Volunteer Project Work in Belize

  Belize

Belize City

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

Experience Required: no

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