CERCOPAN

General Info

Centre for Education, Research & Conservation of Primates and Nature

West African rainforests and wildlife are incredibly special! We welcome you to explore our website to find out more about these forests, and about what we do, including our approach to working with communities, helping them to conserve their forests in this unique and special environment.

Inside you will also find lots of information about the special primate species and rainforests of southeast Nigeria, and how they are under severe threat from the bushmeat trade and deforestation, as well as how you can be a conservation volunteer.

Short Term Volunteering
To be a short term volunteer, you must be prepared for anything, flexibility is the name of the game! Above all you must be keen and used to hard work. Short term volunteers should plan a minimum stay of 3-4 weeks, and can stay for up to 3 months. You must provide a CV and two references. Minimum age 19 years - no maximum!