WILDLIFE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING
We develop different wildlife conservation projects in Panama. With us you will be exploring different jungle habitats and doing different expedition activities. Your passion for the conservation of the last left wild places has brought you here to Panama. Find the pursuit of enjoying and witnessing these places and participate hands-on with their conservation.
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
We can only achieve our goals with the constant support of our volunteers. Our wildlife volunteer opportunities are paid or self-funded positions in Panama. Work like social media management, data analysis, participate in one jungle expedition with our scientists, be part of an environmental education workshops and tree planting activities.
AS A WILDLIFE VOLUNTEER YOU WILL:
- RAISE AWARENESS AND VALUABLE FUNDS.
- ASSISTING PWCC WITH THE MANY CHORES, DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES.
- BECOMING GLOBAL ADVOCATES FOR PWCC.
- BRINGING FRESH IDEAS, SKILLS AND ENTHUSIASM TO OUR PROJECTS.
JAGUAR CONSERVATION
We have been monitoring jaguar populations using 40 camera traps since 2018. Our aim is to estimate how many jaguars are left inside this park and the density of it’s prey. We also develop environmental education workshops for children in the area. This project takes place in communities around Cerro Hoya national Parks.
HARLEQUIN FROG
To monitor and study the last viable remaining population of harlequin frogs in central Panama. This project was established to study and protect these frogs in the wild. We work closely with the community members and children living in the area. These fragile ecosystems support a vast array of biodiversity the must be protected before they disappear forever. This project takes place in Santa Fe National Park.
SEA TURTLE
To monitor and study endangered Green Sea Turtles in Panama. We work with a coastal local community to monitor nesting, relocate eggs, release baby turtles and gather important information about this specie in the Pacific coast. We also encourage the protection of the species via environmental workshops. This project takes place close to Cerro Hoya National Park
GREAT GREEN MACAW
Macaws are long-lived and have a slow life-history; they often only produce one chick a year and are inconsistent with their breeding attempts. Ensuring that wild adults can live long enough to fulfil their breeding potential can dramatically help endangered parrot populations recover. We monitor local macaw populations around Cerro Hoya, and develop environmental education workshops for children.
LEAF TREES
LEAF is first online platform where you can learn about your favourite jungle animal and its connection with some of the most important trees in the rainforest and at the same time have someone planting a beautiful tree for you. Sold trees are planted around national parks, and we develop tree planting workshops for local communities. Check leafwildlife.com
Your Conservation Volunteering Requirements
- Motivated and conscientious individuals with a genuine interest in conservation.
- Willing to assist with various aspects of this organisation.
- No specific qualifications are required to become a wildlife volunteer
- Basic command of Spanish language is necessary.
- Conservation volunteer must be self-funded
- Need to be practical & content to live in tropical and remote areas.
General Information
- Volunteer placements are available for minimum one month.
- Cost for one-month placement is $1,200.
- Volunteer is expected to help with the preparation their meals.
- PWCC has not facilities in Panama,
- We arrange accommodation and transport within Panama.
- Complete our RELEASE FORM.
What is Included
- All in-Panama Expenses covered (food, accommodation & transport).
- Opportunity to participate in 1 jungle expeditions.
- Any equipment required directly related to a project work will be provided.
- Whist in the city or the jungle, meals will be provided.
- Entry permits for National Parks for the duration of your placement if necessary.
- Registration with the local Civil Protection Emergency Service (SINAPROC).
What is NOT Included
- You must be responsible for arranging their own Panama entry Visas (if required)
- You must organise their own comprehensive medical insurance prior to travel*
- Along with personal items you will be required to bring some basic equipment for camp life (e.g. a head-torch, water bottle, etc.).
- Any meals outside PWCC Camps/Projects.
- Personals of any nature.
- Entry fees to any other tourist attraction / adventure activity
- Airfare to and from Panama Tocumen Airport.
*N.B. Please make sure your insurance provider is aware of the activities and tasks which you may be undertaking during your participation in this programme. Ensure they are aware you will sometimes be walking in pristine jungle environments. Please ensure that your insurance package covers emergency medical evacuation and repatriation.
Your next step…
If you are interested in applying for the position of wildlife conservation volunteer please complete this questionnaire and let us know via volunteer@panamawildlife.org
After that we will arrange a Google Meet call with you to check your details and answer all your questions.
Be part of something special and join us to support conservation and communities in the Rainforests of Panama!