Iguana Project
Situated off the coast of Honduras on the Caribbean island of Utila, volunteers on this project will work at an Iguana Centre which is dedicated to the protection and breeding of the Utila Iguana. The centre was founded in 1994 and is vital for the on-going protection of the endangered species, which is threatened by unsustainable development of the mangroves and beaches, over-hunting, as well as by increasing pollution. As a result, the work in the iguana sanctuary has become even more important and the contribution by volunteers is vital to the on-going preservation of this species.
The centre's efforts are focused on understanding the natural history of Utila and the Iguana through different scientific research. Daily activities include feeding the iguanas and educating the local community and school groups about them and their environment. Volunteers will help with conducting guided tours, working on general maintenance of cages, feeding and cleaning the iguana enclosures, gardening, etc. There may also be the opportunity to get involved in research and data gathering as well as any special projects at the centre.
The centre is located on the he beautiful tropical island of Utila, nestled in the Caribbean Sea 29 km from the Honduras mainland port of La Ceiba.
Volunteers are accommodated at the centre in dormitory-style rooms with 2 to 4 people per room. For this program food is not provided; volunteers have the use of a kitchen and should budget around $10 per day for meals.
: Program Requirements
For this program volunteers must be:
* at least 18 years of age
* physically fit
* be enthusiastic about working with animals
* know at least basic Spanish or be willing to learn prior to leaving
Details on the costs of this program can be found at
http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/honduras
If you have any questions please contact us at
info@volunteer.org.nz
The Global Volunteer Network offers volunteer opportunities in community projects throughout the world. We currently provide volunteer programs through our partner organizations in Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Ecuador, Ghana, Honduras, India, Kenya, Nepal, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Peru, Romania, Rwanda, South Africa, South Dakota, Thailand, Uganda, and Vietnam.
