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Join us in a wildlife filming immersion

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The experience

Embark on a captivating journey into the world of wildlife filming with our immersive program. Led by experienced professionals from Viet Endangered Narratives, volunteers will gain invaluable insights and hands-on experience in capturing the beauty and significance of Vietnam's diverse wildlife.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 250 Per week

Description: Program Fees: Contributions to support VEN's initiatives and operational costs. Accommodation and Meals: Comfortable lodging and meals throughout the volunteer experience Cultural Activities: Engaging local experiences to enhance cultural understanding If you decide to stay more than 2 weeks, the fee for each additional week is 200$/week

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Vietnamese

Between 18 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Program Overview
This 2-week immersive filming experience trains volunteers to become conservation storytellers while raising awareness about wildlife education and biodiversity.

Volunteers will learn:
- Wildlife Filming & Conservation Storytelling: Ethical filming, conservation messaging, and responsible engagement.
- Hands-on Field Experience: Filming four key wildlife groups:
a) Primate & Terrestrial Mammals: Documenting species like douc langurs
and macaques.
b) Insects & Small Creatures: Capturing macro shots of diverse insects.
c) Marine Life: Filming coral reefs, seagrass, and ocean biodiversity.
d) Birds: Documenting bird behaviors and flight patterns.
- Editing & Post-Production: Creating a short conservation documentary to be
shared on Danang’s Biodiversity Data Page.

Program Schedule:

Week 1: Orientation & Field Training
Day 1: Arrival and welcome dinner
Day 2: Orientation, safety guidelines, theory on wildlife filmmaking and biodiversity threats, and field trip to project destinations.
Day 3-6: Filming techniques, including camera training and documenting wildlife behavior at Son Tra Nature Reserve

Week 2: Independent Filming & Documentary Production
Day 7-9: Project development and field scouting
Day 10-12: Independent filming at wildlife hotspots with mentor support
Day 13-14: Editing, final film screening, and certification ceremony

By the end, volunteers will have produced a wildlife short film contributing to local education and conservation awareness.

Activities & Shift

We offer city tours (Da Nang; Hoi An) for volunteers to explore the local culture in combination with a first field trip to get to know the area.

Rules

House rules:
The use of illegal drugs or excessive use of alcohol and smoking is strictly forbidden.
Do not play with the extinguishers or smoke alarms! They are there for your safety.
Tidy up after yourself.
Keep the noise at an appropriate level.
Ensure lights and appliances are switched off when not in use.
Take care not to damage or lose any property in the common areas of the house.
Do not take friends or relatives to the shared house without obtaining permission from the host.