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Volunteering on the marine project is,
without a doubt, a unique conservation experience, particularly in
comparison to any other Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) project. This is for
several reasons; the first and most obvious being that it is the only
non-terrestrial KWS project in the country. Because it is unique in this
way, it is a law unto itself, operating under its own in-house strategies,
and constantly evolving and revising its guidelines and protocol. This
makes it a fascinating environment to be a part of. Because there is no
definitive guiding principle for the project, everyone is free to make
suggestions and pitch ideas.
The project covers the entire coast of Kenya, which means that it operates
in five different parks and about as many reserves. This gives you the
opportunity to work in an extremely diverse range of environments, from
mangrove swamps to coral reefs, office headquarters to fisheries. Whilst
being a volunteer in a terrestrial park most likely confines you to that
park for the duration of your placement, being a volunteer on the marine
project gives you the freedom to move about as you please. Effectively,
the entire coast of Kenya is your office! Since different wardens run each
of the marine parks, all of whom are eager for volunteers, you will
probably find yourself extremely sought-after “hot property” and will be
spoiled for choice as to where to spend your time!
Another advantage is the fact that countless other NGOs and CBOs conduct
research and have projects in the marine parks, and consequently have to
work under the jurisdiction of the KWS. That being the case, the
headquarters in Mombasa is a hub for lively dialogue between stakeholders
of the Kenyan coast. People are constantly in and out of the office,
making it the ideal place for a volunteer to meet a variety of interesting
individuals and groups, almost all of whom are eager to both talk and
listen. Again, you are likely to be laden with invitations to visit
different offices, laboratories and workshops all across the coast.
Indeed, KWS encourages you to get involved with these smaller
organizations where your responsibility will be substantially higher, and
your contribution will be much more visible.
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