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Wild Animal Conservation in Ghana
Location: Ghana: Accra
Term: Throughout the year
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
1557 Ogden St. Suite 5 Denver, CO 80218 United States
Call Us
Phone: (303) 321-8278
Fax: 303-847-5445
Description
ELI works with an endangered primate center which aims to help protect and promote two highly endangered forest primate specis in Ghana, the roloway monkey and the white-naped mongabey. The center houses 12 mangabeys, which represent more than 10% of the world-wide captive population of this species. Working with the European Breeding Program for Endangered Species, the primate center has made great strides in helping to ensure these species will continue to survive into the future. Participants with a background in vetrinary work or zoological sciences are especially needed to assist with these efforts. Volunteers with less education and experience are also needed, however, to help with everything to feeding and cleaning, to community education.
Highlights
This program provides volunteers with hands-on experience and helps them to see and understand Ghanaian life. There are opportunities in both rural and urban areas. A series of visits and discussions for 6 days allows students to begin adjusting to life in Ghana. The orientation covers among others, culture, language, immigration/visa, health, money, transportation and food matters. Participants are then transferred to their final accommodation.
Qualifications
Participants with a background in vetrinary work or zoological sciences are especially needed to assist with these efforts. Volunteers with less education and experience are also needed, however, to help with everything to feeding and cleaning, to community education.
Intern Types
- Animal Sciences
- Environmental Management
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
varies by duration
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
yes
Volunteer Types
- Animal Welfare
- Biological Research
- Conservation
- Economic Development
- Environment
- Research
- Veterinary
Age Range
18+This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Guest House
Participants Travel to Ghana
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Other
- Resume
- Written Application
ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement
ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.
Year Founded
2001
