Things I Learned as a Volunteer Vet in Papua New Guinea
From bilums to betelnuts, Papua New Guinea was a fascinating place to volunteer. Here’s what I learned about culture, life and veterinary medicine!
Volunteer Interview: StreetVet UK
Volunteer Veterinarian Juliet gives an honest account of the joys and the challenges that come with treating the homeless pets of Bristol with StreetVet.
Volunteer Interview: Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
Straight from the horse’s mouth- The Aberdeen RDA team share why they became volunteers, and explain what makes their experience unforgettable.
Volunteer Interview: Seal Rescue Intern in Ireland
Laura started her volunteer internship at Seal Rescue Ireland to complement her biology degree, but she learned a lot more than seal husbandry! Read all about her experience and the highlights of her time in Ireland here.
Rediscover your Spark through Volunteering: Interview with Jo
From volunteer Vet Nurse to Programme Manager for an international charity, Jo shares why she started the veterinary volunteering facebook groups, whats its like working in chernobyl, and how volunteering has shaped her life at home and abroad.
Top Things to Do, See & Eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos Islands
Want to kayak with sea turtles, explore lava tunnels and eat empanadas like a local? Discover the best things to do, see and eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos.
Volunteer Interview: Vet Student in the Galapagos
As a lover of both wildlife and sunshine, Katelyn chose to end her veterinary studies with a month volunteering in the Galapagos. We sat down one evening after a long day in the clinic, to talk about her experiences at Darwin Animal Doctors.
Volunteer Interview: Primate Keepers in Spain
Fundació MONA is a charity-run sanctuary for chimpanzees and macaques that have been rescued from the illegal exotic pet trade or the entertainment industry. I sat down with three of their volunteer keepers- Sally, John and Sarah, to hear about what its really like to be a primate keeper.
Top Things to Do, See & Eat while Volunteering in Midigama, Sri Lanka
Volunteering at Animal SOS Sri Lanka was rewarding work, but there were plenty of other great things about living in Midigama too! Here are some of my favourites!