Overview

Inspire has volunteer opportunities in a crocodile centre on the Tamil Nadu coast near Chennai. The centre houses more than 2,500 crocodiles as well as numerous snakes and amphibians and has supplied animals and eggs for restocking and breeding programmes across India.

The organisation also runs educational and awareness programmes for local schools and as a conservation volunteer you can help the centre’s overstretched staff as they carry out important wildlife conservation work. You could be feeding the animals, contributing to research projects, supporting environmental awareness camps or even acting as a visitor guide.

This project is ideal for any gap year or career break volunteer interested in wildlife conservation and wanting to help protect endangered ecosystems. As a conservation volunteer you will get the chance to get up close and personal with rare and dangerous animals, making this one of our most exciting volunteer opportunities!

Location

Country
India is a country bursting with diversity. While its vibrant culture and contrasting landscapes can be a shock to the senses, they make it a truly inspiring destination for a career break or gap year abroad and many are drawn back to visit again and again.

Region
Chennai is located in India’s tropical south and offers a fantastic climate as well as a unique culture.

Local attractions
Chennai’s claim to fame is having the second largest beach in the world.

Getting there
Volunteers can fly direct to Delhi and take an internal flight to Chennai. Volunteers are met at the airport and transferred to their project location.

Cost

This volunteer project lasts a minimum of one month. To give you greatest flexibility in your volunteer experience we give you the option of extending your stay on a week-by-week basis.

Programme Price
1 month = £1,090
Extra weeks = +£110 per week

What’s Included
• Pre-departure briefing
• Twin-share accommodation in local homestay
• Breakfast & dinner at homestay
• Meet at airport and transfer to project
• In-country orientation & 24/7 support

What’s not included:
• International flights
• Visas, vaccinations and travel insurance
• Local transport
• Personal expenses

How to Book

You can book this volunteer programme online by clicking on ‘Book Now’. After filling in our online booking form you will be asked to pay a sign-up fee of £150 via PayPal, which will confirm your place on the project. Alternatively you can book your place on the phone, by calling 08000 32 33 50 and speaking to one of our volunteer coordinators.

The £150 sign-up fee is not an additional cost and is taken from your total project cost. Your place is not confirmed until we receive this payment. Payments can be made online via PayPal, by phone or by bank transfer. If you have any queries regarding the booking process please get in touch.

Not ready to book?
If you’re not ready to book, but want to find out more about any of our volunteer opportunities, click on ‘Enquire about this trip’ and submit our online enquiry form, or phone us on 08000 32 33 50. Our volunteer coordinators will be happy to answer any questions you may have and advise you on what project best suits you.

What happens next?
Once we have confirmed your booking we will guide you through the application process and be in regular contact as we help you plan your trip of a lifetime!