Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers offersvolunteering programs specifically tailored for highschool groups. These initiatives help highschool students learn and develop essential field techniques for their careers in science, conservation and/or research.Our highschool conservation study opportunities within Australia are ideal for enthusiastic secondary students who are keen to get out into nature.
There are so many benefits to conservation volunteering for highschool groupswith Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers.
Program Versatility
These highschool group volunteering programsare customised to complement and enrich the school curriculum. If there are specific learning objectives that need to be achieved, our team help to ensure that all bases are covered and that students get the absolute max out theirconservation volunteering program. From the Australian outback to the tropical coral reefs, Oceans 2 Earth Volunteersoffer an extensive range of animal welfare and conservation programs to choose from or you can combine programs for an all-encompassing land and marine conservation highschool volunteering experience.
Inspiring Leaders
All of our project partner leaders are specialised in their field of work and very experienced, which means students are learning from the best. The project leaders inspire the students and aim cultivate future leaders in conservation and educate them on the importance of protecting our precious Australian ecosystems.
Practical Experiences
With a focus on a growth mindset, all our programs incorporate a good balance of theoretical and practical learning in the field. With the guiding hand of experienced research scientists and rangers, students develop relevant research and monitoring methods they can apply in a safe and supportive environment.Hands-on, practical experiences enable thestudents to become thoroughly immersed so they can thrive and learn to adapt easily to new situations.
Team pride
Avaluable experience gained from of participating in aconservation initiative with is the sense of team pride. Students work together toward a common goal which boosts the morale amongst peers. Not only will your students be learning about the importance of protecting our ecosystem and applied conservation management, but also understanding the importance of working together and developing a supportive team spirit.
Travelling and Experiencing Australia
We believe it is important that ourfuture Australianleaders in conservation understand the issues and concerns surrounding conservation in Australia.Our country has very biodiverse and rich ecosystems that need protecting. There are a multitude landscapes to explore from coral reefs, swampy wetlands, tropical and temperate forests, and desserts plains all bound by beautiful coastal shores. Currently, conservation is at the forefront of world issues, therefore, there is no better time to explore Australia while at high school, giving students a taste of what it would be like to work in this field.
If you’re a secondary school educator or program coordinator and are seeking eithermarine conservation field study opportunity or environmental conservation opportunity into your highschool curriculum, visit our website to explore what Oceans 2 Earth Volunteershave to offer. If you have any further queries then do not hesitate to contact us at volunteer@oceans2earth.org.
Written by Megan Cundy, Marine Conservation Advocate for Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers
