Available Placements
IVP is a non-profit local community group with an
international perspective, having contact branches in over 50 countries
worldwide. IVP focuses on organising work camps around worthwhile community
needs and causes, for which it recruits participants from Australia and all
across the world through its global network.
Ecoteer offers different types of placements:
Ecotourism Projects
Volunteering on ecotourism placements offers diverse activities for the volunteer, such as teaching english, acting as a tourist guide and conservation work. Placements can last up to 12 months, although shorter placements are available.
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Conservation Projects
These often involve participation in worldwide conservation efforts and are generally short-term placements, ranging from 1 to 6 months.
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Humanitarian Projects
These are humanitarian-type projects which involve helping and rebuilding deprived communities. Placements are usually long-term (6 months or more) and especially recommended if you have a medical background or want to help children.
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Teaching Projects
These placements involve a high proportion of
teaching. You will either teach at a local school, orphanige or in a
community centre. Some placements will only allow volunteers with teaching qualificationse others are more relaxed and open to everyone. Volunteers will normally be teaching children aged 5-12 but some maybe older.
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Thesis/Research Projects
These projects allows you to conduct scientific study for your thesis (Bachelors, Masters and PhD) while you volunteer. You can conduct your study at a range of placements across the world. You will also be expected to help on a regular basis at your placement and will need to bring your own scientific equipment.
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Organic Farm Projects
Organic farms offer you a chance to work for your keep. Many people
volunteer at our farms to help prolong the time spent away. You will
meet many travellers, short and long stayers, at these farms. Help is
most needed during times of harvest when you will be expected to work hard
during the day and party hard by night!
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Placements
Featured Placements
Marine Nature Reserve
Welcome to our multi-award winning lodge. We are located in the middle of a Marine Protected Area off the island of Zanzibar. Some say the coral reef here is the best in the world.
We are looking for volunteers who have experience/degree of teaching English, marine biology, cooking, graphic design and general administration.
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Guatemalan Wildlife Preservation Organization
Guatemalan conservation project
This wildlife organisation cares for and rehabilitates wild animals confiscated from the black market.
Volunteers will help in feeding and caring for the animals, including parrots and monkeys.
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