This internship offers something increasingly rare — a genuinely holistic conservation experience that spans fieldwork, community engagement, and sustainable enterprise, all within one of the world’s last great rainforests.

By the end of your placement you’ll have gained experience in:

• Forest rehabilitation — practical proficiency in tree planting, wildlife corridor creation, and native species gene bank development
• Wildlife rescue — supporting professional rescue operations for animals affected by the illegal pet trade
• Integrated conservation strategy — understanding how education, enforcement, habitat enrichment, and sustainable tourism work together to achieve lasting impact
• Community education — planning and delivering interactive wildlife workshops to local schools and community groups
• Eco-tourism — contributing to conservation tourism initiatives that generate sustainable income for the project
• Nocturnal wildlife tracking — surveying and recording wildlife movement after dark (8-week+ placements)
• Project management and teamwork — building organisational skills in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary field environment
• Professional network building — connecting with conservation experts working at the frontline of Bornean wildlife protection

On successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate of completion to support your CV and career development.