How would I go about getting sponsored by a company so that I can volunteer for conservation projects abroad?

Question

I have looked into volunteering for various projects abroad and I would love to do it. It does however cost to volunteer and I was wondering if there are any companies or organisations whom help fund this type of thing. Thanks.

Answer 1

I would suggest wrting to anyoneof the major oil companies and in particular Mobil as I know for a fact that they support projects abroad. Not sure about the funding though. However, there is always VSO Voluntary Services Overseas that may be the route to go down. Especially relevant if you have certain skills to take with you.

www.vso.org.uk

Good Luck

Answer 2

You may be able to find a corporate sponsor, but i'll wager it's going to be extremely difficult.

Consider joining the Peace Corps if you are qualified.  They pay pretty much all your expenses, and even offer money for school loans and such.  They also pay a small sum for you to re-adjust when you return home.

Answer 3

...and you have to be an American citizen for the Peace Corps. It thats of interest.

If you're a Brit, I recommend Trekforce (www.trekforce.org.uk) as they are very accommodating for volunteers, and help guide them on how best to rise money, and have been known to postpone a placement if you don't have enough funds at the time.

I'm sure other NGO's do the same, so ask them, you may well be pleasantly surprised by the response.

The emphasis, however, is very much on you. Organize a charitable run, car boot sale, promise a company you'll wear a T-shirt with their name on it when you're out there - you'll be amazed how keen companies are to show they're doing their bit to save the planet. Oh, and you have to prove you're raising money for a charity - this is where the NGO can really help. And they will.

But you need to ASK!! Go knocking on doors, you have to decide what it is you actually want to do first though, so sign up and go for it!

Enjoy and good luck.

Answer 4

That will be difficult

Answer 5

The Peace Corps. You have to volunteer for 2 years and 4 months. (4months of training, 2 years volunteering).Go to their website.