Travel Tree City/State: Shimoni, Kenya Country: KENYA Wildlife Research & Community work in Kenya REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Global Vision International 3 High Street St Albans Herts UNITED KINGDOM AL3 4ED Phone: 01727 250 250 www.gvi.co.uk Program description: This Kenya expedition combines wildlife research with community work. Based in the Shimoni Archipelago, on the coastal border between Tanzania and Kenya, your time will be divided between the island Wasini, the Shimoni village and the satellite camps on the borders of national parks. You will take part in dolphin, turtle, and humpback whale studies, as well as primate research with Angolan Black and White Colobus monkeys in the coastal forest. You will also work on community development projects, teaching English and working on sustainable tourism developments, making this an extraordinarily varied volunteering opportunity. *How this program makes a difference* GVI’s Kenya Expedition makes a difference in three ways; cetacean research, community development and Terrestrial ecology studies. Through environmental education and current wildlife monitoring studies, our work has been building capacity within the communities, assisting locals in developing sustainable tourism practices and protecting cetacean and primate species in the region. Highlights     Live and work alongside local people and fishermen     Learn a variety of marine and terrestrial survey skills     Spend days on the research boats on warm, crystal-clear waters     See turtles, dolphins, whales, manta rays or whale sharks     Study the Angolan black and white colobus monkey     Visit prime breeding areas for turtles     Explore inland Africa, camping in and around some of the most renowned national parks     Assist in teaching English to children and adults     Assist in environmental education and awareness programs     Take optional locally taught Swahili language and cooking lessons General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 18 - 65 Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies No. in group: 24k Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Group living How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months What are the dates of this program: Expeditions depart throughout the year, visit our website for upcoming start dates. Benefits and advantages of the program: * BTEC in Biological Survey Techniques Gain a BTEC qualification with GVI in a range of habitats in coastal Kenya. Become qualified to manage successful scientific research projects around the world. Inquire with GVI for more information. * College Credit Colleges throughout North America have granted college credit for this GVI Expedition. Consult the College Credit page in the Resources section of the GVI website for more information. * Internships and Field Work By participating in a 10 week expedition you will be eligible to apply for an Internship or Job working in the field with GVI. Cost or price of this program: From £1575 / $3150 for 5 weeks Typical person for this program: There is no typical volunteer! All expedition members must be enthusiastic, interested in conservation and prepared to work in a team. Application process Involves: Visit the GVI website and apply online, a member of the GVI team will contact you to secure your expedition place and answer any further questions you may have. 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