Global Vision International
Offices in the USA,
Boston, MA 02116
United States
Phone: US: 888-653-6028 UK: 01727 250 250 Oz: 03 90185003
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Other programs of Global Vision International in Belize
- Belize City
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International Volunteer Positions
- Rural Areas
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Marine Conservation and Diving Expedition in Mexico and Central America
Global Vision International programs in other countries:
Argentina,
Australia,
Bolivia,
Brazil,
Cameroon,
Costa Rica,
Ecuador,
England,
Ghana,
Greece,
Guatemala,
Honduras,
India,
Italy,
Kenya,
Latvia,
Madagascar,
Malaysia,
Mexico,
Mozambique,
Namibia,
Nepal,
Nicaragua,
Panama,
Peru,
Rwanda,
Scotland,
Seychelles,
South Africa,
Sri Lanka,
Swaziland,
Thailand,
Uganda,
United States,
Vanuatu,
Wales,
Zambia
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Volunteer Project Work in Belize
Belize
Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Description:
Join a variety of research and education projects in a number of locations and National Parks around Belize. Placements of two months and upwards are available with Wildtracks (a conservation organization), the Belize Audubon Society and the Belize Institute of Archaeology. As a volunteer, you will be involved in practical conservation in national parks and archaeological sites, as well as research, education and maintenance tasks from fish and crocodile surveys to assessing jaguar populations and running environmental field courses. The programme starts with a five day orientation course which will provide you with the basic skills needed at the placements, as well as information on living and working in Belize, cultural awareness and general health and safety issues.
Highlights:
Explore Belize, receive training and get involved in practical conservation in National Parks throughout the country. All food, accommodation and a five day orientation included.
Qualifications:
No formal skills are required as each volunteer will be supported by local project staff for the duration of their project. However, all Volunteers should be fit, flexible and have a keen interest in natural history.
Cost in US$: From $2760 for 2 months
Cost Include Description:
Pick up and drop off at airport, 5 day orientation, 3 day mini expedition, All food, All accommodation, All in country support, Transport to individual project sites
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- animal welfare
- biological research
- childcare/children
- community development
- conservation
- eco-tourism
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- fixing fences
- gardening
- geology
- grassroots organization
- natural resources
- organic farming
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- street kids
- tourism
- trail building
- tree planting
- wildlife surveying
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Typical Volunteer: There is no typical volunteer! All GVI volunteers must be enthusiastic, interested in conservation and prepared to work in a team.
Age Range: 18 - 65
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals
Participants Travel to Belize
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 2008 marks a decade of commitment from GVI to all volunteers and partners. Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.
Year Founded: 1998
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