Volunteer at one of the most progressive panda centers in the world and help ensure a future for this endangered species, while receiving 24 hours of community service credit.

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You will fly into the Sichuan Province of China, known for its soaring peaks and tranquil rivers to begin your volunteer work with one of the most beloved endangered mammals in the world. At the Ya’an Conservation Center you will help the caretakers with their daily routines, which will include learning about the panda’s diet, preparing their food, feeding them (they eat a lot!), cleaning their living quarters, and working on maintenance projects. You’ll also help out with panda research whenever this is possible. You will leave this program with an invaluable experience, comprehensive knowledge, and deep compassion for these gentle creatures.

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Hong Kong, China
Chengdu and Ya’an, China

Be It

• Interest in working with endangered animals that number fewer than 1,600 in the world
• Creating a memory that will last a lifetime

Plan It

• July 2–11, 2013; $4,335
  Must be 15–18 years old at the time of the event.(Full)

Get It

• All participants must have a valid passport
• You will receive a list of recommended items to pack after you are enrolled

$ It

A $200 deposit will be due immediately upon acceptance to this event. (It's part of the event fee, not in addition to it.)

A $625 scholarship made possible by the Elliott Wildlife Values Project has been applied to offset the event fees for all accepted applicants. You’ll need to purchase round trip airfare from your home city to San Francisco. Round trip airfare from San Francisco to China is included in the price.

ATS has scholarships available! Contact ATS for more information or download the form off the website.

Download the Application Form(s):
	destinations_girl_application_2013.pdf destinations_girl_application_2013.doc