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April 29, 2012
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I volunteered for PRCF - Vietnam in 2007-2008 while working on my Masters thesis on Civil Society in Vietnam. I became interested in this organization because of my passion for wildlife conservation and community development in the developing world. PRCF gave me the opportunity to work at Ba Be National Park, located in a very remote region of Northern Vietnam. I was able to witness a simpler way of living where the locals villages live off the land and their limited natural resources. I can say this was one of the most rewarding experiences in my lifetime. I got involved in an environmental education project that raised awareness among village school children of their natural environment. In one activity, we organized a local children's painting contest and the winners' pieces were printed into a calendar and t-shirts. I found this made positive impact and the children were gratified to see that there was an importance to their work. We also raised awareness for the protection of the Francois' langur by helping the community understand the importance of this endangered species and to curb their current practices of poaching these animals. PRCF is a growing organization that has strong conservation values and a devoted team of people. I enjoyed my time as a volunteer and would recommend it for anyone that is adventurous, resourceful, adaptable and has a strong passion for the environmental sustainability in the less developed areas of the world.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
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April 29, 2012
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Working as an artist with PRCF, it was truely wonderful to be able to have that hands on experience with local people, which meant so much more when I then worked from afar for PRCF. Their role, which so often uses simple approaches, causes great wonderful impact upon local people.
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Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
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April 29, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
I have been working with PRCF as part time conservation project office in Cambodia to conserve threatened birds and environment. The programme is so very useful and help full for conservation. Staff work very closely with the nature and fund have been use wisely and carefully 80 to 85% of entitle funding come strait to conserve the nature at this field. Staff willing to work with no office and old equipments with highly commitment with conservation.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Likely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A little
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 28, 2012
I recently spent 3 months (Dec 2011 - March 2012) working with the PRCF staff shooting a documentary about their conservation efforts with Francois' Langurs in North Vietnam. I found everybody connected with this project to be very dedicated to educating the local communities about Francois' Langur conservation, and in general helping local communities cope with their environmental problems. Without PRCF's conservation work in this area, the 80 or so remaining individual members of this leaf eating monkey species in Vietnam, would have very little chance of survival.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
April 27, 2012
PRCF Vietnam works in often neglected, highly biodiverse areas that truly benefit from their presence and support. My experience in Ba Be National Park as an intern with PRCF gave me the chance to coordinate household surveys to better understand attitudes and perceptions of the park and to support sustainable fishing management, which are crucial to the ecosystem conservation of the largest natural lake in Vietnam and its surrounding forests. They have remained dedicated to conservation in this region, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Unsure
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Some
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Likely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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April 25, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
As a current volunteer, I assist the organization with developing ideas for marketing campaigns and help with grants and database updating. For example, I recently worked on a "tweet blast," using the social media network Twitter, to spread the word about Earth Day and give environmental tips and information. The staff that I have worked with have been very open and friendly, and I feel very comfortable communicating with them. They are very flexible with my schedule and assign me meaningful tasks and projects that utilize my skills.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
It has taught me new skills on social media and has allowed me a platform to develop my knowledge and skills. I have also learned a lot about environmentalism and conservation.
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April 24, 2012
1 person found this review helpful
My role as communications officer with PRCF is varied and interesting. I have evaluated existing materials and redesigned new materials. I also help build capacity by mentoring staff in writing and design. We work with print and online materials: fact sheets, web pages and media releases, for example. I am learning new skills in video editing and production -- and developing materials for online training sessions.
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feedback and case studies from the field work
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
help improve meeting management
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Likely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What one change could this group make that would improve your volunteer experience?
English language training and report writing would help local staff
Did your volunteer experience have an effect on you? (teaching you a new skill, or introducing new friends, etc.)
I have learnt a lot through this experience and have also made new friends
How did this volunteer experience make you feel?
I've had interesting challenges and lots of opportunities to learn. It has been wonderful to contribute to the conservation &community development field
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March 18, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
Working with PRCF was a great learning experience. Their work in the remote parts of northern Vietnam involving local communities in biodiversity conservation underlines their deep understanding of conservation needs. The people at PRCF are highly motivated and passionate about their work. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The understanding and active participation of local communities in the conservation efforts.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
look in to expansion of its work
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
1 person found this review helpful
May 1, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
The PRCF's commitment to the conservation of biological diversity through community involvement programs in developing countries draw me to join their team in Vietnam for a 6-months internship. My work with them is now sadly coming to an end, and looking back I can sincerely say that the opportunity to participate in their conservation efforts has proved to be a daily enriching experience. Leading innovative local solutions to one of the toughest challenges facing humanity, PRCF is an organization I hold in high regard and that will always be a source of inspiration in my environmental career.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
my participation to field activities interviews, workshops, working in villages and forest surveys. Most recently I have participated in a primate survey to assess the conservation needs of critically endangered primate species.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
its commitment in involving local communities in biodiversity conservation.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
kind, professional and passionate about their work.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand its projects around the world and contribute to the much needed conservation of the world's biodiversity.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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