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Wildlife Conservation Volunteering in Brazil
Volunteer in the Bodoquena Highlands region, where you’ll support wildlife conservation and community outreach activities. The project monitors wildlife, including the peccary population—medium-sized hoofed, pig-like mammals—of the Pantanal region. It assesses the factors influencing animal movements in the area, which is currently under threat due to illegal hunting, mining, and expansion of soybean plantations. As a wildlife conservation volunteer, you’ll help in numerous activities led by local scientists. These include wildlife monitoring, exploring new regions for the presence and absence of large mammals, data entry, and setting camera traps. You’ll also assist with environmental education activities within the community, including seed collection, tree planting, and environmental English classes at the local school.
Volunteer in the Bodoquena Highlands region, where you’ll support wildlife conservation and community outreach activities. The project monitors wildlife, including the peccary population—medium-sized hoofed, pig-like mammals—of the Pantanal region. It assesses the factors influencing animal movements in the area, which is currently under threat due to illegal hunting, mining, and expansion of soybean plantations. As a wildlife conservation volunteer, you’ll help in numerous activities led by local scientists. These include wildlife monitoring, exploring new regions for the presence and absence of large mammals, data entry, and setting camera traps. You’ll also assist with environmental education activities within the community, including seed collection, tree planting, and environmental English classes at the local school.
Program Highlights
Discover the fascinating way of life and culture of a town with around 8,000 people.
Gain an insight into the importance of biodiversity and ecological interactions to aid in the protection of priority areas.
Contribute to efforts in conservation planning and wildlife species protection in Brazil.
Experience Brazil and its amazing natural habitats while meeting locals.
Spend your free time exploring nearby natural attractions such as swimming holes with waterfalls, natural aquariums, and wildlife habitats.
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Quick Details
- Campo Grande, Brazil
- 1-2 Weeks
- Conservation
- Environment
- Wildlife
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
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Program Details
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Locations
- Campo Grande, Brazil
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Conservation
- Environment
- Wildlife
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
- In-Country Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Is working with wildlife dangerous?
Working with wild animals can always be dangerous, however, each volunteer is given on-site training by fully trained staff who follow strict safety procedures, therefore incidents are very rare! Plus, peccaries are friendly creatures that don't harm
How long is the volunteering project?
The wildlife conservation volunteering project lasts for 10 days and costs $2128 (£1363).
What is the working day like?
You will be based in the highlands region of Serra da Bodoquena National Park, Brazil. You will be participating in many different activities from wildlife monitoring to setting up camera traps, exploring new regions in search of animals.
Do I need to pay for accommodation?
No! Accommodation is fully provided. You will be staying in a shared accommodation in a volunteer house in Bodoquena, nearby your volunteer project base.
What else is included in the price?
As previously mentioned, the volunteer program is fully hosted. Other things included in the price are;
- Food: 3 meals a day
- Airport pick-up: Someone will be there to meet you on arrival and when you are going home
- Training: Pre-departure information
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Volunteer in the Bodoquena Highlands region, where you’ll support wildlife conservation and community outreach activities. The project monitors wildlife, including the peccary population—medium-sized hoofed, pig-like mammals—of the Pantanal region. It assesses the factors influencing animal movements in the area, which is currently under threat due to illegal hunting, mining, and expansion of soybean plantations. As a wildlife conservation volunteer, you’ll help in numerous activities led by local scientists. These include wildlife monitoring, exploring new regions for the presence and absence of large mammals, data entry, and setting camera traps. You’ll also assist with environmental education activities within the community, including seed collection, tree planting, and environmental...
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Ready to Learn More?
Volunteer in the Bodoquena Highlands region, where you’ll support wildlife conservation and community outreach activities. The project monitors wildlife, including the peccary population—medium-sized hoofed, pig-like mammals—of the Pantanal region. It assesses the factors influencing animal movements in the area, which is currently under threat due to illegal hunting, mining, and expansion of soybean plantations. As a wildlife conservation volunteer, you’ll help in numerous activities led by local scientists. These include wildlife monitoring, exploring new regions for the presence and absence of large mammals, data entry, and setting camera traps. You’ll also assist with environmental education activities within the community, including seed collection, tree planting, and environmental...
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