Description

Volunteers may be asked to:

* Conduct educational sessions in schools and rural villages on environmental issues including water and wildlife conservation
* Organize information sessions that are held each month
Volunteers may also be asked to help write and develop proposals, brochures, funding materials, etc.

Highlights

The Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to assisting Tanzanian government in conserving and protecting flora, fauna and the environment. The Wildlife Conservation Society has created over a 140 different projects that involve training, research, monitoring, institutional support, education, reforestation, and planning.

Planning is an important part of this organization's goals as they have been major contributors in the planing process for a number National Parks. These parks includes: Arusha National Park in 1962, Ruaha National Park in 1964, Tarangire National Park in 1968, Lake Manyara National Park 1989, and Kitulo National Park in 2002. At all national parks the Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania completes research projects on endangered species, the impact that tourism has on the wildlife in Tanzania and about how the national parks are doing to ensure that illegal poaching or hunting is not occurring.

The reason why the Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania is an important organization is because it's mission is to protect the vast number of large mammals, birds, fish and plants that can be found all over the country. Tanzania contains approximately 20 percent of Africa's large mammal population that are found across 14 different National Parks. The National Park, conservation areas, marine parks and protected reserves consist of approximately 1/3 of the land of the entire country. As city boundaries continue to shift and people continue to illegally hunt endangered species many migration routes for animals have been destroyed and those that still remain are threatened.

To assist Mr.Cosmas with all his tasks such as: educational seminars in schools and communities, information sessions for members and non members and the development of other projects. Planning and participating in hands-on field research. Exchanging knowledge and experiences in aspects of conservation.

Qualifications

Interest in conservation and environmental issues, with some previous experience in home country regarding the same, would be beneficial.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Sciences
• Agriculture
• Animal Sciences
• Education
• Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 2,495 for 4 weeks, USD 250 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

You must be flexible and able to work closely with only one other person. You should be comfortable coming up with ideas and helping to implement them, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. You should also be able to work hands-on in the field and if necessary, camp during this time.

Volunteer Types

• Education
• Volunteering
• Water
• Wildlife Surveying

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998