Volunteer in North America

"I loved it so much I extended my 5 month stay to nearly a full year, and I’d go back time and time again if I could."
Emilia Monks

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Vaste Landscape views and Wildlife rescue – Volunteer in Canada and USA

The vast stretches of the American continent provide incredible displays of the variety of natural landscapes. From the snowy tipped mountains of the north to the Great Plains of the central parts of the United States, to the magnificently deep gorges of the Grand Canyon, and from dense cloud forests off the coast of California, to stretching deserts in one part and icy lakes in another.

From coastline to coastline, the subcontinent of North America contains some of the worlds most visited national parks and a set of changing landscapes that leave you feeling as if there isn’t enough time in the world to explore them all.

We provide the opportunity to volunteer in the USA on our conservation and ecological restoration programme in California.

Volunteers can also join either of our wildlife rescue projects in Canada, including in British Colombia as a wildlife rescue intern for 4-8 weeks or more.

Our Projects in North America

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Wildlife Rescue & Rehab Volunteer Project, Canada
- Duration 4 weeks-3 Months
- Prices from £195
Volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Ontario that specialises in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick, injured and orphaned Canadian native mammal species including moose, lynx, bears, otter, beaver, raccoons and more.
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Wildlife Rescue Internship Project, Canada
- Duration 4 weeks-6 Months
- Prices from £195
Join a team of passionate animal husbandry professionals in the field and get hands-on experience in a wildlife rehabilitation centre that specialises in the treatment, care and release of sick, injured and orphaned Canadian native mammal species including black bear, raccoon, river otter, beaver and more.
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California Conservation Volunteer Project
- Duration 8 - 12 weeks
- Prices from £1550
An opportunity to volunteer all across National Parks and Nature Reserves throughout California, whilst gaining experience in ecological restoration and conservation work
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"My favourite project was in the backcountry of Kings Canyon. This was a truly remarkable experience spending a month in the high Sierra Nevada mountains. A challenging experience but one that has stayed with me since then."

David Swallow

Jenthe Verschuur

"It was incredibly rewarding to see the orphaned, injured and sick animals that come in grow big and strong and meet their personalities. The long days were filled with laughter, friendship and beautiful experiences that I will never forget!"

Jenthe Verschuur

"I loved it so much I extended my 5 month stay to nearly a full year, and I’d go back time and time again if I could."

Emilia Monks

Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

Based on mitochondrial evidence, scientists have concluded that all Native Americans come from a single population group that lived during the time of the last ice age.
North America is the only continent in the world that has all climatic types.
Two of the world’s largest tectonic plates are in North America. They collide frequently along California and Alaska, which usually causes violent earthquakes in the area.
Death Valley, where North America’s lowest point is located, is also where the world’s highest air temperature was recorded.

Wildlife in North America

Wildlife in North America

The diversity in landscape and habitat across the subcontinent means a variety of fauna and flora can be found and experienced by volunteers in North America. It is home to multiple different ecoregions and there are some recognisable and interesting species that make up an important part of the wildlife. There are over 800 species of bird, including the United States national icon – the bald eagle or the Canadians national bird – the common loon. There are many incredible mammal species, ranging from grizzly bears, mountain lions and wolves to beavers and Caribou. Marine mammals like blue whales, spinner dolphins, orcas and porpoises live off the coastal waters. Reptile, amphibian, fish and invertebrate species are found in abundance from rattlesnakes, snapping turtles and alligators to spotted salamanders and tree frogs.

Conservation Threats

Conservation Threats

Because of the array of species, there are also multiple flora and fauna on the continent which are endangered or increasingly threatened. Some of the most common dangers are climate change, habitat loss, pollution and invasive species. Mammals are severely affected by increasing habitat destruction across the subcontinent. Common threats to fish include overfishing, habitat degradation, poor water conditions and climate change – which is particularly relevant for coldwater fish, due to their extreme sensitivity to changes in water temperature. Our volunteer and internship programmes in North America offer you the chance to get involved in hands on conservation work and environmental education with a view to preserving the habitats and species under threat.