Volunteer on a Conservation Research Projects with Koalas in Queensland, Australia

  Australia

• Queensland: 
Queensland

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates

Description: GVI is recruiting physically fit, adventurous volunteers to join a research team living in the Australian bush and monitoring koalas. Join this amazing wildlife research project and live and work in a unique environment in central Queensland while you contribute towards vital research on these beautiful creatures. Very little research about nocturnal koala behaviors exist at present, so this is a great opportunity to monitor first-hand these amazing creatures at night. In addition to conducting surveys both during the day and night, you will learn about the unique plant communities that exist in the 22,000-acre site, and will be involved in extensive sampling techniques. Side trips include a visit to the beautiful Whitsunday Islands and tour of the Eungella National Park. This really is an ideal trip for any conservation enthusiasts with Aussie adventure in mind!

*How this program makes a difference*
This GVI project focuses its research on the diurnal as well as the nocturnal behavior of koalas, of which little is known. Volunteers play a large role in collecting important data, such as local climatic characteristics, tree selection and diet. This will help our understanding of koala behaviors, their feeding habits and their habitat use.

Highlights:
* Work on valuable research project
* Live in the Australian bush
* Take part in both day and night surveys
* Visit the Whitsunday Islands
* See Eungella National Park

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Cost in US$: $1660 for 2 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

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