Long term volunteers/ students can join the project at any time throughout the year but are expected to join the team for a minimum of 2 months up to a maximum of 6 months in duration. Wildlife Biology Interns are expected to help the Rescue Centre with data collection and analysis to better care for current and future patients. In todays world, these efforts are of increasing importance for us to ensure the survival of the majestic animals who are at home here in Namibia but at risk every day. They must function properly. This is a Summer programme which is ideal for groups of volunteers who do not have much time to travel (one or two weeks) but still want to do something worthwhile. If your university requires you to undertake a short research project, we can help devise the project through discussion with team leaders who would then supervise your project. The objectives of the Butterfly Garden project is the investigation of native species of butterflies (Siproeta stelenes, Caligo memnon, Heraclides thoas, Dryas iulia) in the reserve and all aspects of their reproductive cycle and plant foods. Volunteers can also help to develop workshops for local schools. Previous volunteers have helped create a recycling system, a compost pit and a pilot project for composting toilets. The area covers 33,000 hectares of stunning desert scenery. There are some last-minute positions, but they are rare and may involve going abroad. All content is developed by the fantastic network of voluntary co-creators and participants. Interns will assist staff on long-term studies on a variety of species of odontocetes (e.g., bottlenose dolphins, rough-toothed dolphins, false killer whales, beaked whales) in Hawaii. This will include running satisfaction questionnaires at visitor sites, generating statistical data and creating databases based on the surveys you administer. Become the Lagoon Monitoring Project Coordinator/Assistant and be responsible for the lagoon monitoring program in the beautiful Blue Bay Marine Park. Volunteer on a range of conservation projects and help to protect, preserve and restore New Zealands environment. Current Graduate Students 2020 Allison Payne I'm Allison, a Master's student at San Francisco State University and a member of the Marine Mammal Center's Cetacean Field Research team. Volunteer on the reforestation project in Cusco, Peru and be part of the efforts to bring the forests back to the Peruvian hillsides. The aim of this programme is to help to conserve a part of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest by participating in tree planting, trail work, research activities, sustainable living and food production as well as community projects. Just as doctors keep your health records updated, NMMF biologists and veterinarians are working with our colleagues to track the condition of Southern Resident killer whales in Puget Sound by creating a unique scientific health database. WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, is the leading international charity dedicated solely to the worldwide conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins, and porpoises. From November-February, the Carnival Programme allows volunteers to get involved in the preparation and hard work that goes into one of the biggest parties on the face of the earth! In addition to ongoing building and processing of existing long-term data sets our research over the next year will be focussing on 1) the Indian-Ocean humpback dolphin (South Africas most endangered cetacean) and using novel acoustic methods to study their movements and numbers and 2) acoustic communication in feeding super-groups of humpback whales in the southern Benguela. Take part in tracking African wild dogs, monitoring lions, leopards, elephants and other important species in a beautiful 20,000 hectare game reserve in Botswana. Small boat surveys (3-4 /week), Photo identification, Behavioural acoustics, Biopsy collection, Behavioural acoustics, Satellite transmitter attachment and Shore based tracking. Here archaeological remains are still being investigated, and volunteers support the excavations in the area, help with the cleaning and conservation of parks, and assist in the enhancement of the parks in the area. Volunteer to work to preserve the native forest and birds on the Kauri Coast, New Zealand and get to explore an undiscovered forest while learning about conservation and wilderness skills. All crew are highly experienced in finding wildlife and have expert knowledge of the Southern Ocean. The team surveys the rivers, streams, palm swamps and the forest for all herpetofauna. Sail the Hebridean Sea in Scotland aboard research vessel Silurian and assist with dolphin and whale monitoring activities. You will have the opportunity to spend time doing various conservation volunteer projects across the parks, including trail maintenance, outreach events and the iguana breeding programme. The southern peninsula and surrounds are known for its surfing, kite boarding, hiking, colourful seaside villages, museums, art galleries and picturesque wine lands. The Bottlenose Dolphin Volunteer Project is a long-term study on the ecology and conservation of bottlenose dolphins in the area surrounding Cres and Loinj islands, in Croatia. It will offer those 17 and older field experience and opportunities educating the public including diverse families. Focus is also given to at least 9 other species of primate found in the Las Piedras watershed. The Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program supports efforts to advance the knowledge and