Description

Would you like to experience living in the African bush rehabilitating the indigenous vervet monkey?

As a volunteer at the world's largest center for vervets, you will help to care for over 700 monkeys. You may be involved with hand-rearing orphans (in baby season) and be lucky enough to see juniors venture out into their new enclosures, watching them become real monkeys.

We have some ex-pets here that often need some time spent grooming from outside the cages before they are ready to be integrated into troops. In addition you will help the monkeys further by building new enclosures and maintaining the upkeep of the foundation.

Some of the project activities you could be involved in include:

* Collecting, chopping and delivering food for monkeys.
* Hands-on care-giving of baby monkeys, helping in our sickbay.
* Monitoring and report writing of monkeys around the Sanctuary.
* Cleaning monkey cages, washing feed bowls & plates and cleaning blankets.
* Assisting with introductions and rehabilitation of new monkeys.
* Assisting with basic medical practices and administering medications.

This is an ideal project for anyone who has ever dreamed of working with monkeys. Be prepared to work hard and experience working under the African sun with this threatened, intelligent and indigenous primate of Africa - The vervet monkey.

Qualifications

You will not need any prior experience as we will teach you everything you need to know, just come with enthusiasm and an interest in conservation! If you have any specific skills or interest we are happy to try and utilize them during your stay. No matter what you do, you can expect that it is hot, dirty and hands on!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From USD 290 per week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

During your stay, we will provide all your project transfers, accommodation and food. Your Vervet Monkey Sanctuary Project includes everything below...

* Transfers between Tzaneen and the Vervet Monkey Sanctuary - There will be someone to welcome you when your coach arrives!
* A comprehensive welcome brief from a member of the on-site project team.
* Accommodation at the center.
* All your meals (a vegetarian diet, which has received rave reviews from previous volunteers!).
* Supervision and training.
* Donation to the sanctuary (paid by AVIVA).

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteering is for everyone - Although more than 70% of our volunteers are females aged between 16-25 years old, we have hosted volunteers of all ages (16 - 72 years), backgrounds and nationalities. These include students, career gappers, retirees, doctors, nurses, policewomen, teachers, social workers, vets, pilots, lawyers and just about any career or profession you can imagine.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 5-10

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 working day

AVIVA - Volunteering in South Africa's Mission Statement

AVIVA offers international volunteers the chance to make a vital contribution to underprivileged children and endangered wildlife while having a hands-on, life changing experience in South Africa.

Year Founded

2002