Int’l Conservation Volunteer Exchange
Our Mission
The International Conservation Volunteer Exchange is a volunteer and internship program for international participants who wish to collaborate with American professionals on natural resource projects on public lands throughout the American West. ICVE is based on the philosophy that international understanding and goodwill can be achieved through cooperating on the shared goal of improving the environment. By attracting a corps of conservation-minded volunteers, ICVE contributes to the breakdown of cultural barriers while advancing ecological awareness on a global scale.
The Program
As a global exchange reaching all corners of the world, ICVE promotes the idea of global citizenship through conservation-based service projects. The ICVE program allows members to channel their passion for the environment through meaningful service projects in a region renowned for its rugged beauty and wild terrain.
Member Opportunities
Opportunities abound for those looking for field experience in conservation or a unique vessel to explore the wilderness. Spend 6 - 12 weeks and volunteer on our crews or apply for an internship lasting up to 12 months and gain meaningful work and life experience. Fill out an application for volunteer and internship opportunities with ICVE.
Mexico Field Studies
The central Pacific Coast of Mexico, Costa Alegre, has a rich endowment of natural resources, from fringing reefs bejeweled with colorful fishes to tropical deciduous forests, and is one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world. You can become part of an interdisciplinary initiative to assist local communities in mangrove conservation.
