Gap Year Volunteer Project

Matilda GriffithYear 9

Volunteer with Gorillas in Cameroon

O 25 years ago my Mum went to Africa and went in search to find the Silver Back Gorillas , it was an experience she will never forget and although she wasn’t there on a gap year and wasn’t going there to volunteer I'm going to go in her footsteps and this time volunteer with the Gorillas in Cameroon.

O What the Cameroon project is asking for is that people come for 3-5 days to 2 weeks to 3 months and come and experience a moment like no other, moments like going into rural villages and meeting the local kings, chiefs, teachers and children. Going up the mountains and seeing a Gorilla in its natural habitat. Its an experience that you wont be able to explain!

Africa

Cameroon

Charity (GVI)O Global Vision International….GVI is an international program that is located in the UK but has strings attached around the world for people to connect and help out.GVI is a non-political, non-religious organisation that helps and supports those in need or have been victims to natural disasters around the world. From humans in villages in need from Africa to animals as small as a baby turtle’s on the beaches of Greece. GVI supports over 100 projects in 25 countries, you can find over 3,000 volunteers being sent through each year.GVI started in 1997 and has grown to being a strong, successful and respectful international volunteering organization.

What are there goals?- To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- To advance education and research for the benefit of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment- To relieve sickness and preserve and promote the good health of persons- To relieve poverty, financial hardship and distress

Specific ProjectOThe Cameroon Gorilla project last 3-5

days, one: cherish the moment when you find them and two: give them the references they need.

OLive like a localOProtection is the number one priority

when it comes to the conservation of animals and together you will teach the locals the importance of keeping the animals safe.

Which social justice issue is being addressed

O The gorillas and chimpanzees in Cameroon are on the edge of extinction. Habitat loss and poaching are threatening these magnificent animals like never before.

O Wildlife and Terrestrial Conservation is GVI social justice issue that they are manly issuing to the Cameroon Gorillas, and there protection is the main priority as well as there land which is being taken down more and more each day.

O Poaching is another major issue that the Cameroon gorillas are facing, they are being killed for there meat and fur, this is bringing them closer and closer to extinction.

Cameroon Gorillas are on the brink of extinction

Application processO Find the right trip for you

– Cameroon Gorilla ProgramO Discuss your options

– How long do want to go for?- What do they expect from me?

O Complete your online application O Acceptance

- emailO Pre-departure

-Learn what you will need to do on the program - The staff will make sure that from the word go you are ready for what is needed on the trip.

O Depart -You are now off on a trip of a lifetime!!

Reference'sO Websites:http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_definition_of_wildlife_conservationhttp://www.gvi.co.uk/programs/volunteer-gorillas-cameroonhttps://www.google.com.au/imghp?hl=en&tab=wiwww.gvifoundations.co.ukhttp://www.gvi.co.uk