conservation of killer whales with a primary focus on activities that aid in the recovery of the Southern Resident killer whale Distinct Population Segment. South Africa is the southernmost country in Africa, neighbouring Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Namibia. Volunteer in Mauritius in the Indian Ocean and take part in a coral reef monitoring and marine conservation volunteer programme, which includes coral reef farming and restoration, lagoon monitoring and sea turtle research in the beautiful Blue Bay Marine Park. Take part in marine conservation, penguin rescue and educational projects along the South African coast. This Research Internship is a once in a lifetime opportunity for students and enthusiasts to join scientists during a busy and active fieldwork season with a focus on studying feeding of SUPER-GROUPS of HUMPBACK WHALES around Cape Town! Then, it actively shares this content through open-source portals, galleries and schools. This Wildlife Rescue centre rescues injured and abandoned animals with the aim of returning them to the wild as soon as they are fit and able. There are various full time, volunteering and internship opportunities in order to work as a killer whale trainer. Join a team of dedicated scientists on our Dolphin Research Project in Namibia and enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to marine research in a beautiful and remote environment. Join the Inca Archaeology project and help uncover the secrets of historical sites around the famous Machu Picchu! The Sea Search group strives to be one of the leading marine mammal research and education groups in southern Africa and conducts research on a wide range of species and topics in the region. Volunteers can join the project for 2 weeks up to 6 months and have the option of staying with a home-stay family or in shared apartments. The aim of this programme is to help to conserve a part of the Ecuadorian Cloud Forest by participating in tree planting, trail work, research activities, sustainable living and food production as well as community projects. The Forest Ranger team also contributes to the long-term collection of core data sets. This project offers volunteers who enjoy the outdoors the chance to take part in projects undertaken in the Valencia region aimed at the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems from degradation, the improvement of water resources, the prevention of forest fires, the reforestation of the land with native species and the conservation of natural habitats and species in danger of extinction. This Wildlife Rescue centre rescues injured and abandoned animals with the aim of returning them to the wild as soon as they are fit and able. Volunteer to protect endangered sea turtles in Greece while getting hands-on field research experience, meeting new people and exploring the Kefalonian coast. It also looks at their foraging behaviour. An internship volunteer position with Whale Watch Cabo is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in sustainable tourism and marine mammal research. Our reintroduction programme is an extension of an organisation that has been dedicated to the return of the scarlet macaw to their natural habitat for almost 2 decades. The hospital is situated on Naifaru Island which has a population of over 5000 people. The team uses two primary strategies: transects and camera trapping. Data management, Acoustic & photo-ID processing and Analysis. Contribute towards animal welfare whilst learning about the conditions big cats face in captivity and helping to raise awareness of wildlife conservation in South Africa. This includes observation, documentation, data input and analysis. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by US law. Wildlife conservation volunteers take part in game monitoring, assisting at the Born Free big cat sanctuary, looking after orphaned animals at the wildlife rehabilitation centre and much more. Interns can join the project for between 2 and 5 months throughout the year. We ask that people will devote at least 6 weeks to this internship. Office based work will include: Their primary focus is the production of peer-reviewed scientific research and student training. An American naturalist named Roy Chapman Andrews named it the cheetah whale because of its speed bursts. WDC's internship program is made possible with support from The Jessica Rekos Foundation. I'm interested in baleen whale foraging patterns, Volunteer with Sea Turtles and work on the projects that conserve these wonderful creatures. The programme combines work at a community vegetable garden in a local neighbourhood (favela) and the Tijuca National Park. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! The killer whale is easy to identify by its size and its striking coloration: jet black on top and pure white below with a white patch behind each eye, another extending up each flank, and a variable saddle patch just behind the dorsal fin. The whale watching season begins at the start of May and will run until the end of October. Samba schools competing at the Carnival have a full year of intense work to prepare the many floats, costumes, music and dances. Internship positions available to assist with environmental education on the forest and urban interface between Reno, Nevada and the Sierra Nevada mountains, with special emphasis on the unique ecology of Galena Creek Park. Our 4 week Primatology Field Course is a comprehensive introduction to field primatology with particular focus on the mantled howler monkey (Alouatta palliata) and the white-faced