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Wildlife Photography Immersion
(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

$449 USD

Program Cost Includes accommodation, meals, training, field trips, and production support.

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.

STORY CREATOR PROJECT
A focused creative journey for aspiring storytellers

Pick one Topic:

📌 Location: Danang

  •  Forest & Doucs

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  • Marine Life (Action 5 underwater work)  

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  • Night Wildlife

Creative Onboarding:

📌 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

  • Evening: Rest & prepare for field expeditions. 

​Production Days (2 - 3 days)

📌 Location: VEN Training Center & Son Tra Nature Reserve

  • Go filming or photographing in your chosen field

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  • Receive guidance on framing, content, and technique

Editing & Finalizing:

📌 Location: VEN Training Center & Son Tra Nature Reserve

  • Use VEN’s Technical Room to edit your work

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  • Receive help with structure, pacing, and final touch-ups

Final Output:

  • A visual photo essay

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  • Screening at VEN Place + published online with your credit

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  • Receive official certificate of completion

Ideal for: 

  • Aspiring creatives, conservation storytellers, or student researchers.

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  • People building a portfolio or applying for creative programs.

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  • Anyone who wants to explore nature and express it meaningfully.

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🎬 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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