Description

Experience hands on, up close interaction with lions during this complete volunteer project in beautiful South Africa. Work with the antelope, giraffe, zebra, and more than 130 different bird species in this unspoiled "bushveld". With over 600 acres of land, this project provides the opportunity to see and experience lions in this quiet area. You can even hear the lions roar at night!

From the first day at the project, volunteers will help with the day to day care of the lions and help run a large game farm and education center. Participants have the opportunity to be involved with unique activities that can take place with the animals during their stay at the project.

This project hosts a long term lion research project. It is used as an environmental education center which allows school children to visit and learn firsthand about conservation and preservation of wildlife.

Volunteer activities may include:

* Caring for Lion cubs, making bottles and feeding baby cubs every 3 hours.
* Cutting up meat and feeding adult lions, medicating and monitoring the treatment of sick lions
* Assisting with educational activities
* Help with the maintenance of lion enclosures and upkeep of facilities
* Participate in the daily functions of the running of the game farm and environmental center.

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.
* 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+

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
• Building Maintenance
• Conservation
• Fixing Fences
• Volunteering

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

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