capuchin (Cebus capucinus) in the Nicoya Peninsula. Join this hands-on Volunteer Programme and help protect the environmental integrity of Natures Valley. (Photo by Katie Jones) Samba schools are born from the local favelas and most of the schools take their names from the community they represent. For those who can no longer fend for themselves in the wild, we make them as comfortable as possible and hope that their presence will help to educate others of the dangers these precious animals face and what we can do to live more harmoniously with them in nature. Volunteers will assist our researchers in documenting the movements and activities of elephant and wild dog. The opportunity to join this research project internship is on offer for two to six months throughout the year. Become a Caribbean Reef Buddy volunteer and join us on the beautiful island of Carriacou near Grenada. During this time you would mainly be involved with data processing and analysis with ad hoc fieldwork that contributes to our current projects. Data is collected by various methods including VES transects and monkey follows. Over the years, many students have completed internship projects for the sanctuary and many have also continued on to work in the field of marine conservation. Conservation interns are expected to help the Rescue Centre educate the public on our goals towards the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of wildlife as well as the issues we face. Request more information from WorkingAbroad Projects by filling out the form below: By using this form you agree to our terms and conditions. Due to the effects of the recent pandemic the Aquarium of the Pacific is suspending the majority of our internship offerings until further notice. Participants will also choose whether to stay in a home-stay or in shared apartments, whilst they also have the opportunity to take Spanish lessons. You will have the opportunity to learn about the habitat, foraging behavior and ecology of gray whales, killer whales, and other species, and learn how to identify marine mammals, fish, invertebrates, and seabirds. Volunteer in Portugal and support Dolphin & Whale Conservation and Research whilst exploring the Algarve coastline. Volunteer in Mauritius in the Indian Ocean and take part in a coral reef monitoring and marine conservation programme. This Research Internship is a once in a lifetime opportunity for students and enthusiasts to join scientists during a busy and active fieldwork season with a focus on finding Killer Whalesaround Cape Town! If your university requires you to undertake a short research project, we can help devise the project through discussion with team leaders who would then supervise your project. Join a dynamic team of volunteers and local staff while giving back to the community in the Galapagos Islands. Candidates are also required to complete the mandatory clinical Become the Human Activity Monitoring Intern and be responsible for all tracking and recording illegal fishing activity in the beautiful Blue Bay Marine Park, while also getting the chance to be involved in a variety of other projects on site. The Shamwari Game Reserve Conservation Volunteer Programme offers a once in a lifetime chance to get behind the scenes and involved with the conservation efforts of the Game Reserve. Data management, Acoustic & photo-ID processing and Analysis. Opportunity for Ecology and Botany students to work closely with conservation professionals in the Zumwalt Prairie in North Eastern Oregon in the USA. Volunteers will work 6 days a week for 6-8 hours a day. Volunteer at a wildlife reserve in South Africa. In the favela, the work can include gardening, cleaning, digging, planting etc. There is also evidence of an Ocelot (detected by trail cameras) in the Balso River. Volunteers work standard office hours during the week with weekday evenings and weekends available for recreational activities and travel. blood pressure, blood glucose, hearing) and so on, at medical camps run in rural Nepal. We have partnered with the Whale Learn to dive in the warm, crystal clear waters of the Caribbean and play a full and active part in exciting marine conservation projects. This helps keep track of wildlife populations and biodiversity. Live alongside a family and help them work in the nearby rice fields. Summer Internship Description. Besides enjoying a family-friendly, peaceful atmosphere, visitors can taste our homemade food prepared with ingredients mostly from the farm, which families and volunteers help to grow and harvest. Learn about the art of tracking, reading signs in nature and also about the plight of the mythic wolf. Night walks may occur. The Carnivore Conservation Project in the Kanaan Desert aims to establish an unfenced wildlife reserve, creating a refuge for endangered species. Other species researched include killer whales, dwarf sperm whales and humpback dolphins. Join the Borneo Orangutan Conservation project in Indonesia as a volunteer, and assist a project in the forefront of wildlife conservation. As a resident botanist/gardener, you will be tasked with doing trips to nearby uninhabited islands to collect and bring home trees and samples to be planted throughout the island. Both programmes are aimed at students and graduates looking for long term placements to develop analytical skills, conduct student projects or theses and experience real research. This unique opportunity allows volunteers to experience and learn from our inspiring Anti-Poaching Unit (APU), who dedicate their lives to protecting our wildlife. The project runs on set camp dates throughout the year. