Description

This once in a lifetime, hands on experience working with Cheetahs program is a very unique opportunity to be incredibly involved in research and conservation. This cheetah project is located approximately 275 miles from Pretoria, South Africa. The goal of the project is to create a safe environment for cheetahs, lions, and leopards, as well as many other animals. The project has established a new conservation reserve for all wildlife in the area and have re-introducted lions to the area after the success with the cheetahs. There are leopard and hyena research projects conducted here as well. This is a very hands on project where participants are vital in assisting.

Volunteer activities may include:
* Tracking and monitoring of cheetahs and other animals.
* Collaring projects for monitoring.
* Game capturing, management and relocating.
* Vegetation management.
* Reserve managements and maintenance, such as fence monitoring poaching prevention.
* Community education involvement and awareness.

Highlights

What you get for your program fee:
* Personalized Volunteer Placement with our Partner in South Africa, based on your skills and interests, including all the coordination, in-person visits and communication necessary with the local organization.
* A comfortable, safe place to live in South Africa, the basic amenities, 3 meals per day at the project, and transportation from the airport to your placements and programs.
* An experienced U.S. based GeoVisions Program Manager who will serve as your coordinator and liaison with our in-country staff in South Africa.
* In-country basic language assistance, if needed.
Professional, locally-based staff to provide orientation, supervision and guidance throughout your stay.
* Extensive medical, accident and dental insurance along with emergency evacuation insurance, applicable to GeoVisions' participants worldwide.
* Important documents, including in-depth pre-departure packs, orientation information, and all in-country informational materials.
* Country-based airport transportation.
* A toll-free 24-hour emergency hotline in the U.S.

Qualifications

18+ and in good health

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for current pricing.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Animal Welfare
• Conservation
• Fixing Fences
• Research
• Volunteering
• Wildlife Surveying

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement

GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded

2001