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We are a nonprofit organization driven by the purpose of combating ocean pollution, with the main strategy of containing floating solid waste and recovering degraded mangrove areas.

Rivers and estuaries with dense populations along their banks, especially on the peripheries, carry an enormous amount of plastic into the oceans. Ten rivers carry almost all of the plastic into the oceans. Researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig, Germany, analyzed the concentration of plastic in 57 rivers around the world. Eight of them are in Asia, while two are in Africa. The biggest polluter is the Yangtze, located in China, which releases 1.5 million tons of plastic waste per year into the ocean (more than is released by the other nine rivers combined). Together, the 10 rivers are responsible for dumping up to 2.75 million tons of plastic into the world's oceans each year.

Our voluntary actions are a research tool, environmental awareness and alert to the serious situation of marine pollution by plastic and mangrove deforestation in the Santos - São Vicente estuarine system. More than 80% of the plastic collected on the beaches in the region comes from disposal in mangrove areas occupied by stilt slums.

Since 2008 we have organized 160+ voluntary cleanup actions involving 4,000+ volunteers that removed 60+ tons of marine litter.

We believe that the recovery of rivers and estuaries is the main measure to drastically reduce the amount of plastic in the oceans. This is what we do, with your support, in the Santos - São Vicente estuarine system.

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iNaturalist generates the most diverse, recent, and dynamic dataset of biodiversity in the world. You can help it grow and maintain high quality data by:
- Posting your own observations (especially focusing on less-observed areas and species)
- Encouraging others to use iNaturalist (especially in less-observed areas)
- Identifying other people's observations
- Adding annotations to observations

You can find more links and details here: https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/ways-to-help-out-on-inat-wiki/1983

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Learn about the island fox and convey their story to the general public. Help raise funds for island fox conservation through sales and donations.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
1st Shift	6	n/a	n/a
2nd Shift	6	n/a	n/a

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If there is one simple fact that may just change your thoughts on renewable power, it's this one.

In a single hour, the amount of power from the sun that strikes the Earth is more than the entire world consumes in a year.

“Solar Punk” is the festival theme, which envisions a future where community and technology are integrated to create a self-sustaining system. In this event, attendees will learn about alternative self-sustaining ways to work and power their daily lives. It is an iconic one-day event that celebrates the best of Burien and empowers the community by bringing eco-friendly businesses together to showcase what they do and connect them to the community as potential employers. Business, Arts, and Culture are the three most powerful drivers of community participation and engagement in Burien and the pillars upon which the festival is based. The proceeds from The Burien Solar Punk Festival will be utilized to support: Key Tech Labs Green Jobs Expo, a Mini Job’s Fair, a Small Business Expo, funds for the new micro solar system, and stipends for the youth Green Pre-Apprenticeship Program

At this year’s Burien Solar Punk Festival you will see green technologies, Like an air-to-water generator, that creates clean drinking water out of the air. You will also see a microgrid solar system that generates energy from sunlight. We even have a farmbot which is an open-source CNC machine that will weed, water, and seed a garden bed all by itself. The future is now and the future is green.

For more info about the event and all that will be taking place during the event visit the event webpage at www.TheBuriensolarpunkfestival.org
To learn more about Key Tech Labs visit www.keytechlabs.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General Volunteering	4	n/a	n/a
Parking lot attendant	5	n/a	n/a
Vendor Set Up	5	n/a	n/a

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Experience a distinctive opportunity to directly contribute to wildlife conservation in the Portuguese countryside through this agricultural humanitarian mission. You will have the chance to witness, nurture, and protect a diverse range of species, including deer, wild boars, eagles, llamas, Eurasian lynxes, Iberian wolves, European otters, and even brown bears!

As a volunteer in this project, you will have the privilege of supporting a nature park that not only has a positive environmental impact but also integrates individuals with disabilities into the local community. The overarching goal is to rescue animals from mistreatment, illegal trade, and zoos. Within this project, we provide care, medical treatment, and a natural habitat where animals can thrive.

Working alongside dedicated local staff, you will engage in various tasks related to wildlife conservation within the reserve. Additionally, you will contribute to the functioning of the farm by tending to horses, cattle, ducks, pigs, chickens, and more. These responsibilities include observing animal behavior, preserving the forest ecosystem, maintaining habitats, feeding the animals, and participating in various seasonal activities.

