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  • 50 countries throughout the world
  • 1-2 weeks
  • Freshmen & above
  • No language prerequisite
  • Scientific field research and conservation projects

Description

Earthwatch Institute arranges "expeditions" for volunteers interested in working on scientific field research and conservation projects around the world. Volunteers do not need any special skills to participate.

Volunteer Field Research Winter Break 2009 - Puerto Rico's Rainforest

  • Winter break: Jan. 8-17, 2009
  • U of M Freshmen and above
  • No academic credit , directed study credit optional Volunteer field research
  • Tents and bunkhouse
  • No language prerequisite

For more information please visit the Puerto Rico's Rainforest program page

Volunteer Placements

A wide range of program options are available, including:

  • Amazon Riverboat Exploration
  • Archaeology of Peru's Wari Empire
  • Behind the Scenes of Grey Whale Migration
  • Carnivores of Madagascar
  • Climate Change at the Arctic's Edge
  • Coral and Coastal Ecology of the Seychelles
  • Desert Elephants of Namibia
  • Human Origins at Olduvai Gorge

More information

To apply click here or for more information visit the Earthwatch Institute web site.

 
Last modified on November 21, 2008