Description

Discover Sri Lanka, a glittering jewel of an island nestled in the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean. Help in the protection of some of Sri Lanka's most secretive and striking inhabitants - leopards. These elegant spotted felines slink through the depths of Sri Lanka's fertile jungles; enigmatic and mysterious, they are notoriously hard to track. Their habitats are at risk, and being solitary animals with large territories, their numbers have consequently fallen significantly. This project gives you the chance to enjoy this exotic and dazzling location whilst collecting data that will aid in the conservation of these rare and beautiful animals.

* What Will I Be Doing?

The work that you will be carrying out on this project is highly varied. You will be participating in activities that represent efforts to discover more about the behaviour of leopards, in order to protect them more effectively. You will have the chance to monitor and investigate their movements using various methods, surveying tracks and liaising with local people. All of these tasks will be carried out in the dramatic forest environment of this exotic region of Sri Lanka.

You'll find your team to be a fun, dynamic mix of ages and experiences, with members who all share a passion about travelling in developing countries and saving endangered life. Your staff will be young, friendly individuals who are highly experienced in their field.

Highlights

* Help conserve the rare & beautiful leopard.
* Explore lush & mysterious Sri Lanka!
* Make lifelong friends.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,405

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Accommodation
* Food
* Local orientation
* Project training
* Project equipment & materials
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Conservation
• Veterinary
• Volunteering

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989