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Conservation Volunteering in Canada

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Program Overview

This program is an immersive conservation experience in the remote wilderness of British Columbia, combining wildlife research, horseback fieldwork, and practical self-sufficiency training within a working ranch-based community environment.

All participants begin with a wilderness horseback and guide training course, building core skills for conservation and fieldwork by horseback. Schedules are ...

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Program Highlights

Complete a two-week wilderness horseback and survival training program before joining field projects across the Chilcotin backcountry.
Assist with wildlife population surveys, grizzly bear DNA collection, habitat restoration, and ecological data collection.
Experience a self-sufficient lifestyle in Canadas mountains where you can reconnect to nature and yourself.
Learn practical skills ranging from horse care and wilderness living to maintenance, permaculture, carpentry, and problem-solving.
Live as part of a self-sufficient wilderness community alongside horses, dogs, cats, chickens, and resident wildlife.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Laundry
Textbooks / Reading Materials

Exclusions

Travel Insurance
International Airfare
Domestic Airfare

Program Details

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Locations

  • Canada

Types & Subjects

  • Causes
  • Biological Research
  • Building & Construction Projects
  • Community Development
  • Conservation

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Other

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks

Starts At

No Program Costs

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To qualify, you must be:

  • Ready to view challenges as opportunities to grow and learn, and take initiative to leave your comfort zone.
  • Self – motivated, and ready to create your own schedule that meets your personal development interests and responsibilities.
  • Ready to take responsibility for yourself, and for implementing your own schedule that moves you towards your goals while considering all the variables within the community.
  • Physically fit 

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