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VolonTerre Africa is a brand-new structure in the world of ecovolunteering. It was founded by Nathalie, a Frenchwoman who left everything behind for a solidarity adventure in South Africa. Back in France, she created a platform to place ecovolunteers with associations she knew perfectly well. "I've always been committed ...
Discover the testimony of Timothé, who went to South Africa as an ecovolunteer in a reserve with VolonTerre Africa. The mission that welcomed you VolonTerre Africa - Research and conservation mission Weekly rate 550 euros The work of the ecovolunteer "During my stay at the research and conservation mission, I took part in ...
Lauren, an avid traveler, has been running a blog called Vision d'Ailleurs for several years now. Here, she shares her views on the world, travel and ecovolunteer missions. Hello Lauren, you say you've been traveling for several years. Are you still traveling, or do you take a break now and then? Travelling... For me, that means ...
Created in 2006, the Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage is the brainchild of Michèle, a Frenchwoman, and Ian, her South African husband. Today, this school, located in a private reserve in South Africa where injured animals are cared for, welcomes young children to raise their awareness of the richness and protection ...
While employed in industry, Céline and Anthony left the system, as they put it, to embark on ecovolunteering missions around the world. That was two years ago, and the adventure isn't over yet! Why did you choose the expression Around the Rock for your expedition? Céline and Anthony: Around the rock ...
For over two years now, Aurélie has been regularly involved in eco-volunteering missions. After 42 weeks of volunteering, she shares her experience by answering eco-volonraire.com's questions. How does she go about choosing her missions? How does she divide her time between her commitment to the Earth and her professional life? Meet the creator of 1 mois 1 ...
Mathilde Rémy would like to share with us her experience as an ecovolunteer at the Zoorefugio Tarqui in Ecuador, near Puyo. An enriching experience in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Laurence Dupont: What motivated you in this experience? Mathilde Rémy: I'd already had experience of volunteering with children in ...
Discover the Ecolybride project, led by Maude and Fabrice, on their ecovolunteering world tour. Eco-volontaire.com will provide regular updates on this couple who, for one year, will be joining 8 associations or organizations in 8 different countries. Laurence Dupont : You're off on an ecovolunteering world tour. What are your motivations? Maude ...
Astrid Clavé, veterinary surgeon, Master of Biology and certified equine zoo-anthropologist, has just published a book on animal communication. Focus on the relationship between man and animal in the heart of Kenya, on a farm that also offers stays for eco-volunteers. Laurence Dupont: You've just published a book entitled "Les animaux sont ma ...
Eco vadrouille is the story of four friends determined to "do their bit" to protect the environment. Their plan is to go on an ecovolunteering mission in South America in May/June 2017. > You are four friends with an environmental conservation project. How did you meet? We're a couple of friends ...
Discover the story of Caroline Ginel, who after a year spent in various wild animal refuges in Thailand, decided to make a long-term commitment to a center for gibbons in Indonesia. As part of her adventure, she shares her experiences and tips for avoiding certain pitfalls. Eco-volontaire.com: For several months, you were ...
How can I do ecovolunteering for free? This is a subject that comes up regularly on the Internet. On eco-volontaire.com, I've taken it upon myself to present both paid and free missions. In line with the ecovolunteering charter, created a year ago, to which I contributed, I emphasize the relevance of the project supported, as well as the distribution of ...
Discover Aurélie's website, Un mois une espèce, which presents the eco-volunteer missions she has been involved in. From seals in the Bay of the Somme to the polar fox, she explains the aims of the associations and the work required of the ecovolunteer. Each month, she tries to introduce us to a new species, juggling her freelance work with the ...
Céline Arnal, you were behind the creation of the Cybelle Planète association. What were your motivations? I've always had a passion for nature, so naturally I wanted to make a career out of it. After obtaining my doctorate in oceanology, I worked for various research institutes. The work was very exciting, but I had to ...
Rose went to Russia as an ecovolunteer with the Lupus Laetus association, working to rehabilitate wolves in the wild. Here's her account: "POSITIVE POINTS: Contact with nature, with wolves and, in general, with animals. Learning how wolves live, discovering the Russian way of life, ...
Ambre, a student whose eco-volunteering questionnaire was posted on eco-volontaire.com, shares the results of her survey. Do the respondents know about eco-volunteering? Which organizations do they volunteer with? For how long? How old are they? Read Ambre's analysis to find out all the answers. "The survey was administered from 27/01/16 ...
After nine years studying engineering, Kevin decided to set off on an adventure with his girlfriend Audrey. The couple set off for South America with the idea of traveling around Patagonia and up the continent for a few months. Kevin and Audrey "are not athletes", they point out, but ...
Hervé Dubois has been working for the planet and its inhabitants for over 25 years. After 15 years working for various international solidarity organizations, including Médecins du Monde, he created the Congé Solidaire® concept in 1999 and founded the Planète Urgence association. Around a third of the missions organized by Planète Urgence are ...
Audrey, 24, a young graduate (DEEST Technique Environnement), motivated by animal protection, wildlife, travel and the discovery of different ways of life, presents us her project of a useful world tour for the environment. She left on July 2, 2012! "Passionate about wildlife and determined to take action for ...
You decided to spend a year traveling around the world in an alternative style. Can you tell us a little more about it? After our first long-distance trip 4 years ago, we wanted to go back. But to do it differently. We were looking for answers to questions that were ...