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Volunteer conservation projects

Conservation work and volunteer projects

Questions to ask gap year organisations

Some of the gap year organisations featured in this section have helped us come up with some questions you should ask before signing up to a conservation placement...

- What is included in the price of the placement?
- Where does my money go?
- What type of organisation are you (charity, company etc)?
- Safety record of the organisation...
- What is the support network in-country? Will there be representatives I can go to for help and advice?
- What are the safety procedures/backup for evacuation etc?
- What training will I get prior to going overseas, or when I arrive?
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- What type of people will I be working with?
- What type/variety of projects will I be involved in?
- What countries can I visit?
- How much kit will I need?
- What support and advice is given for fundraising?
- What contribution will the team make to the project?
- What will my personal involvement be?
- Who else will benefit from the project?
- How sustainable or long-term is the project?
- What medical support is provided?
- What skills will I gain from the project?

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