Dhofar Centre for Wildlife ResearchNeeds Assessment Survey Name First Name Last Name Email Age range Under 18 18-21 22-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 Over 51 Gender Male Female Non-binary/Third gender Prefer not to say Awareness of Dhofar I had never heard of Dhofar before today. I had heard of Dhofar but didn’t know much about it. I know about Dhofar I have visited Dhofar I have visited Oman, but didn't visit Dhofar Previous volunteering experience I have volunteered for overseas conservation projects before I have not volunteered for overseas conservation projects before Conservation volunteering interest I am actively looking for conservation volunteering experience I am open to conservation volunteering experience I am looking for paid employment in overseas conservation. I am a student looking for a fieldwork location. I am an academic (PhD or equivalent) looking for a fieldwork location. I am looking for an adventurous and meaningful holiday. None of the above Interest in Dhofar I am interested in learning more about volunteering opportunities in Dhofar. I am not currently interested in volunteering opportunities in Dhofar. I don’t know enough about Dhofar to decide. Financial contribution I would consider contributing financially to gain conservation volunteering experience in Dhofar. I would not want to contribute financially to gain conservation volunteering experience in Dhofar. Length of stay I would consider staying for: Less than 2 weeks 2-4 weeks 4-8 weeks 8-12 weeks Over 12 weeks Safety Oman is widely regarded as one of the safest destinations in the Middle East. The country has a low crime rate, political stability, and a welcoming atmosphere for tourists. I would not have any safety concerns beyond usual precautions when travelling abroad I would have some concerns about my safety when visiting Dhofar. I would be concerned about my safety and would not visit Dhofar. Skills or interests What skills or experience could you contribute to a conservation project? Barriers to volunteering What might prevent you from volunteering in Dhofar? Consent to communications I would like to receive newsletters and updates by email. I would like to receive further information about volunteering opportunities by email. How did you hear about us? Face-to-face (at an event) Word of mouth (from a friend, colleague, or family member) Online (via Google search or other website) Social media Thank you!