Wildlife & Conservation Volunteering: The Complete Guide (Bradt Travel Guide)
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1841623830 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Wildlife Lovers! This is for you! Jane Stanfield 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. "One of my faves!" according to J1. This has fewer listings than most other volunteer books I've read, but is much more in depth. Gives you a breakdown of the organization's history, where your volunteer money goes, as well as safety ratings and preparatory advice. Excellent!. Elizabeth Cook said Very good but UK-focused. I was disappointed to discover that the book is almost all UK-based organizations. I was annoyed by having to convert all the funding information to dollars, etc. It is a great book but not so great for U.S. customers.
This updated guide includes long- and short-term opportunities from roughing it in tents, through simple permanent accommodation to quasi-luxury. Peter Lynch investigates volunteer organizations and rates them according to a range of verifiable criteria, including their scientific usefulness. Their credibility is assessed in terms of: accolades and endorsements, organization, financial records, evidence of environmental benefit and scientific outcomes. First-hand accounts by volunteers provide insight into the day-to-day life of
This timely and important guide is a must-read for anyone who wants to contribute properly and positively to wildlife conservation.' Kate Humble, TV presenter 'A comprehensive guide which helps to identify and explore the issues surrounding volunteering, whilst also providing a reliable and objective assessment of the companies offering volunteering experiences.' Justin Francis, founder, responsibletravel 'An extremely useful starting point for any conservation volunteer faced with the tricky task of finding a project that is appropriate for them and also genuinely contributes to wildlife and environmental conservation.' Richard Hammond, greentraveller 'This guide is an extremely useful reference ' BBC Wildlife
. Peter Lynch is a freelance travel writer. He has been on several conservation volunteer expeditions and is the author of the first edition of Bradt's Wildlife and Conservation Volunteering