats you with one hand and soothes you with the other. The climb to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, peaking at 13,435 ft. will test your strength, spirit and sometimes even your sanity. But rest assured, the view at sunrise will reside in… more |
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