The organization responsible for managing the animal refuge operates as a social enterprise with a mission to promote local development and combat poverty by supporting and integrating individuals with disabilities. This organization plays a vital role in the local community, with 43% of its staff comprising individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

While this agricultural humanitarian mission is open to all, a certain level of physical fitness is required. Participants joining the winter program should be prepared for temperatures ranging from 5 to 15 °C and are advised to bring warm clothing. For those participating in the summer program, where temperatures range from 25 to 38 °C, comfortable and lightweight clothing is recommended.

REQUIREMENTS:
– Registration form with your contact details and travel dates (which will be sent via email).
– Dietary preferences/allergies.
– Passport scan.

Please visit our website for more info regarding duration and pricing (etc).

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In rural areas of Thailand, many families live in unhygienic housing, and there is a need for significant renovations in local public spaces and community facilities like temples and schools.

Our missions include:

1. Upgrading and installing proper sanitation facilities.
2. Revitalizing schools through painting and refurbishment.
3. Ensuring secure housing and dwellings.
4. Collaborating with local communities to support their development initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to various tasks, ranging from mixing cement and painting to more complex jobs like plastering walls and repairing roofs.

Throughout the program, a construction professional will serve as our coordinator, providing guidance and supervision to ensure site safety and the quality of housing renovations.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
1. Foster cultural exchange by working closely with the local population.
2. Gain hands-on experience in small-scale construction and renovation.
3. Assist local Thai communities in enhancing their living conditions through our construction projects.

SCHEDULE AND TYPICAL DAY:
Monday to Friday:

After breakfast, you will arrive at the construction site by 08:30, where our coordinator will brief you on your daily tasks.

Typically, you will spend approximately 4 to 5 hours per day working on the project, including a lunch break on-site. You will finish at 13:30, leaving your afternoons and weekends free.

Please note that the schedule may be adjusted or modified due to factors like weather, local conditions, or unforeseen circumstances.

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum age: 16 years old
Minimum required English level: intermediate
Required criminal record extract: during registration
Required passport copy: during registration
Participants under the age of 18 must provide a parental consent letter, and participants over 65 years old must provide a medical authorization.

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Volunteers will embark on an extraordinary and captivating journey, actively engaging in the conservation, rehabilitation, care, and research of African wildlife. Within our sanctuary, a haven for orphaned, injured, and conflict-affected animals, volunteers will have the rare opportunity to work closely with a diverse range of majestic creatures. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, caracals, warthogs, antelope, baboons, and an array of birds, smaller African mammals, and farmyard animals all find sanctuary here.

The role of Wildlife Conservation Volunteers is paramount in providing essential care to animals in rehabilitation or permanent captivity, as well as contributing to the continuous development and maintenance of the sanctuary. This extraordinary opportunity grants volunteers hands-on experience in every aspect of African wildlife care. Through a rotational group system, volunteers partake in a variety of tasks, ensuring exposure to a diverse range of experiences. To fully grasp and appreciate the scope of our project, we highly recommend booking a minimum of three weeks on site.

While some duties may not directly involve animal interaction, they remain integral to the well-being of our residents. General maintenance and cleanliness of the grounds, including tasks such as grass cutting to mitigate ticks, fleas, snakes, and spiders, as well as waste management, are crucial for the health and safety of all animals under our care.

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to engage in a multitude of farm-related tasks, as responsibilities are rotated among the team. This ensures that each individual has equal opportunities to assist with farm maintenance and interact with the animals.

EXAMPLE ITINERARY:
Our volunteer schedule operates on a rotational group system, ensuring that every participant can partake in as many activities as possible.

Throughout the day, groups engage in two to three activities between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. A brief morning break is followed by a lunch break from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.

Weekends follow a separate schedule, with Saturday mornings dedicated to specific activities. In the afternoon, volunteers indulge in a non-work-related, fun-filled activity, followed by a delightful braai (barbecue) session. Sundays are divided into two teams, with one team participating in food preparation in the morning and the other team taking charge in the afternoon, allowing for half the day off. During non-working hours, volunteers are free to explore and enjoy the sanctuary at their leisure.

Please keep in mind that occasional changes to projects may occur due to factors such as weather conditions, conservation priorities, material availability, or the progress of ongoing initiatives. We kindly request your flexibility and understanding in accepting these changes, as we assure you that the replacement projects will be equally rewarding and enjoyable.

REQUIREMENTS:
– Up to date CV/resume.

– Copy of return flight itinerary.

– Intermediate level of English, understanding and speaking.

– Acceptance subject to availability of position.

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We are a nonprofit organization devoted to preserving our environment. Our primary aim is to foster a bond between humanity and nature, enabling individuals to develop compassion and a sense of responsibility towards Mother Nature.

