Description

Volunteer in China at the Giant Panda Center.

Do you want to volunteer in China? Volunteers are invited to assist in an exciting and meaningful program with giant pandas in China. Their survival is of high importance and time is of the essence when it comes to saving this species. The China Conversation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) is situated in the Wolong Nature Reserve.

For over 20 years the organization has worked for the preservation of the Panda population and has now resolved three key problems of breeding which restricted reproduction of the panda for a long time. The current panda birth and survival rates are some of the best in the world. The captive panda population of the program has risen from an initial 6 animals to over 70 pandas. In 2003 the first stage of a state of the art panda base was completed - a veritable panda paradise. It is divided into 6 sections - panda raising and breeding area, scientific study area, food preparing and animal hospital area, staff living area, bamboo base area and tourist accommodation area.

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Highlights

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan Province. It is a well-known city with a rich history and civilization. The province has many places of interest and is famous for its traditional arts and crafts, ethnic folklore and beautiful landscapes. The Shuangliu International Airport and the Chengdu Railway Station allow easy access for visitors to explore the region.

Qualifications

- Min age 18
- Basic English or/and Chinese
- Good physical fitness
- Motivation to work with animals
- Full travel and medical insurance
- Immunizations (please consult your doctor)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

640 for 1 week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Medical services
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

- Accommodation: Shared hotel room for 2 - 3 volunteers
- Food: 3 meals a day
- Airport pickup: Included on arrival day
- Orientation kit: Full project details will be sent following registration
- Training: Pre-departure preparation and local orientation
- Support: Local staff and 24-hour emergency support

What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Visa (if required)

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Volunteering

Age Range

18-70

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

GoEco's Mission Statement

(1) Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism that promotes sustainable development (2) Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism. (3) Encourage travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others and thus to serve as a good-will ambassador to other countries in the world. (4) Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community-based projects, in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, and experience firsthand the unique cultural and natural diversity in this region. (5) Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel. (6) Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism, such as the 'Ecological Footprint' as a tool for sustainable tourism development. (7) Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant projects worldwide. (8) Create a platform from which to explore the various organizations that support the environment and actively encourage volunteering.

Year Founded

2005