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS : Cape Ann Whale Watch accepts interns for its Field Research and Environmental Education Internship. Short-term volunteers can join the project all year round for 2 weeks up to 3 months. This project is only available for group bookings (minimum of 5 participants). The project has already helped rescue and rehome over 3000 dogs but needs volunteers to continue helping as many strays as possible. Weve learned a lot in the last 30 years, but our work is not done. Nov 4, 2020 - Explore Tracy J. Angulo's board "Killer Whales", followed by 198 people on Pinterest. An opportunity to volunteer all across National Parks and Nature Reserves throughout California, whilst gaining experience in ecological restoration and conservation work. Plenty of rest in-between is given. The waters of False Bay are home to a variety of animal life including great white sharks, African penguins, Cape fur seals and various dolphin and whale species. Volunteer or intern in Peru to work alongside expert biologists and local communities teaching about medicinal plants of the Amazon rainforest, conservation efforts and eco-tourism development. Become the Coral Farming Intern and be responsible for all aspects of the coral farming program in the beautiful Blue Bay Marine Park, while also getting the chance to be involved in a variety of other projects on site. This is an unpaid internship, but keep in mind you will be getting valuable experience working in the competitive wildlife research and education field. Fieldwork will include: They also provide specialist consultancy services and work with industry and government to promote conservation through effective management. Volunteers will gain experience in a wide range of skills whilst getting an insight into life as a conservationist in Africa. While many areas in Cape Town and surrounds are well developed with high population densities, there is still a drive towards conservation for areas with high biodiversity. Typical duties with the elephants include chopping fruit, feeding them, and going on walks. See more ideas about killer whales, killer, orca. You will have the opportunity to be part of the workshops, prepare materials, make crafts, conduct and work with children of the schools during the workshops, and participate in the maintenance of our Butterfly garden, data collection, care of pupae, feed and release butterflies, as well as the opportunity to help us care for the plants. The centre is located in a regional wildlife trafficking hotspot, and animals from all over the vast Indonesian archipelago have suffered this trade route. Small boat work (approx 3 surveys a month). A true bush experience which gives volunteers a chance to live amongst and help to protect a range of amazing wildlife species. Medical volunteers are needed to help to provide basic first aid & medical education to the population, to record healthcare data and identify any issues which may be specific to the area, do basic testing (e.g. Training will involve the use of Natural Horsemanship and Parelli tactics. The research we do would not be possible without the invaluable role that volunteers and students play in the group. With your support, by symbolically adopting a wild killer whale, our conservation-oriented research will continue to be used to help protect these magnificent animals and their important habitat. The rangers are also responsible for maintaining an extensive trail network and boundary lines. Become a Wildlife Conservation Volunteer in a Big Five Game Reserve in South Africa, and get involved in elephant, rhino and lion monitoring programmes. Volunteer in Indonesia with rescued wildlife such as Orangutans at a Wildlife Rescue Centre in North Sulawesi. By becoming a part of the family you will truly experience the real life of Nepal and its people. As a volunteer on the Eco Waste Management Programme, you will be involved significantly in community organizing efforts and awareness campaigns to increase attention towards this issue. Help to protect and rehabilitate endangered sea turtle populations, conserve and repair local coral reefs, conduct marine life surveys & support community awareness programmes. Volunteers and interns alike support the human-wildlife conflict mitigation efforts of the conservation project to secure the future protection of the elephant population, carnivore species and the livelihoods of local farmers. We are studying a wide range of whale and dolphin species in southern Africa with much of our research focussing on conservation ecology and bio-acoustic research. Often suffering from malnutrition, disease, discrimination and abuse the San Bushmen Programme is providing a lifeline to this community through healthcare and education. This will include identifying species (hawksbill or green), determining nesting patterns and monitoring nest sizes. Volunteer at an Elephant Sanctuary and home for old elephants in Mae Chaem, situated in the lush countryside of Northern Thailand. Photo identification of animals You will have the opportunity to spend time doing various conservation volunteer projects across the parks including those which help protect local sea turtle populations. Interns can join the project all year round for 2 to 5 months. This is an opportunity to engage local school children, project partners, conservation professionals and the local community. These training strategies involve playful work from the ground as well as longer training rides in the bush with the more experienced horses.