- Indonesia
About Program
Volunteer in Indonesia and contribute to fighting illegal wildlife trafficking. Located on the island of Sulawesi, this wildlife conservation volunteer placement is based at a centre set up to combat wildlife trafficking, and to provide rescued animals with a place for rehabilitation.
The island of Sulawesi is the closest of the Indonesian islands to the Philippines. Illegal traffickers smuggle animals from Java, Sumatra, and Borneo across to the Philippines, where they are then smuggled onwards. Orang-utans, sun bears, gibbons, and pangolins are some of the most endangered mammals smuggled out of the country, often to be kept as pets. Many of the animals are also at the mercy of poachers due to a thriving bushmeat trade.
Volunteer in Indonesia and experience one of the most ecologically diverse and stunning destinations, and gain insight into the realities of poaching and rescue, and the challenges the wildlife faces in Indonesia.
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Program Highlights
- Live and work in one of the most biologically diverse eco-systems in the world
- Learn about the reality of rare animal trafficking and poaching
- Be a part of tackling wildlife trafficking, and rehabilitating animals that have been rescued
- Get your hands dirty cleaning out enclosures, preparing food, and making yourself useful in any way you can
- Volunteer at a highly ethical wildlife rehabilitation centre where they practice a safe-distance and no handling policy of the wildlife - both for the safety of volunteers and to ensure that the animals do not become accustomed to human contact
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Location
Indonesia, the world's largest island country with over 17,000 islands, exudes diversity. Each island has a unique mixture of people, customs, food, and landscapes. If you are looking to experience an incredible rainforests, see some of the world's rarest animals, and learn about different cultures - Indonesia is the place for you.
