NGO’s Using Media In Innovative Ways

By Kate | August 22nd, 2007 | 2 Comments »

Ten years ago, I bet no one would have imagined that today a ranger working in a remote location in Congo could post photos and information about his conservation work... [Read this entry]

A Lesson About Less Charismatic Species From Conservation Co. In South Africa

By Kate | July 8th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

During a recent email interview with Conservation Co founders Dayne Davey and Mark Slatter, and an interesting issue came up,which I thought was worthy of a post of its own.[Read this entry]

Interview With Conservation Co. Founders

By Kate | July 7th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Conservation Co founders Dayne Davey and Mark Slatter took some time out to do an interview with the Volunteer Logue about their new organization, which offers volunteer trips linking international... [Read this entry]

Wildlife Direct Update: June

By Kate | June 30th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

The Wildlife Direct team, working for conservation in Congo, has been busy since the last update I posted at the end of May. The first thing you might notice... [Read this entry]

Wildlife Direct: Update With Some Troubling News

By Kate | May 21st, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Regular readers will know that I am a fan of the Wildlife Direct blogs which belong to rangers working to protect endangered animals in Congo.
One blog in particular –... [Read this entry]

Profile And Update: La Tortuga Feliz In Costa Rica

By Kate | May 13th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

I recently received an email update with news from La Tortuga Feliz, an organization in Costa Rica which the Volunteer Logue originally mentioned here. They are continuing their sea... [Read this entry]

Sierra Club Family Volunteer Vacations

By Kate | May 6th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

The Sierra Club, which offers a number of tours in addition to its conservation activities, is getting into the business of volunteer vacations in the US. There is, for... [Read this entry]

Wildlife Direct Update: Conservation In Congo

By Kate | April 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Photo from WildlifeDirect.org

I came across Wildlife Direct via an article featured in Yahoo news about the non-profit organization and ever since I’ve enjoyed keeping up with their Blogs From... [Read this entry]

Volunteer With Gibbons In Thailand

By Kate | March 3rd, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Photo from
CritterImages.com

No, that’s not my picture to the right; the Volunteer Logue received a heads up about a press release received at Bootsnall regarding an opportunity for six paying... [Read this entry]

Volunteer Placement Organization: i-to-i

By Kate | February 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

i-to-i places participants in international volunteer opportunities. In the last twelve months, i-to-i “helped 5,000 people volunteer at worthwhile projects in 23 countries.” i-to-i also arranges team-building challenges... [Read this entry]