PhilippinesBookings NOW and continuous throughout the year
Project start date August 2012
Normal AWF rates apply
Pounds/ Euro 110pw for stays of four weeks or more (dearer for shorter stays- see booking form), includes multi bedded and simple accommodation. Volunteers work on a variety of projects but can focus on areas of specific interest for such as dissertations. See booking form for all information on booking. Participants must check out their own national guidelines regarding entry visas and inoculations. ALL volunteers must provide evidence of comprehensive medical insurance covering repatriation in worst case scenario
Projects 2011/2012
Conservation
Bat surveys daily in caves, mountains and forests, weekly harp trapping for more in depth study.
Education
Teaching English in local schools, about bats.
Social Anthropology
Collating stories on myth and legends, across the tribes, music, crafts. Film making, photography
About The Philippines The Republic of the Philippines, capital Manila, is a small country with a population 94 million people. It is located in south west Asia within the pacific 'ring of fire' exposing the country to frequent earthquakes. Its tropical climate makes it prone to typhoons as it is normally very hot and humid. The intensive forests and the extensive coast line result in the Philippines being considered a "mega-diverse" country. The country is home to many animals and plants many of which are endemic including the Visayan spotted deer, Visayan warty pig and several species of bats. Illegal logging has resulted in serious deforestation the total forest cover has decreased from 70% to about 18.3%.
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