VOLUNTEER FOR ISLANDS!

 

Island Research & Educational Initiative (iREi) is a young NGO, run entirely by volunteer effort. We work on behalf of the islands, their ecosystems, and their peoples. Aware that these unique places -- some of the world's smallest and most endangered -- harbor disproportionally high levels of our planets bio- and cultural diversity, we believe that they must be protected.

 

We do not wish to "freeze" the island lifestyles and cultures as they are now, nor do we support or encourage the needless dependency of island communities. What we look for is inspiration and solutions that will empower island peoples to resist cultural and economic pressures from the outside, to safeguard their lifestyle and environment, and to practice ways to sustainably use their limited resources. If you believe that our work is worthwhile and love the islands as much as we do, please join us.

Our volunteers need:

• Editorial

• Publishing

• Fundraising

• Graphic/Web Design and Development

• NGO Promotion/MarketingTransportation (do you have your own sailboat?) 

 

Benefits to volunteers:

• With skills and desire, volunteers can rise to management positions

• Contributing volunteers will be credited on our website

• Experience with us can be included on your resumes/CVs

• We will write letters of recommendations for your donated input

• Best contributors can join iREi in future expeditions