The puma serves as our symbol. We strive to raise awareness about the puma's situation in Córdoba and across the country. Through education and research, we have established various programs to improve the current state of the flora and fauna that enrich the puma's habitat. As a keystone species, the puma not only acts as an umbrella species but also directly influences the biodiversity and abundance of other species.

We provide refuge for animals that have been trapped or involved in the exotic pet trade. Some of these animals are injured and permanently reside at our reserve, while others can be released into their natural environment.

Additionally, we care for other rescued animals, including the indigenous Eagle (Geranoaetus melanoleucus), ferrets (Galictis cuja), monkeys (Alouatta Carayá), llamas, Mayocastor coypus, peacocks, rabbits, hens, owls, ducks, parrots, and more.

Situated in a stunning area approximately 90 km southwest of Cordoba, our reserve offers a picturesque view of the Andes. Our dream is to restore this mountain range to a more natural state. After two decades of working alongside Mother Nature, we are embarking on a transformative task. This small portion of the mountain range has been affected by forest fires and urbanization. Our goal is to reintroduce native species of flora and fauna, remaining true to our motto: "one that looks after with the stealth of a puma."

We welcome tourists, as it allows us to engage directly with people and hopefully foster a connection between them and their environment. "We care for what we love, we love what we know, and we know what we are taught." We also offer year-round courses and workshops on various topics such as large felines, birds of prey, snakes and arachnids, and Córdoba's mountain range forests.

VOLUNTEER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Environmental education: Conduct guided tours for tourists, deliver environmental education talks and workshops.
2. Environmental preservation: Exotic species control, contribute to the Seed Bank by collecting and selecting seeds of different native species.
3. Environmental enrichment: Engage in activities to enhance the welfare of the animals, participate in organic gardening, handle animals.
4. Research: Aid researchers, monitor trap cameras.
5. Maintenance: Maintain trails and signage, perform cleaning tasks, manage waste for recycling.

VOLUNTEER WORK SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE):
Volunteers will work for 9 hours per day, with one day off per week.

REQUIREMENTS:
-Be in good physical and mental shape
-Must be 18+ (or get parental approval)
-be a team player, have initiative, and perserverance
-Be up-to-date with vaccinations and have tetanus vaccine.
-health insurance and clean health history

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The Marine Conservation Program in Australia is designed for individuals with minimal to moderate reef experience who want to contribute to the marine conservation effort. The program involves working with a team of dedicated marine biologists and other industry professionals to monitor the long-term health of coral on the Great Barrier Reef.

Volunteers are expected to carry out the following tasks during each set dive:

- Conduct an underwater monitoring and species count on the Great Barrier Reef, including corals and marine life species, for a minimum of 10 minutes per dive.

- Conduct a 360-degree survey of the seabed at the dive site, with the objective of clearly identifying all the animals and plants observed in each section.

- Document any observed impacts on coral, such as bleaching or damage.

- It is important to note that a designated member of the group will be responsible for taking photographs to support all observations. An underwater camera will be provided for this purpose during each trip for the group.

Program length is 2 weeks,
Ages 18+
Must be able to speak fluent english, submit an up-to-date CV/ Resume
Acceptance subject to availability of position** Visit our website for more info and prices.

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The Galapagos Islands offer a haven for naturalists and explorers due to its exceptional landscapes, diverse wildlife, and eco-friendly tourism opportunities. Initially, the islands had a fishing-based economy and a small population that relied on the land for sustenance. Later, the islands witnessed the unregulated trade of sea cucumbers and lobsters, resembling the Wild West. However, the islands are now a top ecotourism destination globally, attracting many visitors. Even though the Galapagos Islands are well-preserved, with 95% of its original biodiversity intact, there is a growing demand for tourism, leading to the rapid expansion of eco-friendly activities.

Duties:
- assist park rangers out in the field with maintenance of visitor sites, trails, and protected areas
- support invasive species removal programs
- according to the needs of the National park at the time, you will support in ecosystem conservation and restoration activities such as controlling introduced species and protecting endmeic species out in the field
- replacement and maintenance of information signs
- assist in activities aimed at the promotion, dissemination, and devolopment of sustainable tourism projects for the Galapos National Park
- Help develop projects with the Galapos National Park according to the interests and skills of the volunteer, as well as the priorities and guidelines established by the park and its staff
- activities that volunteers have carried out include translation and design of educational and / or promotional matieral, making satisfaction interviews with tourists, etc.

Ages 18+, Must have a minimal interest in environmental conservation , good physical condition, travel and reparation insurance, be able to adapt quickly. Visit our website for more information and prices.