Amboseli Elephant and Wildlife Volunteer Project - Kenya
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Program Terms • Year Round Program Participants • Undergraduate (College) • Graduate (College) • Adults		Quick Look • Location: Amboseli National Park - Kenya • Language of Instruction: English Overview Includes placement, housing, and meals! Eco-volunteers: * Collect data together with community game scouts * Track and record elephants and other wildlife species opportunistically and on fixed transects (work will be done in a vehicle, which will be used to follow the elephants quite closely.) * Count elephants and record their location using a GPS * Record number and location of other large mammals within their locality * Be encouraged to look for and participate in community development projects such as building and working in schools and medical clinics (this work will be done outside the park.) You'll be picked up from the Nairobi International Airport and will spend the first day and night in Nairobi for orientation. After that, you'll be taken to the Amboseli National Park in Kenya. All Volunteer in Africa Programs include: * Housing in campsites and tents * Meals provided by the project, but prepared by volunteers * Airport transfer and all project-related travel * Specialized training for each project from qualified staff, researchers and animal care specialists * Bi-weekly access to email and phone facilities * 24-hour support by our local partner Eligibility Applicants must: Be 18-50 years of age Be in good health Have a positive attitude and be willing to live/work as part of a team Enjoy working with animals and outdoor activities Dates The deadline for the full application is 2 months prior to your desired start date. Deadlines The deadline for the full application is 2 months prior to your desired start date. Contact InterExchange 161 Sixth Avenue New York, NY 10013 USA Tel: 212-924-0446 Fax: 212-924-0575 Email Send Email Web Visit Website
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