Environmental issues and climate change awareness “The Earth is what we all have in common.” – Wendell Berry This is a quote we should all remember when embarking on an exploration of cultural immersion and volunteering abroad. We tend to forget that our actions impact our surroundings, the ecosystems and other living things. There’s a […]
“Shell-ebrating” our sea turtle partners’ great conservation efforts! In honour of World Turtle Day we wanted to highlight the great work our partners in Malaysia and Costa Rica are doing to help sea turtle conservation efforts. Unfortunately, nearly all species of sea turtles are endangered. Sea turtles are hunted and killed for their meat, skin […]
Volunteering in the Peruvian Amazon! Preparing for your volunteer adventure can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. Trying to think about what to expect when you arrive, what the work will actually be like. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Rosie, recently went and enjoyed her own volunteer adventure at the Peru Amazon Conservation Project! She shares […]
Happy Earth Day From Globalteer We want to take this time to wish everyone a Happy Earth Day. We at Globalteer understand just how important our earth is and how important it is to help conserve it. We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sudan, the last Northern White Male Rhino. This […]
Globalteer’s started working with the Borneo Marine and Sea Turtle Conservation Project in 2011 – which seems not that long ago, but is in fact half our life! Since we have been working together, the project has achieved great things and made huge progress in rejuvenating damaged coral reefs and protecting endangered sea turtles. But […]
BBC and Sir David Attenborough’s smash hit sequel, Planet Earth II, has taken the world by storm; not only for bringing joy to millions of people with it’s breathtaking insight in to some of the world’s amazing wildlife, but also – on occasion – leaving viewers upset and distressed. The season finale, shown in the […]
Would you like to volunteer AND get an internationally recognised qualification during your gap year or international travels? Or, are you looking to switch career and don’t know how to get into the marine science industry? We are excited to announce that in January 2016, the Borneo Marine and Sea Turtle Conservation Project will be […]
Globalteer is now offering the chance to volunteer at two new projects in the unique and unforgettable surroundings of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. Help conserve the Amazon Rainforest Our first new programme, the Volunteer Peru Amazon Rainforest Project, is a research and conservation project in the Madre de Dios Region of Peru where volunteers […]