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Venezuela Conservation and Research Project
Venezuelan biodiversity is amongst the richest in the world. As a volunteer you will be helping to conserve the stunning La Gran Sabana National Park and bio-reserve whilst bringing environmental education to the local children, and in turn helping to ensure a positive future for this precious ecosystem. Teach them all about the local flora and fauna, the dangers of pollution, and ways to help conserve and improve the environment.
Volunteer Role
As a volunteer you will be working in a beautiful setting, surrounded by an abundance of wildlife including parrots, toucans, monkeys, and butterflies. You will be involved with local people in various conservation projects designed to protect the delicate savannah ecosystem and the cultural identity of the Pemon Indians.
The coordinators and locals will teach you all you need to know about sustainable development and organic practices that are then applied to help with tree growth, the development of medicinal plants, and environmental education.
Duties and activities that you will be involved with include:
- Tree planting and footpath construction
- Occasional trash collecting projects inside the La Gran Sabana national park
Nurturing plant seedlings
- Maintain the grounds and fruit and vegetable gardens and guide visitors
Assist in setting up and maintaining a tree nursery, a bamboo plantation and a bird sanctuary
- Teach or assist in programs for environmental education
- Help with ecological restoration and reforestation
- Assist building an educational trail for schoolchildren in a nearby rain forest
Help to set up an organic vegetable garden for our therapy and training centre for special need children
- Help develop a comprehensive species list of the existing wildlife in and around the savannah park and biologic reserve
- Photograph, record and catalogue as many as possible endemic species of flora and fauna
Project Location The area known as La Gran Sabana, "the Great Savannah" is located in the southeastern corner of Venezuela, at the border with Brazil and Guyana. You will be located in the heart of the La Gran Sabana national park in the town of Santa Elena de Uairén.
Accommodation and Meals
Accommodation at the project is in a shared volunteer house. You will be sharing facilities, although single rooms are available upon request. 3 meals a day are included, along with snacks and refreshments.
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Programme Overview
Duration & Prices:
2 weeks £899, 4 weeks £1199, 6 weeks £1499, 8 weeks £1799
How to book & pay:
Pay £195 deposit to book. Balance due 12 weeks prior to departure.
What is included?
Transfers to Santa Elena
Financial donation
Accommodation & meals
Full 24 hour support
Orientation
Certificate/Written reference |
What is not included?
Travel insurance
Flights
Personal Items
Email/Internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
visas
Any additional excursions |
Programme Summary:
As a volunteer you will be working in a beautiful setting, surrounded by an abundance of wildlife including parrots, toucans, monkeys, and butterflies!
Other Venezuela volunteer work
Arrival dates: First Monday of the month, for travel to Santa Elena on Tuesday. The programme begins on Wednesday.
Venezuela Travel Advice:
Visit our Venezuela Travel Advice page for useful travel information. |
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Ask a question
If there's anything you'd like to know, call 01892 516 164
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