Description

Work alongside vets who will train you in veterinary practice and make a difference in the lives of Cape Town's neglected animals by volunteering at an animal shelter. The shelter's core aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home abandoned, abused and neglected dogs and cats. On an average day the shelter cares for around 170 dogs and puppies and 130 cats and kittens! Throughout your stay in Cape Town you will have the support and guidance of our experienced project managers and we have a number of staff working to ensure your stay with us is perfect! They are part of our greater African Impact support team, which will provide you with competent 24-hour field support and assistance. At the shelter you will also be assigned a supervisor on your first day who will be able to advise and support you during your placement.

Highlights

- Gain valuable experience in veterinary care and animal welfare
- Rehabilitate animals to enable them to be adopted into a loving home
- Work with up to 300 animals in need every day
- Provide assistance for animals in need
- Teach the local community how to care for animals - also helping to create awareness of our environment and all other animals!
- Immerse yourself in local Capetonian culture
- Make friends for life
- Experience Cape Point, the most South-Western tip of Africa, visit Boulders Beach to see the African Penguin colony and travel to the summit of the world-famous Table Mountain in the cable car - all included in your Cape Town experience with us!

Optional travel highlights in and around Cape Town:
- Aquila private game reserve: a "Big 5" reserve situated 2 hours' drive out of Cape Town
- City hop on-hop off double-decker bus
- Shark Cage Diving
- Sky diving
- Abseiling down Table Mountain
- Surfing lessons

Qualifications

Minimum 17 years, maximum decided on potential participants health.

Intern Types

• Animal Sciences
• Anthropology
• Food Science and Nutrition
• Health Sciences
• Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
• Medicine

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2 weeks: 1290; 4 weeks: 1990; 6 weeks: 2590

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

* Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This fee facilitates funding for items such clinic supplies, dog and cat food and other materials for the maintenance of the shelter.
* All airport transfers from Cape Town International Airport upon your arrival and departure
* Orientation program
* All daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay
* Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day at our volunteer house
* Assistance in your projects by various African Impact staff and project managers.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Minimum 17 years, maximum decided on potential participants health.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Other
• Guest House

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 working days

Year Founded

2004