| View Larger Image | Wildlife & Conservation Volunteering: The Complete Guide (Bradt Travel Guide) | Paperbackby Peter Lynch (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Bradt Travel Guides | | Edition: | Firstth Edition | | Page Count: | 208 Pages | | Publication Date: | April 14, 2009 | | Sales Rank: | 122,661nd |
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From student backpackers who lose sleep over the plight of pandas, to merchant bankers seeking a holiday that gives meaning to their money, the market for ‘voluntourism’ is booming. But should one camp out with underprivileged orangutans, or live it up a luxury eco-lodge? This ground-breaking guide dissects volunteering market—with a special focus on wildlife and environmental conservation—and helps prospective volunteers to find a genuine eco-friendly, conservation-focused experience. |
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Wildlife Lovers! This is for you! by Jane Stanfield (Lakewood, CO)  5 Stars
April 14, 2009
Wildlife Lovers! This is for you!
When I saw the pre-publication announcement for Wildlife & Conservation Volunteering, The Complete Guide by Peter Lynch, I was very eager to hold it in my hands.
Many of the organizations listed were new to me as they are predominantly based in the U.K. Besides covering the standard information of the type of projects offered and the price, Mr. Lynch delves deep into the administrative operations of the agencies with discussions on background, credibility, organization, where the money goes (ranging from no information to 70% support going to the projects), pre-departure preparation, environment, safety, demonstrable achievement and post-trip follow up. At the start of the discussion of each agency, there is an easy to read graphic showing the scores on the above mentioned indicators. I found it very helpful in comparing one agency with another.
As I had experience with several of the agencies, I was interested to see how they rated in the categories. My first agency scored between 3.75 - 5.00 (5.00 being the highest score) with most scores above 4.25. The 3.75 scores were for where the money goes (66% to the projects) and post-trip follow up. My second agency had a range of 1.25-4.25 with their highest score for in-the-field experience and the lowest scores for achievements and money (only 30% spent in the country and none on the actual projects). As I reviewed the discussion for the agencies I had used, I felt that the evaluations were fair and level handed.
While I had expected the book to include a compilation of agencies that focused on wildlife and conservation issues, I was thrilled to see the chapter and flow chart devoted to how to locate the best placement for your interest. There were many helpful charts with room for notes for potential volunteers to determine which species they prefer, what country they want to visit and where they choose to spend their time and money. Also valuable is the Country Guide in Appendix #1 that organizes the countries covered first by region and then by name. In the appendix, each country is analyzed for important travel issues such as carbon footprint, wealth indicators, risks and environmental issues and helpful information such as time zones and seasons as well as visas.
The only downside to any book that covers wildlife and conservation volunteering is that not all countries were represented. Mr. Lynch is already planning the next edition and he requests that his readers send him information on other agencies to be included.
Thank you Mr. Lynch. Well done. I look forward to your next edition.
Jane Stanfield
Author of Mapping Your Volunteer Vacation
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