Island Research & Educational Initiative (IREI) is a young NGO, run entirely
by volunteer effort. We work on behalf of the islands, their ecosystems, and
their peoples. Aware that these unique places -- some of the world's smallest
and most endangered -- harbor disproportionally high levels of our planets bio-
and cultural diversity, we believe that they must be protected. We do not
wish to "freeze" the island lifestyles and cultures as they are now, nor do we
support or encourage the needless dependency of island communities. What we look
for is inspiration and solutions that will empower island peoples to resist
cultural and economic pressures from the outside, to safeguard their lifestyle
and environment, and to practice ways to sustainably use their limited
resources. If you believe that our work is worthwhile and love the islands as much as
we do, please join us.
Our volunteer needs:
* Editorial
* Publishing
* Fundraising
* Graphic/Web Design and Development
* NGO Promotion/Marketing
* Transportation (do you have your own sailboat?) 
Benefits to volunteers:
* With skills and desire, volunteers can rise to management positions
* Contributing volunteers will be credited on our website
* Experience with us can be included on your resumes/CVs
* We will write letters of recommendations for your donated input
* Best contributors can join IREI in future expeditions
[Please email us to volunteer]
