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Volunteer in Israel - Long Term Wildlife

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: GoEco - Volunteer Abroad

Posted on: January 30, 2013

Volunteer Opportunity description

Come and join a unique conservation project in the beautiful desert landscape of the Arava, Israel.

Help to re-populate the nature reserve with the species of animals native to this historic land. Volunteers will join the wildlife reserve staff with it's on-going conservation and animal care work.

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Volunteer Work and Contribution:

During the project, volunteers will become an integral part of the staff at the wildlife reserve. Duties include:

  • Preparing food and feeding animals
  • Cleaning and maintaining reserve facilities
  • Observations and data collection
  • Accompanying & assisting park rangers
  • Constructing enrichment facilities
  • During the summer, long-term volunteers may be asked to lead short-term workcamps of up to 10 volunteers at the reserve

It's important to note that work tasks are likely to change and be unpredictable due to the dynamic nature of the reserve.

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What's included in this project:

  • Training: GoEco volunteer and travel orientation in Jerusalem
  • Accommodation: Shared apartment on Kibbutz Grofit
  • Pre-departure assistance: Full project details sent after registration
  • Support: Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Check Yan's blog post on the GoEco Volunteer Blog about working at this project in Israel Here's an excerpt from his story

' I was exposed to the magical beauty of the unique desert of Israel, I met the most amazing people – both volunteers and staff – whom I still keep in contact with today. I even have a trip planned next year with friends I met here. I saw wild nature – sunrises, sunsets: quiet and peaceful – freedom for the eyes. I was exposed to the lives of animals on the reservation both day and night and saw what a guest to Hai Bar would not see even after 20 visits'

-Yan

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Get involved and begin the journey of your lifetime!!

How to apply

For more information and to apply, visit our Israel - Long Term Wildlife site page, or email info@goeco.org

Location

Arava Desert, HaDarom, Israel

Time Commitment

Duration
Less than 3 months
Time commitment
A lot (10+ hours/week)
Times of day
Mornings
Afternoons
Days of week
Weekdays
Schedule
Flexible schedule
Start and end dates
See website

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