Travelling as a VN

Re: Travelling as a VN

Tracy Windler RVN — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:20:06 GMT

Hmm, I don't know, she did a Round the World trip, volunteered for them in various places includng Malaysia and Australia, then came back to UK and worked for them in London. She's always a little cagey about her work for some reason. Just a private person, I guess?? I registered with VBB, but have never got the chance to join any of their projects.

Just had a look at my Green Volunteers book. I bought it about 10yrs ago when I left Uni and wanted to travel (got as far as the US!) They have updates at www.greenvol.com. Quite a few in South America, might be worth a look? T x

Re: Travelling as a VN

Sharron Rose — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:30:29 GMT

I think the moon bear vacancy has been filled - wicked job! Neutering and vacc projects though hard work would be very rewarding. The IFAW site I found a little difficult to find info on Volunteer work, they had an employment section but say they receive alot of CV's. I wonder did your friend just rock up to the gate when she arrived? Cheers Twindy

Re: Travelling as a VN

Sharron Rose — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:24:20 GMT

Thanks again Denise. You are doing great work .......... perhaps we may bump into each other. Let me know if you do find anywhere in Central / South America as this is where my partner wants to teach English useing TESOL qualification.

Re: Travelling as a VN

denise laughlin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:47:22 GMT

I was only at PAC for a few weeks but loved it there, language is not a problem, its western run and thier head nurse is thai with perfect english, also done a stint at another small animal place in Koh Chang and now work in bear rescue in Cambodia so happy to help!

Re: Travelling as a VN

Tracy Windler RVN — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:31:03 GMT

Hi, You could try Vets Beyond Borders (VBB) they have projects all over the world (a lot in India, though it seems) and my friend did a lot of work with IFAW as a volunteer before she worked for them- mainly neutering and vaccination projects. I also think the Moon Bears organisation were looking for a nurse not so long ago. I considered applying for that, it looked amazing! Good luck!

Re: Travelling as a VN

Sharron Rose — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:05:43 GMT

Another great possibility for me, thanks Denise - did you do a 6 month stint there and if so was there any language difficulties? Again many thanks.

Has anyone found any similar organisations in Central or South America ?

Re: Travelling as a VN

Sharron Rose — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:58:33 GMT

Ester Honey foundation is definately on my list on the way out of the Pacific. I do feel privilaged that the Cooks are in my neighbourhood ..... what a wonderful place! Cheers

Re: Travelling as a VN

denise laughlin — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:13:34 GMT

get in touch with PAC Thailand, just google them and have a look at their website.they are a small animal charity in Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand, excellent place and a great island to spend some time on!

Re: Travelling as a VN

kaz84 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:18:50 GMT

the ester honey foundation in the cook islands sounds like for you, close to nz aswell :) ive heard wonderful stories and experiences of nurses who have help out. www.estherhoney.org

Re: Travelling as a VN

Sharron Rose — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:12:13 GMT

Thanks Maisy for the lead - wonderful web with lots of threads. There are many caring people out there that could use a hand and I am really looking foward to getting on the road.

Re: Travelling as a VN

Maisy — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:24:28 GMT

A lot of the projects do require that you pay for your own plane ticket at least so you probably wouldn't get anything completely free. There are lots of projects around though, have a look at http:www.wvs.org.uk