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Volunteer for two weeks to assist vital conservation efforts on this long running research project in Kenya.

Smaller Earth Volunteers will live and work in the beautiful Shimoni Archipelago, off the coast of the Indian Ocean on the border with Tanzania, Africa, a world class location for dolphins as well as other wildlife. Volunteers will conduct dolphin research from a surface vessel and have the opportunity to snorkel coral reefs to survey turtles. Full training is provided by the full time research staff allowing volunteers a hands on and invaluable contribution to the preservation of these majestic animals. Volunteers can also choose to combine this project with other Smaller Earth programs in the area including our teaching english project and primate research project.

Start Dates

Various start dates throughout the year. Checkout the Smaller Earth website for further details.

Costs / Benefits

This program costs just £695 and includes:

*Airport pick-up and transfer to base
*All food and accommodation
*Training materials and science equipment
*Comprehensive training necessary for research techniques
*24-hour in-country support and a 24-hour emergency phone line
*All normal Smaller Earth pre-departure support and services

Requirements

No previous experience is required, but volunteers must be able to work as part of a team, have a strong interest in wildlife and conservation, a sense of adventure and be prepared to enjoy Africa in a rustic way. Days are hot and dusty, and volunteers can expect to experience all the adventures and rigors of Africa on a continual basis. In addition, all volunteers will have to complete a swimming test on arrival at the base (an unaided 200m surface swim, followed by a ten minute float in the open sea environment). Participants must be enthusiastic, adventurous and respectful of their host country’s culture and environment. Minimum age limit is 18 years old