Once you’ve traveled with us on a wildlife volunteer program, you won’t see the world in the same way again. You’ll experience the raw beauty and vulnerability of nature as you work alongside an amazing team. Together, you’ll protect endangered animals and ecosystems. So get your backpack, because you’re going on an adventure!
Our programs cover an incredible range of environments, from mountains at the top of the world, to the island jewels of the Nile that inspire a sense of wonder with their lush and verdant style. If you love volunteer work with animals, you can unleash your passion in different ways, like:
- Protect the Big 5 and work with animals like elephants, lions, and leopards at a nature reserve.
- Explore the rich biodiversity and wildlife of the pearl of Africa.
- Support wildlife rehabilitation at the various conservation centers.
You’ll support and learn from professional environmentalists and scientists, as well as people from the local community. We offer safe, ethical, and sustainable animal volunteer projects in Uganda. You’ll always be aware of the impact of your work and you’ll gain hands-on wildlife conservation work experience. These include reforestation efforts, and scientific research methods.
We’re here to help you choose the project that lets you pursue your passion for animals and nature. If your interests are drawing you more to imparting knowledge, check out our Teaching Projects.
Since we know that going abroad comes at an environmental cost, we started our own Carbon Offsetting Initiative. If you book your trip through our dedicated travel team, we’ll offset the carbon from your flight by planting mangroves and bamboo on one of our Conservation Projects.
Is wildlife volunteering in Uganda right for me?
Our wildlife conservation volunteer opportunities are ideal for people who want to work with animals and carry out fieldwork in fascinating environments. You’ll get the relevant training when you arrive, like how to set camera traps or to complete wildlife surveys, so you don’t need previous experience. A passion for wildlife conservation and your explorer’s hat are great starting points!
These programs are also a good fit for anyone interested in getting first-hand insight into global environmental issues. You’ll do hands-on work, which includes educating local people about the importance of protecting the planet. Your activities will involve doing scientific research, collecting data in the field, reforestation, and more.
If you’re looking to complete a conservation internship in Uganda, we’ve got just the thing. Read our blog on Wildlife Conservation internships.
If you’re interested in animal volunteering in Uganda, but feel a Conservation & Environment Project isn’t right for you, you may be interested in our Veterinary Medicine & Animal Care Projects.
What will I gain from wildlife conservation volunteering in Uganda?
By working with animals in the heart of nature, you’ll give back to a community that needs help while developing your own skills.
Here are just some of the benefits that our previous volunteers talk about:
- Knowledge of practical conservation and environmental sciences
- Global competencies like teamwork, communication, leadership, resilience, organizing, planning, and time management
- The ability to work and empathise with people of different cultures and backgrounds, helping to develop a ‘global mindset’
- Confidence from pushing past your comfort zone
All of the above will help your personal development and add practical wildlife conservation work experience to your resume.
Why does wildlife conservation volunteering matter?
Protecting our planet is more important than ever. As the human population increases, natural habitats and resources are declining. This has a devastating impact on wildlife and vulnerable ecosystems. They can’t recover without our help.
In today’s fast paced society, it’s easy to feel like part of the problem rather than the solution. Now’s the time to take action, so that future generations can enjoy our planet for years to come.
How are our animal volunteer opportunities different?
At Avella Sights, our first aim is to benefit the communities and environments we work in. You can be assured that your project is ethical, well supported, and part of a better future. Here’s just a few elements of our work that set it apart from other programs:
Be fully supported by staff
You’ll work alongside members of the local community and Projects Abroad staff. You’ll also be part of a wider network of volunteers. At each project, there is a full-time member of staff whose job it is to support our volunteers. They’ll work with you to make sure you spend your time in a way that genuinely makes impact and brings value to the program you do.
In addition, many of our staff at Conservation Projects are experts in their fields, with years of training and practical experience under their belts.
Recording our work in a secure database
- We created the Avella Impact Database to track the positive impact our projects have in local communities.
- This is a secure and anonymous database that we use to identify specific areas of need.
- We can also monitor individual projects to track their development.
Programs that have an impact
All our programs are well researched, targeted, and sustainable. We aim to make a difference to the local community for the long term, as well as the animal species we work with.
Our Animal Protection Policy
We take protecting the animals and wildlife we work with very seriously. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive Animal Protection Policy to help guide our animal volunteer programs abroad.