ACE in the Media
ACE are often profiled in travel magazines, the national press and featured on the television. You can read some of our recent coverage below.
If you're a journalist and would like to enquire about a feature with ACE, or you are interested in featuring our volunteering case studies please get in touch. If you're a past volunteer we would equally like to hear from you! Share your story and enjoy five minutes of fame!
Recent Coverage
Volunteer for Wildlife Conservation
Travel With A Challenge November 2011
ACE Marketing Manager Ellen Sziede and past volunteer Silvia Russenberger report to US based magazine, Travel with a Challenge, on volunteering later in life.
Fundraising in Australia
North Shore Times, Australia September 2011
Volunteer Kathryn Glover talks to North Shore Times newspaper about her fundraising events for a placement at Hanchi Conservation Project.
An African Adventure at Phinda
www.wildlifeextra.com September 2010
Volunteer Rose Massingham recalls her experience at Phinda Game Reserve, joining a leopard research project and shares her amazing encounters
An extended break can be a good career move
The Independent July 2010
Journalist Rob Griffin at the Independent suggests taking a career break to travel and consider your options can be a smart move and talks to ACE career breaker Kirsty Beavis
Katrina Steele talks to Stoke Gifford WI
Thornbury & District Gazette Series June 2010
Katrina Steele talks to Stoke Gifford WI about ACE projects and encourages them to take a 50+ career break. The ladies also learn about the conservation projects and initiatives African Conservation Experience are involved with
Look to the Seas
Real Travel Magazine February 2010
Real Travel explores our conservation project in Mauritius, working alongside marine biologists to contribute to the development of new legislation to conserve and protect the diminishing marine wildlife.
Wildlife Game Ranger Course takes on new elements
Real Travel Magazine January 2010
A hotspot for zoologists, photographers and film makers, the game ranger course covers the principles of professional wildlife viewing... Real Travel writes about our exciting courses...
Going it... Together
Wanderlust December 2009
Wanderlust explains how volunteering with friends and family can make for a fantastic one off experience, and explores African Conservation Experience's family Tutuka Conservation Project
Unforgettable gaps - It Changed the Course of My Career
Source Magazine Autumn 2009
ACE volunteer David Wright explains to Source magazine how his placement changed the course of his career resulting in a first class honours degree in Zoology and a career in research
World Cup Threatens Community Projects
Wanderlust November 2009
African Conservation Experience spokesperson Alexia Massey, talks to Wanderlust about being torn between the excitement of South Africa hosting the 2010 World Cup and the impact it may have on our conservation projects and volunteers.
Under the Skin
Real Travel Magazine July 2009
Writer and traveller Tessa Clements explores the options if you want more than sun, sand and sangria from your travels, taking a cultural dive with Sarah Brookes, a past ACE volunteer.
Volunteering is a great way to pick up new - CV friendly - skills
Wanderlust, Written by Dan Linstead May 2009
Volunteering can be a great way to enhance skills for a future career - past volunteer Catriona Carr explains to Wanderlust how volunteering with ACE second time round at Tuli Conservation Project, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary Experience reinforced her interest to become a keeper at Longleat Safari Park, UK
Real Life Honeymoon Adventures
Irish Brides April 2009
Two volunteers who dared to be different on their honeymoon, speak to Irish Brides about their experience of a lifetime on our Game Ranger Guide Course
Riding Long Haul
South East Rider Magazine March 2009
For a unique perspective on horse riding, South East Rider explore ACE's Hanchi Conservation Project, tracking wildlife from horseback and assisting in the management and long term conservation aims of a stunning South African reserve
Vets Go Wild
BBC Wildlife Magazine, Sophie Stafford October 2007
Editor of BBC Wildlife Sophie Stafford joins ACE on our Shimongwe Wildlife Veterinary Experience, coming face to face with white rhino, buffalo and many other African mammals. Bringing her trip to life, Sophie relays her 2 week adventure with ACE...
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