Volunteer with the Sri Lankan Wildlife Conservation Society on this GVI program and experience the amazing way of life the beautiful island of Sri Lanka has to offer. Contribute to wildlife conservation while you work alongside field scientists cataloguing and conducting surveys in the forests, on the grass plains and in the water holes. In your spare time discover the spectacular waterfalls, beaches, bird watching, fascinating culture, forests and a variety of national parks that Sri Lanka contains. Help the endangered Sri Lankan elephants by aiding in human-elephant conflict resolution and the effort to develop sustainable conservation strategies to protect the elephants. You can also be a part of the ground work in establishing the first Trans-Climatic Zone National Park in Sri Lanka.

*How this program makes a difference*

The Sri Lankan elephant faces an uncertain future, reduced to fewer than 3,500 in the wild, the elephant has suffered from habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, habitat degradation and poaching for ivory. Dedicated conservation efforts, backed by political will and commitment and adequate financial support, are needed to halt these threats and ensure the long-term conservation of this species.

Highlights:

• Work on a tough, physical research project
• Learn about Asian elephants
• Work in rural communities
• Monitor wild populations in the National Park
• Explore this amazing island
• Interact with the local community

Please visit the GVI website for more information on this program: http://www.gviusa.com/projects/Asia/Sri%20Lanka/volunteer-elephant-and-community-project-sri-lanka/home