Description

During this project you will get involved with field activities related to the conservation and research of dolphins, whales and porpoises in Scotland.

You will get to spend your time at sea in small boats carrying out survey work of marine life in one of the best places in Europe for watching marine mammals. You will get to learn how to identify the animals you come across, take amazing photographs, record behaviour and attend informal lectures in order to learn all about the marine species involved.

Work closely alongside expert researchers and learn all about the animals and their environment. You will have the time of your life as you gain first hand experience with the whales and dolphins themselves.

Please contact us for availability, photos from previouse trips and more.

Highlights

This Whale and Dolphin Conservation expedition in Scotland is the ultimate in marine mammal conservation and the protection of ecologically-important habitats. This is a fun-filled expedition where you will meet a variety of friendly staff and other volunteers. The base camp is situated in a quaint, traditional Scottish fishing village with stunning scenery and w ildlife. Come and enjoy the highlights of the area whilst contributing to marine mammal conservation efforts with survey boat trips, species identification, behaviour monitoring and informal lectures. This is not only a great opportunity to learn new skills, but also to make new friends and discover much about yourself that you didn't know before.

Travel Types

• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Volunteering

Qualifications

No qualifications are needed for this position as all training will be provided.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 1295 per 11-day slot

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing

Program Fees Include:

This price covers the cost of all your research activities whilst on the expedition, including all supervision and training by lead scientists and project leaders. It covers the cost of your accommodation and meals. All transport costs within the field and on organised tours are included.

Experience Required

yes

None

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers will get to work with like-minded, enthusiastic people, from all over the world, and with dedicated researchers. You will be working within a traditional Scottish village community in a stunning, but sensitive, natural environment. It is important that you and all our volunteers contribute to the group dynamic in a positive way. This is not a situation in which to impose one's own agenda, but rather one in which support and commitment to the work and to the team is both necessary and expected. This expedition is perfect for anyone with the enthusiasm for nature conservation and animal protection who works well with other people from all walks of life. This expedition is open to anyone who has a normal physical health. Volunteers with balances problems, poor eyesight, respiratory problems, walking or weight problems may have difficulties in fully participating in every aspect of this project. Volunteers must be aged over 18 years (or 16 if accompanied by a guardian) and must be able to understand the English language and speak it fluently.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 4 - 8

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-5 working days

WildVenture Volunteering's Mission Statement

Our long list of conservation contacts, our commitment to making a change and our vast knowledge of the local area and people means we are in a perfect position to make your help go a long way. The valuable data we collect is passed on to our contacts who use it to further help the species population.

Year Founded

2009