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If you are interested in joining an expedition or volunteer conservation project, it is worth doing some research, as there are a number of excellent organisations offering unique and - we believe - potentially life-changing experiences working in the field of environmental conservation.
Different projects are suitable for different people. However, the quality of projects varies considerably amongst different organisations, and you should make sure that you ask a number of important questions before deciding which is the right trip for you.
Remember that an attractive website and appealing marketing do not necessarily mean that the expedition itself will meet your expectations, or give you the experience and training that you are looking for.
There are many considerations beyond the destination and accommodation. You may want to consider some of the following questions when deciding if a particular project is right for you:
- What are the aims of the project and research and how do volunteers contribute to these aims?
- What results and research have been published from the project and were volunteers involved in that work?
- What is the status of the organisation: charity, not-for-profit, private company?
- How many staff does the project employ to provide training, support and guidance for volunteers?
- What will my responsibilities be as a volunteer on the conservation project?
- Can I talk to ex-volunteers?
- What health and safety measures are in place for the project and volunteers?
We firmly believe that our award-winning, socially and environmentally responsible, volunteer programmes offer some of the most rewarding and productive marine conservation and educational experiences available today.
- National Geographic Adventure magazine has twice featured a Blue Ventures Expedition as "one of the world's top adventure trips" in 2005 and 2007.
- Read about us in "Ecotourism: Traveling the World to Help Save It", a travel feature by the New York Times.
- For more information on our Responsible approach, please click here.