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Wildlife Photography Experience
(1 Week)

Overview

Program Schedule

Overview

Accommodation

Optional Activities

Important Note

Volunteer Requirements

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Duration

Minimum 1 week

Location

Da Nang, Vietnam

Program Cost

N/A

This 1-week immersive experience equips volunteers with the skills to become conservation storytellers while contributing to wildlife education and biodiversity awareness.

Volunteers will learn:

  • Wildlife Photography Theory & Conservation Storytelling – ethical photography practices, conservation messaging, and responsible wildlife engagement.

  • Hands-on Field Experience - Photography four key groups of wildlife:

  1. Primate & Terrestrial Mammals – douc langurs, macaques, and other monkeys

  2. Insects & Small Creatures - capturing macro shots of Vietnam’s incredible insect diversity

  3. Marine Life - underwater filming of coral reefs, seagrass habitats, and ocean biodiversity

  4. Birds - documenting bird behaviors, flight patterns, and their role in the ecosystem

  • Editing & Post-Production – creating a short conservation documentary

By the end of the program, volunteers will produce a wildlife short photo presentation that will be added to Danang’s Biodiversity Data Page and contribute to local educational programs.

Program Schedule: 1-Week Learning
& Fieldwork Experience

Day 1: Arrival & Welcome

📌 Location: Danang

  • Volunteers arrive and are welcomed by VEN staff.

  • Transfer to VEN’s Volunteer House & rest.

  • Evening: Welcome dinner & cultural introduction with the team.

Part 2 - Orientation & Camera Techniques

📌 Location: VEN Volunteer House (Training Center)
 
This day covers:

  • Meet & Greet with the VEN Team – introduction to all VEN staff involved in the volunteers' experience.

  • Program Overview & Safety Guidelines – expectations, ethical wildlife filming, and responsible engagement.

  • Field Trip - Visit Son Tra peninsula and beach

  • Wildlife Photograph Guidance– storytelling techniques, camera settings, and principles of conservation photography.

🔹 Evening: Rest & prepare for field expeditions. 

Day 3-4: Photo Shoot Days

📌 Location: VEN Training Center & Son Tra Nature Reserve

  • Idea Development & Photo Shoot Plan

  • Take Photo Shoot 

Day 5-6: Editing, Screening & Certification

📌 Location: VEN Training Center & Son Tra Nature Reserve

  • Editing & Post-Production Workshop – cutting, color grading, and narration.

  • Screening & Certification Ceremony – showcase of completed products.

  • Celebration Dinner & Closing Remarks

🎬 Final Message: Your journey as a conservation storyteller begins now—keep filming, keep sharing, and keep making an impact!​

Accommodation & Training Facilities

🏡 VEN Volunteer House:

  • Volunteers stay at the VEN & C4C Volunteer House, a welcoming community space.

  • The VEN office & training center is located on the first floor.

  • Volunteers share the house with participants from other VEN and Catalyst for Change (C4C) programs,

  • allowing for cultural exchange.

  • Enjoy evenings at the beach, home-cooked meals, and explore Danang!

Optional Volunteer Engagement Activities

In addition to the wildlife photography program, volunteers can join various conservation and community events:

  • Beach Clean-Ups – protect marine biodiversity.

  • Wildlife Awareness Campaigns – educate tourists on ethical interactions with wildlife.

  • Social Impact Activities by Catalyst for Change (C4C) – including Hope Express, Voices of Resilience, Global Connect, Cooking Class, etc.

These activities are optional, and volunteers can participate in any event happening during their stay.

Important Notes

⚠️ Schedule may change based on weather conditions and volunteer health.


🦜 Wildlife filming requires patience, as some species may not always appear as expected

Volunteer Requirements

  • Passion for wildlife, filmmaking, and conservation.

  • Should bring a camera if they have one (DSLR, mirrorless, action camera, or high-quality smartphone).

  • Basic knowledge of photography & video recording is a plus.

  • Respect for ethical wildlife filming & conservation values.

  • Ability to hike and carry filming equipment in the field.

Why Join This Program?

  • Hands-on experience filming Vietnam’s biodiversity.

  • Learn from professional conservation storytellers.

  • Live in a supportive volunteer community & explore Danang.

  • Contribute to real conservation efforts.

  • Earn VEN’s Wildlife Photography Certification.

🌍 Join VEN in protecting Vietnam’s wildlife through the power of film and photography!​

Have any questions?

Check out our FAQs section! The answer might already be there.

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