Volunteer project

Where is my mind?


I totally forgot to mention the project on volunteer organisation, which we were determined to prepare before the Easter break. My group, constising of Hermine, Johanna, Julia S. and me chose to present a very special and almost unique volunteer project; is set in the Caribbean. Right, in the Caribbean! What you could do there except for sunbathing, I’m going to tell you now.
Actually, the whole project takes place on the island called St. Eustatius, where you have to fullfill some tasks. The main aim is the conservation of the two National Parks (the Marine and the Quill Park), which are located on this island. As well as this, you have to do gardening and work on the trail system.The most exciting or fascinating part of this program might be the monitoring and tagging of the sea turtles during their nesting period.

All the volunteers will be supervised and probably one of the most important points to mention is that you don’t need any specific qualifications AT ALL!- solely self-motivated.
The costs for the two-month project are about € 1446 ,-, ehich covers all program costs, including the food for two months, an organised boat trip to nearby islands as well as the pick up and drop off at the airport. What you have to know additionally is that the flight costs extra, which makes it even more expensive. Before I forget, the participants have to bring their own tent, because they are living on the campside set in botanical garden. Sounds great, doesn’t it?

Summing up, I really think that for people who are interested in nature and living in a tent this project is just perfect. I probably wouldn’t do it, although taking care for sea turtles sounds tempting. However, when it comes to sleeping in a botanical garden with nothing around me but the pure and untouched nature,I think that would give me the creeps.

If you are looking for further information or even want to apply for this program see: www.workingabroad.com




PS: The volunteer fair was a fantasticc idea, because we all got the opportunity to talk in English and to learn about the numerous possibilites everyone of us has doing a volunteer job.