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China - Giant Panda Center

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: GoEco - Volunteer Abroad

Posted on: January 23, 2013

Volunteer Opportunity description

Volunteer with majestic Giant Pandas in China.

Volunteers are welcome to assist in an exciting and rewarding program with Giant Pandas in China. Their survival is paramount and saving this amazing species is a race against time.

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Volunteer Work and Contribution:

Volunteers are needed to assist in safeguarding the future of these most captivating animals. Volunteers will take part in a program which includes in-depth training on the care of pandas and guidelines for working with pandas. Volunteers will be assigned as an assistant to a trainer, who will be able to answer their questions and instruct them in the care of pandas. Some of the activities are:

  • Prepare food for the pandas such as apples, panda bread, and carrots
  • Chop and carry bamboo
  • Clean panda enclosures
  • Observe and do research with the pandas
  • Assist in providing medical care of the pandas

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What's included in this project:

  • Accommodation: Shared hotel room for 2 - 3 volunteers
  • Food: 3 meals a day
  • Airport pickup: Included on arrival day for projects 2 weeks+ (there will be an 25 Euro extra fee for airport pickup for projects of a 1 week duration)
  • Orientation kit: Full project details will be sent following registration
  • Training: Pre-departure preparation and local orientation
  • Support: Local staff and 24hr emergency support

Check Chen's blog post on the GoEco Volunteer Blog about working at this project in China here's an excerpt from her story

' I travelled and made friends with people from around the world. The experience with the pandas will not be forgotton- they are just amazing creatures we played with them like playing with a puppy or a baby,'

-Chen

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Get involved and begin the journey of your lifetime!!!

How to apply

For more information and to apply, visit our China - Giant Panda Center site page, or email info@goeco.org

Location

Ya'an City, Sichuan, China

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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