The project
This project focuses on protecting wildlife and their habitats, while also supporting the breeding and care of rare or endangered animals. As a volunteer, you’ll work alongside local organisations involved in habitat protection, animal rescue and rehabilitation, conservation research, and advocacy to influence environmental policy and awareness.
Beyond practical animal care, the programme gives volunteers the chance to understand the social and cultural aspects of conservation work in India. You’ll take part in workshops, community interactions, and project evaluations, with mentorship and guidance throughout your stay. At the end of your placement, you’ll reflect on your learning and share the outcomes and impact of your work.
Typical activities include:
Treating and caring for animals.
Supporting research through surveys, documentation, and awareness campaigns.
Designing educational materials (IEC – Information, Education, and Communication).
Promoting environmental and wildlife awareness in local communities.
Further details, including specific project schedules and activities, will be provided in the information sheet before your placement begins.
Accommodation & food
You could be staying with local families near to the project. Sometimes, projects provide accommodation for the volunteers. The project will provide a room that is shared by other volunteers or with the staff of the project
Food: South Indian vegetarian or non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.
Location & leisure
Projects are spread out across different regions in South India. Your project location could be in any one of the following locations - Mysore, Kundapur, Udupi, Mangalore, North Karnataka or Pondicherry. You will be notified of the location of your project a month prior to your arrival. During the Orientation week, one can find out the leisure activities in your area. There are lots of things to do in the south of India.
Project host
FSL-India, (Field Services and Inter-cultural Learning - India) is a youth development organisation focused towards Inter-cultural Learning through Voluntary Services set up to promote Global Understanding by providing opportunities to the youth to work in different cultural contexts to appreciate Inter-cultural learning. Thereby, reducing boundaries and bringing people to work together in harmony by understanding the Inter-cultural aspects focusing towards development of people and society through youth mobility and volunteerism. Founded in the year 2000 and legally incorporated in 2001, FSL-India is a Trust under Indian Trust Act 1882. It was formed with the support of like-minded National and International Organizations with a primary purpose to bring about global transformation, progress and growth through youth exchange programs. FSL-India is headquartered in Bangalore, with regional offices in Karnataka (Bangalore, Mysore and Kundapur), Tamil Nadu (Chennai), and Pondicherry and is well equipped with experienced associates who support developmental activities across the country with the help of Local and Regional Partners. Annually, FSL- Indi a mobilizes movement of 500 and more youths from across the globe with the support of International Partners and local NGOs
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