Wildlife Research in Greece
Wildlife Research in Greece
Location
  • Greece
    • Thessaloniki
Length
2 to 12 weeks
Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, 529 Plan eligibility, Work study, Work exchange, Sliding scale fees, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding
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Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Academic Year Fall J-Term Maymester Spring Spring Break Summer Year Round
Housing
Apartment
Language
English
Weekly Hours
40
Age Min.
18
Age Max
80
Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years old or over and preferably with least one year of undergraduate study completed, with a relevant scientific major

Pricing

$3,100
Price Details
Duration / Fees (USD)
4-Weeks $3,100
5-Weeks $3,600
6-Weeks $4,100
up to 12-weeks is also possible

Deposit (non-refundable): $350 paid upon acceptance to the program. The remaining fees are paid not less than sixty (60) calendar days prior to the internship start date

The program cost includes:

24/7 in-country support
Airport pickup
Fully furnished shared accommodation
Reference letter
Local English speaking coordinator
Personalized shadowing plan
Program & city orientation

The program cost does not include:
Travel to/from Greece, meals, major medical insurance, and all personal expenses and anything else not mentioned.
What's Included
Accommodation Airport Transfers Transportation Wifi
What's Not Included
Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Meals Travel Insurance Visa
Sep 09, 2026
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About Program

If you have a passion for environmental research and the protection of wildlife fauna /natural habitats, coupled with the chance of exploring Greece then this program is designed for you. You will participate in a work experience program that is designed as a holistic experience in learning & living the every day life at a bear/wolf rehabilitation and environmental awareness center.

Conduct wildlife research in Greece, focusing on wolves, bears, lynx, and wetlands. Gain hands-on experience in animal husbandry, behavior studies, and habitat management

Program Highlights

  • Observe wolves, bears, and lynx in their natural habitats and study their behavior.
  • Assist in habitat restoration and management efforts for endangered species.
  • Conduct wetland surveys focusing on species diversity and population dynamics.
  • Engage in public awareness campaigns to promote wildlife conservation.
  • Gain hands-on experience in animal husbandry and conservation fieldwork.

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

Each participant’s identity may present challenges and questions, in addition to opportunities, when immersing in a new and different culture. Exploring a new culture can sometimes lead to experiencing a cultural shock as some places have different cultural norms, ranging levels of racial/ ethnic diversity, and are less aware or not so “politically correct” as your home country might be. Cerca Abroad strictly adheres to a non-discrimination policy of not denying any person access to, or participation in or the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or developmental disability.
All our staff & local host teams are welcoming and inclusive of the LGBTQAI+ community, making our programs LGBTQAI+ friendly. Cerca Abroad strictly adheres to a non-discrimination policy of not denying any person access to, or participation in or the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or developmental disability.
Cerca Abroad welcomes and supports participants that are Differently-abled/neurodivergent and offers a range of internship abroad programs that are specifically adapted to host interns. Although participants with neurodivergency have successfully participated in our programs, due to the nature of the abroad programs, the degree of access varies based on the activities, location and available infrastructure. Hence, at the application stage it is important to discuss with your Cerca Abroad program manager the program’s accessibility aspects and requirements. Cerca Abroad strictly adheres to a non-discrimination policy of not denying any person access to, or participation in or the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or developmental disability.
Cerca Abroad welcomes and supports participants that have limited mobility conditions (including wheelchair users) and offers a range of internship abroad programs that are specifically adapted to host interns. Although participants with limited mobility have successfully participated in our programs, due to the nature of the abroad programs, the degree of access varies based on the activities, location and available infrastructure. Hence, at the application stage it is important to discuss with your Cerca Abroad program manager the program’s accessibility aspects and requirements. Cerca Abroad strictly adheres to a non-discrimination policy of not denying any person access to, or participation in or the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical condition or developmental disability.

Impact 🌎

Our steps towards creating a responsible experience

- We only work with registered organizations that have proven record of sustainable & ethical practices and long-term expertise in their field
- We collect feedback from all our participants and our host sites to continuously improve our participant’s experience
- We regularly visit our host sites to offer support/training, to evaluate processes/costs and provide transparent and affordable programs
- We review and evaluate each intern application and check their qualifications, criminal background and medical status for eligibility and suitability
- We ensure that our participants’ work does not impact the employment opportunities of the local community
- We refrain from overcrowding our host sites with participants and allocating only those that are needed
- All participants are requested to sign a Code of Conduct prior to arrival, which is designed to protect all stakeholders from inappropriate behavior or abuse
- Participants that breach ours or the host site’s Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct will be removed without refund
- We take extra care allocating participants in sites that involve the care of others as well as animals

We are committed to support our participants to create a positive impact on the local communities in parallel to their learning and developing activities abroad. Recognizing and evaluating ethical issues promotes responsible traveling which translates to a positive impact on the host communities and our interns. The relationships that are formed, the exchanged ideas, the local economy that is revived, the hands-on project that our participants contribute on, all leave a lasting a sustainable impact in each host site.

Our aim is to present realistic expectations to our participants, be honest and transparent on how we operate and use feedback from our interns and host sites to improve our processes and services. We remain committed to create a positive impact, whether it is with our stance for the environment (by becoming carbon neutral) up to working with hosts with similar values.

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Devin-Danielle
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Yes, I recommend this program

Wildlife Conservation Work

Hello, my name is Devin-Danielle and I am a rising junior at the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in North Carolina, in the United States. I chose this internship because I am particularly passionate about wildlife conservation and biology and this opportunity provided me with the perfect experience for hands-on learning. So, one thing that I’ve found interesting was using these cameras to check the population density of wolves, bears, and other native species in the area. Apart from this, we track the paths of these animals and we also collect DNA of bears by going to their scratching posts and collecting hairs. Overall, I am pretty pleased with the coordination of my experience and I really enjoyed my time here. Thanks.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
The most surprising thing I did was collecting bear DNA by visiting their scratching posts and gathering the hairs they left behind.
Pros
  • Unique wildlife monitoring techniques like using cameras to study population density
  • Hands-on DNA collection from bear scratching posts
  • Well-coordinated and enjoyable overall internship experience
What other participants should know
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