Description

ELI works with an endangered primate center which aims to help protect and promote two highly endangered forest primate specis in Ghana, the roloway monkey and the white-naped mongabey. The center houses 12 mangabeys, which represent more than 10% of the world-wide captive population of this species. Working with the European Breeding Program for Endangered Species, the primate center has made great strides in helping to ensure these species will continue to survive into the future. Participants with a background in vetrinary work or zoological sciences are especially needed to assist with these efforts. Volunteers with less education and experience are also needed, however, to help with everything to feeding and cleaning, to community education.

Highlights

This program provides volunteers with hands-on experience and helps them to see and understand Ghanaian life. There are opportunities in both rural and urban areas. A series of visits and discussions for 6 days allows students to begin adjusting to life in Ghana. The orientation covers among others, culture, language, immigration/visa, health, money, transportation and food matters. Participants are then transferred to their final accommodation.

Qualifications

Participants with a background in vetrinary work or zoological sciences are especially needed to assist with these efforts. Volunteers with less education and experience are also needed, however, to help with everything to feeding and cleaning, to community education.

Intern Types

• Animal Sciences
• Environmental Management
• Zoology & Wildlife Sciences

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

varies by duration

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Many participants are able to get credit or scholarships for our programs through their home universities.

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Resume
• Written Application

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement

ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded

2001