Inspiring young people between the ages of 16 and 17 from Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom to take a life-long interest in the environment.
Overview
The Earthwatch ‘Inspiring the Next Generation’ programme, supported by Saudi Aramco will provide young people from the United Kingdom and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia an opportunity to participate in one of two amazing Earthwatch projects.
Those selected will attend the Earthwatch research projects Whales and Dolphins of the Hebrides in the UK or Samburu Communities and Wildlife. Both projects take place in July/August 2010. The programme will cover project costs (including accommodation and food) and travel to and from the project to meeting points in the UK and Saudi Arabia.
Please Note: The above hyperlinks are for information only and some details may vary from standard teams, you will not be asked to pay a contribution
The Expeditions
This is a unique opportunity to participate in one of two fully funded and supported expeditions, designed for young people.
Whales and Dolphins of the Hebrides
27 July – 07 August 2010
Expedition participants will:
- Work alongside young people from the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia to survey one of Europe’s most important whale, dolphin, and porpoise habitats
- Live and work on board the Silurian, a 21-meter ketch, and experience the truly spectacular scenery of North West Scotland
- Experience science in action! Learn the techniques used to collect scientific data, and the importance of conserving our natural environment
- Complete a journal about the experience
To find out more about the research area, the research activities, and the project conditions, please follow this link to our expedition pages. Please note that this link is to our adult expedition pages so some arrangements will differ.
Also, why not hear more about life onboard the Silurian from one of the project staff.
Samburu Communities and Wildlife
27th July – 05 August 2010
Expedition participants will:
- Join a team of young people from the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. Learn research techniques and experience conservation science firsthand!
- Live in the heart of the Samburu reserve and experience the wonderful wildlife of the region.
- Learn about authentic Kenyan culture, and work with the local inhabitants who are trying to improve their environment
- Complete a journal about the experience
You could join this Earthwatch fully funded expedition! To find out more about the research area, the research activities, and the project conditions, please follow this link to our expedition pages or read a previous volunteer’s journal.
What else do I need to know?
Journal writing competition:
These expeditions offer a unique opportunity to travel to a new environment, make new friends, develop team work and leadership skills, and learn more about the environment. To record and share their experiences, each participant will be required to write a journal. The journal that gives the best personal account of the expedition will be awarded a prize and might even be published on our website.
Project conditions:
On the expedition, participants will live communally alongside young people from different backgrounds, countries, and cultures. All participants must be prepared for basic living conditions and to play an active and enthusiastic role in team life.
Samburu Communities and Wildlife involves sharing single-gender, basic rooms. There will be a cook to prepare your meals from a largely western menu. Due to the rural nature of the project it may be difficult to cater for strict dietary requirements.
Whales and Dolphins of the Hebrides involves living 24 hours a day onboard a sailing boat. Participants will sleep in single gender shared cabins and will prepare meals as a team. Due to the limited space for cooking onboard the boat, it may be difficult to cater for strict dietary requirements.
On both expeditions, competition winners will be supported by specially trained teen facilitators, with one facilitator for every six young people.
Am I eligible?
Eligible participants must be residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or the United Kingdom.
All participants on the trip must be either 16 or 17 for the entire duration of your Earthwatch Expedition i.e date of birth between 9 August 1992 and 26 July 1994.
In order to ensure the safety of all competition winners, participants must meet the health and fitness requirements for their project. Participants on the Whales and Dolphins of the Hebrides team must also be able to swim.
Funding
The competition is kindly supported by Saudi Aramco. If you are selected, you will receive a fully funded place on an Earthwatch Expedition. This includes all food, accommodation, and insurance during the expedition. You will also receive all travel to and from the nominated rendezvous point in Riyadh, London, or Glasgow.
How do I apply?
Please read the competition full terms and conditions and then complete an application form.
Please email completed applications to education@earthwatch.org.uk
Application period now closed