Wild
Side Recommends..
Hawaii
Dolphin, Whale, Volunteer and Internship Programs -
Where both
you and the marine life are wild and free
We
are often questioned about volunteer vacations, long-term, or other
opportunities available to participate in dolphin conservation in
Hawaii.
On-site
Volunteers (or for those anywhere who can work on their computers
from home)
The
Wild Dolphin Foundation's volunteer and internship (college
credits available) program is open to a wide variety of persons
who feel
this may be part of their life mission and can commit to projects
below. Limited training provided. No cost to program, however housing,
transportation or any other types of lodging or compensation are
not provided in the volunteer program. See the Wild
Dolphin Foundation volunteer page for more details and housing
suggestions.
Onboard
docents for "Dive
into Dolphins Tuesdays"
Personnel for ongoing marine
mammal, turtle, and coral reef research projects.
Videos
scanned for whale and dolphin photo ID's (100's of hours of above
and underwater footage)
Video's
scanned for whale and dolphin behavior patterns
Field
work -Shore observation of whales and dolphins, water quality
sampling, reef and turtle monitoring
Curriculum
and outreach development
Grant
writing
Data
entry of captains logs and journals on whale and dolphin tracking
Propagation
and planting of native and xeriscape plants; organic gardening.
Reef
Check and REEF survey efforts
Photography
of turtles for identification and tumor monitoring.
Both
volunteers and interns should apply for the program by writing a
letter of interest. You may first want to write a brief sketch of
special skills, experiences, and interests you think would assist
us. Be specific about research interests, period of participation
address how housing and transportation will be handled. . It is
very useful to be informed about the Wild Dolphin Foundation's background
and research interests and point out ways that your interests interface.
Although
the internships 
may
appear targeted towards university students, they are open to anyone
with a deep interest in the practical aspects of dolphin research.
Previous experience with dolphin research is not required. Instead,
enthusiasm, and interest in research and conservation issues are
necessary.
Please
see the The Wild
Dolphin Foundation's website for complete information
Research@WildDolphin.org
USA
Today, Feb. 26, 2004: 10
great places to spend a week or two with whales
Today
Show, Jan. 21, 2004; Volunteer
Vacations helping wildlife, Organizations offer volunteers the
opportunity to get up close and personal with animals, while learning
about the world around them (look for the box listings.)
Dolphin
Encounters l Whale Watch l Turtle Trek l Night Sails l Reef Snorkel l Special Request, massage
- etc. l Kayak l Rates, Prices l Online Booking
