Patagonia Conservation and Wilderness Training

  Argentina

• All Other Regions of Argentina: 
Bariloche

Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates

Description: This Patagonian expedition contains a multitude of skill development opportunities combined with exciting adventures and important environmental projects. In small groups, expedition members conduct rugged surveys in a remote part of the world that few people ever get to see. Expedition participants must be prepared for a challenge as the expedition contains some arduous trekking through the variety of extreme climates and landscapes found in the heart of dramatic Patagonia. You will develop life long skills along the way including conservation management techniques, leadership skills, camp craft, minimal impact camping (following Leave No Trace principles), Wilderness Navigation and Wilderness medicine.

Skills and Qualifications Received:

Wildlife biology and conservation, Biological survey techniques and methodologies, Snowshoeing (winter only), Camp craft, Minimal impact camping (following Leave No Trace principles), Wilderness Navigation, Use of GPS, VHF radios, EPIRBs, and Sat phones, Wilderness medicine, safety and survival psychology, First Aid & CPR training (certification optional), Emergency Spanish and Interpersonal skills.

Highlights:
* Learn Biological survey techniques and methodologies
* Become proficient in Wilderness Navigation, Use of GPS, VHF radios, and Sat phones
* Survey areas for wild boar, red deer, wild cats
* Master ice-climbing and train with crampons and ice axes
* Learn roped glacier travel and study crevasse rescue techniques
* Complete a CPR/first aid course
* Live in tents and learn camp-craft

Qualifications:
* College Credit
Colleges throughout North America have granted college credit for GVI Expeditions. Consult the College Credit page in the Resources section of the GVI website for more information.

* Internships and Field Work
By participating in a 10 week expedition you will be eligible to apply for an Internship or Job working in the field with GVI.

Cost in US$: From USD 2990 for 5 weeks

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical volunteer! The most important element is a willingness to help.

Age Range: 18-65

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 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