Jane Goodall Institute Volunteer Program in Uganda

  Uganda

Entebbe

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: Placements start in early February and mid September - please note that exact dates are subject to change and are dependent on confirmation of school term dates.

Description: Volunteer and work with chimpanzees at the world renowned Jane Goodall Institute. Help raise environmental awareness and support humanitarian issues in Uganda. Join the Jane Goodall Institute and be a part of implementing strategies from head office in local schools close to the fragile forests that are home to the ever decreasing chimpanzee populations.

This six month internship is an incredible opportunity if you are interested in careers in ecology and/or the environment. Those applying for this incredible experience-giving volunteer work in Uganda will ideally have a background or relevant qualifications in environmental education. As a volunteer you will be training and teaching Ugandans about environmental conservation and also about humanitarian issues.

* How this program makes a difference:

Over the last four years this project has helped to increase the quantity and quality of environmental education taught in schools surrounding forested areas. Students participate in visits to forest education centers and gain a personal connection with the forest habitat. Many students have chosen to undertake conservation projects to help the environment, animals and the human communities surrounding them. These projects have included activities such as tree planting, composting, awareness campaigns, and water and sanitation projects.

Highlights:
* Work with the world renowned Jane Goodall Institute
* Promote conservation
* Work in the rural schools
* Help protect endangered chimpanzees

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Cost in US$: $3250 for 6 months

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Uganda Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: 2008 marks a decade of commitment from GVI to all volunteers and partners. Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998