Let's be a Volunteers of Orangutans!

Orangutan of Kalimantan (Borneo)

Many people work together to preserve the orangutan from extinction. You can also participate in this event, just follow the program at the Orangutan Foundation International (OFI). This program lasts for approximately three weeks in the hinterland of Central Borneo.

If you interested in, you should prepare $1.275 or approximately 11, 5 million Rupiahs. This fee applies when you are accepted into the program and ensure your role as a volunteer at OFI, but the money is not refundable.

You must have been a member of the OFI and at least 18 years if you want to apply for this volunteer program. Not only that, you also must be in good health physically and mentally, and ready to live in the jungle with very minimal facilities. Living in the forest also means you should be ready by the threat of tropical diseases such as venomous snake bites, malaria, dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), hepatitis, and typhoid.

Applicants are also responsible for any vaccinations are needed, that are anti-malarial drugs and other medications. Please note, you also must be free from tuberculosis (TB) for the sake of safety and health of orangutans. No need to worry if you are inexperienced. OFI is looking for people who have a desire to help, sincerity in helping conservation of forests and orangutans, as well as various working interest in OFI.

If accepted, you will be working approximately eight hours per day with a break on Sunday.

More info : http://www.orangutan.org/how-to-help/volunteer