Volunteering and Travel: Giant Pandas in China

We have a good connection with professional researchers and nature reserves in China. And there are different conservation stories which need more help.

In 2014, EcoAction is going to launch several more volunteering programs themed in different species, such as Giant Panda in Sichuan (my hometown), Golden Money in Yunnan, Endemic birds species in Gansu (where I had been doing research projects for three years), David's Deer in Jiangsu, antelopes in Qinghai, etc.

I believe voluntourism can really do good and make a positive difference. Because it not only provides meaningful help to the targets, it also satisfy the volunteers who want to learn about authentic nature, culture and people.

Of course there is augment of "do good but put harm" on volunteering. But it is quite reasonable that an effort to improve voluntourism would follow, because it serves as a trisecting point for the three popular topics: development assistance (transparency), travel& tourism (sustainability), and volunteering (accountability). And to ensure the transparency, sustainability and accountability of the program itself makes the key point.

To ensure that our volunteers do good and gain experiences, we design the grounded programs carefully based on the need of local community and on on-going conservation projects. There will be essential training before our volunteers head to the site.

Also, in order to minimize the impact on nature and the local community, we live, eat locally and do irreplaceable contribution. So please learn more about the destination and project before you decide to come. You can contact us anytime for further information.