Description

Enjoy the spectacular backdrop of South Africa whilst working at a monkey sanctuary where a range of different species are rescued and rehabilitated. Nicknamed "The Rainbow Nation", South Africa has something to offer everyone; a colourful and enjoyable country full of history and culture that will make you never want to leave! If you have an interest and passion in primates then this project is perfect for you. From the moment you arrive on site, you will be involved with a wide range of hands on activities and working alongside the expert park rangers.

* What Will I Be Doing?

Whilst working in the primate reserve you will be indispensable to the park rangers, helping them with all the daily tasks necessary to keep the monkeys healthy and happy. You will carry out tasks which may include feeding the primates, helping clean the facilities, giving tours to visitors, and educating visitors on the problems facing primates in South Africa, such as the bush meat trade and other conservation issues. You may also be helping out at reception and in the gift shop. As you can see there are a great variety of activities to enjoy and get involved in, and in addition to this, you will be able to see a multitude of different types of monkeys interacting and living in their natural surroundings. These include Common Marmosets, Black Lemurs, White-handed Gibbons, Brown Howlers and Grey Necked Owl Monkeys, amongst many more.

Highlights

* Work closely with rare & endangered primates.
* Discover the Rainbow Nation.
* Make lifelong friends.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,900

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support & documentation
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Advice on visas & equipment
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Project orientation
* Accommodation
* Project equipment
* In-country emergency support
* 24-hour international HQ back-up

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989