VOLUNTEERING
Internship vs Volunteering: What is the difference?
Internships are about career growth and work experience In wildlife conservation, it is often not easy to understand the difference between being a volunteer and an intern. Especially since most conservation internships are not paid but on a volunteer basis. That's because many green NGOs simply cannot afford to pay their interns. Their staff is…
The Impact of Ethical Animal Volunteering on Animals
Ethical Animal Volunteering has a positive impact on the wildlife and domesticated animal community. It can improve the quality of life for countless animals! By volunteering in an ethical way with animals, you can not only assist their rescuers but also help them rehabilitate. In time, they can be rehomed or rewilded for the remainder…
7 Benefits of Animal Volunteering for a Fulfilling Connection with Nature
Volunteering in general allows people to be more in touch with their natural environment and also partake in a rewarding experience which is fulfilling on many different levels. The stress of the ongoing pandemic has encouraged many all around the world to utilise their time for animal volunteering. Here are 7 reasons why you would…
INTERNSHIPS
Internship vs Volunteering: What is the difference?
Internships are about career growth and work experience In wildlife conservation, it is often not easy to understand the difference between being a volunteer and an intern. Especially since most conservation internships are not paid but on a volunteer basis. That's because many green NGOs simply cannot afford to pay their interns. Their staff is…
Learning conservation and animal care as a Wildlife Rescue Intern in Indonesia
Hannah talks about her experiences as an intern at the Java Wildlife Rescue Centre My name is Hannah Griffiths I am 22 and from England. I studied geography at the university of Plymouth. Previously, I volunteered for Save Vietnams Wildlife in Vietnam. Also, I have fundraised for Dementia UK and helped with beach cleans in…
Become an sustainability leader with the CONSERVATION MARKETING STUDY INTERNSHIP
Communication is a vital part of conservation. It is needed within teams to achieve a common vision and goals, and it is necessary to address a wider audience. Although conservation science is evolving, not many conservationists have professional marketing communication skills. Through this pioneering conservation marketing study internship, we aim to nurture future ecological leaders…
ANIMAL SPECIES
Wild Gibbon Rescue and Rehabilitation in peninsular Malaysia
This is a groundbreaking project in peninsular Malaysia. It is the first time that a dedicated service is available for endangered wild gibbon rescue and rehabilitation in Malaysia. This involves rewilding and releasing into the forest according to IUCN guidelines. So this organisation, the Gibbon Conservation Society Malaysia deserves your full support. Gibbons are also…
How can captive breeding of Malayan Tapir be effective for its conservation?
The Malayan tapir (Acrocodia Indica) is one of the big five mammals that Asia uses to promote its wildlife diversity. According to the IUCN Red List Of Threatened Species, the Malayan tapir is endangered with only 2,499 mature individuals left. Malayan tapirs are commonly found in Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand where the climate favors their…
How endangered is Malaysian Wildlife?
Malaysia, including Malaysia Borneo, is one of the most bio-diverse countries in Asia with over 2000 endemic (native) species. However, most of the Malaysian wildlife is under threat, but to what level? Currently, the top 5 endangered animals are Malayan tiger, Malayan tapir, Bornean Orangutan, Asian Elephant and Black Shrew. The Red List of Threatened…
CONSERVATION CAREER
Turtle Project Manager – Career Guide: Q&A with Melisa Chan
Melisa is the Project Manager of the Perhentian Turtle Project Hi, I’m Melisa Chan. I am the project manager for the Perhentian Turtle Project (PTP) after working as a PTP volunteer and intern since 2011. When and how did you become interested in turtles? That is a tricky question as my interest in turtles didn’t…
How to become a wildlife vet?
Jemima Williams Jemima is a veterinary student at Cambridge University, specialising in Conservation Science and Ecology. Through immersive blog posts, she hopes to help prospective wildlife veterinarians, such as herself, to learn more about the profession. Simultaneously, her goal is to raise awareness about the preservation of our eco-system. jemima.williams@orange.fr Becoming a Wildlife Vet has…
Learning conservation and animal care as a Wildlife Rescue Intern in Indonesia
Hannah talks about her experiences as an intern at the Java Wildlife Rescue Centre My name is Hannah Griffiths I am 22 and from England. I studied geography at the university of Plymouth. Previously, I volunteered for Save Vietnams Wildlife in Vietnam. Also, I have fundraised for Dementia UK and helped with beach cleans in…
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