10 Nature Reserves where you can work as a volunteer

It is possible to help the Planet in many ways and one of them is doing volunteer work in nature reserves. It’s a unique opportunity to see amazing places in other countries, learn about animals and raise awareness of everything you can do to help them.

Currently, there are many options for places to enjoy your vacation and at the same time become a hero of nature, acquiring an experience that can change your life. O awesome.club compiled a list of reserves who are always looking for help. Do you cheer up?

Who doesn’t melt at the idea of ​​seeing a baby panda up close? If you also love these amazing bears, you can work as a volunteer in 3 of the panda centers that exist in China and offer this option. They are: Bifengxia, Dujiangyan and Gengda.

To find out how to work in these places, there is an official list of travel agencies that can advise you on costs, which start at 100 dollars a day. What will be your role in this adventure? According to Panda International, an organization that raises funds for these reserves, among the volunteer’s tasks are cleaning the areas destined for the animals, preparing food and providing help to the caretakers.

Located in Zimbabwe, this reserve has a lion conservation program that attracts the bravest and most adventurous volunteers. Among the daily tasks are helping the newborn cubs adapt to the wild (taking them for a walk) and feeding the biggest animals – all with guidance. The cost depends on how long in weeks you want to stay, with rates starting at $2,597 for two weeks.

4 hours from San José, the capital of Costa Rica, this reserve operates only with the help of volunteers and seeks people throughout the year to help the turtles. During the spawning season, the task is to patrol the beaches to locate the nests and save the eggs, as well as take care of the animals that are in rehabilitation, victims of some type of injury.

When it is not spawning season, volunteer work is also important, as it is necessary to prepare the places for the next arrival of the animals. All information on how to work on the reserve, as well as the different types of costs, are available on the website.

The reserve is mainly dedicated to the noble task of rescuing elephants that have been mistreated by humans, mainly due to tourism in the country. This refuge needs people who enjoy being in direct contact with animals and are not afraid to feed or bathe a being over 5 meters tall. Costs range from USD 485 for one week to USD 1,295 for 4 weeks and the request must be made on the official website.

Also focused on caring for elephants, work at the sanctuary consists of preparing the migratory path to be covered by the herd at certain times of the year. After all, the original path was invaded by humans over time, generating several conflicts.

The intention is for the elephants to have an open field to move south from the Shimba Hills reserve safe and sound. Among the tasks of the volunteers is the collection of information about this displacement. In addition, during the trip it is possible to have contact with some of the reserve’s mammals. The migration is planned by the Oceans2Earth organization, which is responsible for providing all the information regarding the route.

Puerto Vallarta, in Mexico, is a city known for its beautiful beaches surrounded by the Sierra Madre mountain range, but also for its huge and varied fauna, which includes crocodiles, iguanas and raccoons. The Estero El Salado reserve takes care of these species and many others without government support, so it’s always good to have the help of volunteer work.

As no food or accommodation is provided, volunteer work is free and includes tasks such as monitoring the region and supporting trips made through the mangroves.

Australia is home to hundreds of magnificent species, many of which are endangered. And that is already a reason to pack your bags and embark on an adventure to care for species such as koalas and kangaroos. To do this, one of the ways is to get in touch with GoEco, an organization specialized in this type of experience, which will advise you on costs, seasons to visit the country and everything you need to know about it.

Of course, not everything is fauna, it is also necessary to think about the beautiful flora of our Planet. In Canada, the Nature Conservancy invites you to plant trees and care for different protected areas, thinking ecologically and collaborating with the environment in a different way. The institution has a number of departments and areas you can be of assistance in, all with unique views of Canada. For more information, you can contact the Nature Conservancy through its official website.

This organization is responsible for taking care of wild animals that have been mistreated by humans, such as primates, felines and birds that were in captivity under poor conditions. Here, it is possible to learn a lot about these species, because people usually come into close contact with them, feeding them and helping the team with the statistics and rehabilitation of the animals. There are 3 locations: Machía, Ambue Ari and Jacj Cuisi and the approximate cost is 100 dollars.

The Amazon is the lungs of the world and we must take care of it as such. Amazon Watch seeks volunteers year-round to perform a variety of tasks, from answering the phone to helping with research to collecting data about the region.

The project has another very special detail because, unlike the other reserves, you also work with the residents, helping them to develop a better standard of living. If you are interested in traveling there, you can contact the entity directly through its official website.

Which of these reservations would you like to go to on your next trip? Tell our team in the comments!