Protect the flora and fauna of the Scottish Highlands. Do you dream of discovering Scotland and its biodiversity? Get involved in nature reserves in this fabulous region! All nature reserve projects here
Protecting Scotland's flora and fauna
Explore the Scottish Highlands, a European region still home to a rich and diverse flora and fauna. Our partner Fronteering will place you in biodiversity protection projects in Scotland. You'll have the chance to get involved at different sites within a network of nature reserves. The ecosystems you'll be working in will be varied: forests, grasslands, peatlands, coastal reserves, mountains and urban reserves. As you will have the opportunity to work on a number of sites, you will gain cross-disciplinary experience of the conservation of natural environments, as well as providing valuable support to the program. This ecovolunteering program gives you the chance to discover Scotland and the fabulous Highlands region. You'll be able to spot the European wildcat, the white-tailed eagle, the European otter, the osprey and the golden eagle!
Protecting biodiversity in nature reserves in Scotland
You'll be working as part of a small team of volunteers on nature reserves in Scotland. You'll be involved in a wide range of ecosystem conservation tasks.
Here are some examples of the tasks you will be asked to perform
- Felling non-native trees
- Wildlife monitoring and research
- Eliminating invasive plants
- Trail maintenance
- Fence construction
- Installation of signage in storage areas
- Construction of boardwalks
- Repairing bird shelters
- You are expected to work 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.
- Projects involve between 2 and 8 volunteers
Dates
- From 8 to 24 weeks, all year round
Rates
- 8 weeks: $2995 (approx. €2848)
- 12 weeks: $4195 (approx. €3990)
- 16 weeks: $5195 (approx. €4941)
- 20 weeks: on request
- 24 weeks: on request
Prices in euros vary according to the exchange rate
Included in price
- Placement (provided by Fronteering)
- Hosting
- Transport: from your accommodation to the project site and back.
- Professional training. You will be trained in wildlife conservation and research, and provided with tools, equipment and safety instructions.
- In the event of a problem with your volunteering project, Fronteering will mediate between you and the organization.
- Thanks to Fronteering, you can book tours in Europe after you have completed your volunteering project.
- 24/7 emergency contact (provided by Fronteering)
Not included in price
- Meals
- Plane or train tickets
- Travel insurance
- From age 18
- English (intermediate level)
- Minimum 8 weeks.
- Smoking is not permitted.
- A strong work ethic is required: reliability, responsibility, honesty, good sense of humor, dependability.
- Good physical and mental fitness.
- A love of animals and nature!
- You must read and agree to abide by the guidelines and ethics.
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Discover the fabulous Scottish Highlands!
- Protect Scotland's ecosystems - one of the last bastions of wildlife in Western Europe.
- Learn more about wildlife and environmental conservation and research.
- Work alongside a great team of staff and other volunteers!
- Improve your English
Housing
Volunteers stay in small single rooms, often with a local host family.
Meals
Meals are not included in the price, but you can buy all your food on site.
Location
Projects will take place mainly in the Scottish Highlands and other wilderness areas of Scotland. On request, you can also volunteer in the Edinburgh area for those who prefer a little more comfort and all the activities a big city has to offer.
- During your free time at the weekend, you'll have the chance to discover Scotland.
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About the partner organization
Fronteering is a Canadian organization founded in 2010, specializing in overseas volunteer projects aimed at preserving the environment, wildlife and indigenous populations. It has trips all over the world, but thanks to its Canadian base, it offers many positive-impact experiences in North America. It also focuses on the least-visited places on the planet. Places that still have a rich biodiversity and where you can experience a world that is still wild. Fronteering strives to offer volunteer experiences off the beaten track. Adventure is the order of the day! All missions with Fronteering
