Be the Bridge Between Cities and Wildlife

In this 2-week Urban Wildlife Volunteer Summer Programme, you will step into the ever-evolving world of urban conservation. Concrete jungles are expanding, but nature isn’t disappearing—it’s adapting. From green corridors to backyard habitats, wildlife is finding a way to survive in our cities. Now more than ever, we need dedicated individuals to help us navigate this new frontier and find sustainable ways to share our spaces.

As an Urban Wildlife Volunteer, you won’t just watch from the sidelines or read about conservation in a textbook. You will be on the ground, working directly alongside local communities and experienced conservation experts to tackle real-world human-wildlife interactions head-on, with a focus on the endangered long-tailed macaque.

Why This Work Matters

Urban growth can lead to conflict, but it also creates an incredible opportunity for innovation. True conservation doesn’t just happen in remote national parks; it happens in our own neighbourhoods. By bridging the gap between urban development and the natural world, you help protect local biodiversity while fostering a culture of empathy and respect among the people who live there.

What You Will Gain & Do:

• Evidence-Based Field Research: Step into the field to collect critical data on animal behaviour and human-wildlife interactions. You’ll help gather the scientific evidence needed to design compassionate, long-term solutions instead of reactive measures.

• Community-Led Advocacy: Work directly with local communities to establish grassroots solutions. You’ll help empower residents by introducing practical, non-invasive deterrents—like monkey-proof bin latches and proper waste management habits.

• Impactful Education & Outreach: Lead engaging school programs and public events that deconstruct misconceptions about our urban wildlife neighbours. You’ll teach people how to share spaces safely and responsibly without feeding or disrupting wild populations.

• Multidisciplinary Skill-Building: Gain unique, real-world experience at the intersection of veterinary science, animal behaviour, sociology, and community organising, working alongside dedicated conservation practitioners.

Programme Structure

The two-week programme offers a progressive introduction to urban wildlife conservation by blending ecological fieldwork with social science and community engagement. Designed as an immersive learning journey, the experience begins with field-based wildlife observation before expanding into the human behaviours, cultural perspectives, and real-world challenges that shape urban coexistence.