Ghana Wildlife Society
Ghana
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Description:
Ghana's leading wildlife society, is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit making environmental organization which seeks to conserve wildlife in all its forms to ensure a better environment and improved quality of life for all people. The GWS was first formed in the early 1970s but functioned for a few years and became dormant. In 1991, it was revived by the Save the Seashore Birds Project - Ghana (SSPC-G), a project that aimed at protecting sea and shore birds and their coastal wetland habitats in Ghana. When the SSBP-G ended in June 1994, the Society took over and continued the conservation activities initiated by the project. The Society requires the following volunteers: * Researchers are required by the Wildlife Society to help search and document endangered species in the rainforests. * Students interested in wildlife conservation and want to work in the field are more than welcome to join the GWS team and share knowledge. * Vets are required to provide healthcare to endangered species in Ghana. This will include checking their fitness and check for and treat infections and diseases. * Professional photographers are required to take pictures of animals in their natural environment and follow GWS officials in their expeditions into the rainforests and other project locations.
Cost in US$: From $163 p/week
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Cost Includes :
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- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Written materials pre-departure
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Cost Include Description:
- Accommodation
- Welcome pack
- $100 donation to the host organisation
- In-country introduction to life in Ghana
- Airport pick-up & drop-off
- 24/7 Emergency support
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- animal welfare
- veterinary
- wildlife surveying
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Typical Volunteer: Our Volunteers join us from around the world. They are looking for interesting and exciting opportunities which will enable them to help in the development of Africa whilst at the same time increasing their skills and making themselves more employable.
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
Ikando's Mission Statement: Ikando looks to support local community organisations through the placement of international volunteers. We seek to offer volunteers affordable, quality and skill specific placements with organisations that require their help. We believe our volunteers can be catalysts for change within these organisations. Ikando aims to communicate through its volunteers the positive story coming out of Africa.
Year Founded: 2004
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