Description

Volunteer at one of the largest and most successful wildlife rehabilitation/release centers in Africa! Volunteers on this project work with a range of animals; anything from chimpanzees to baby cheetahs. Experience beautiful Zimbabwe all the while making a positive impact on the delicate African ecosystem.

Highlights

No experience is needed to work with the animals as all the training will be provided. All we ask is that volunteers are enthusiastic and dedicated to working with animals. Volunteers will work 7 hours a day but will always be on call during fire season and when we have babies in. Baby shifts will be shared out between the volunteers as we would not expect them to be awake with them all night. During the first week, volunteers will be getting to know how the orphanage runs. During this orientation period, volunteers will work with the different teams. Volunteers will get an introduction to working with the carnivores, primates, birds of prey, snakes and domestic animals. The main duties will include:

- Preparing food for the animals (keeping in mind the different diets of the various animals)
- Feeding the animals
- Clean out enclosures
- Contribute enrichment ideas for the animals
- Help build and maintain enclosures
- Giving tours and educating the public
- Hand rearing orphans (this is the most rewarding task as volunteers get to comfort them when they cry, feed them when they become hungry, and generally just play with baby animals. However, this can also be very tiring as they may need feeding during the night or just need a cuddle when they get scared)

Qualifications

- Good Level of English
- Motivation to work with animals
- Vaccinations, please consult doctor before departure
- Age 18+ (exceptions can be made for 17 year olds if there are more than two volutneers wanting to come)

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit our website for more information

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

- Accommodation: Includes housing in cabins
- Food: 3 meals a day
- Airport Pickup: From the Bulawayo Airport
- Orientation kit: Full project details will be sent following registration
- Training: Pre-departure preparation and In-country orientation
- Support: Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

GoEco - Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement

(1) Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism that promotes sustainable development (2) Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism. (3) Encourage travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others and thus to serve as a good-will ambassador to other countries in the world. (4) Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community-based projects, in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, and experience firsthand the unique cultural and natural diversity in this region. (5) Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel. (6) Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism, such as the 'Ecological Footprint' as a tool for sustainable tourism development. (7) Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant projects worldwide. (8) Create a platform from which to explore the various organizations that support the environment and actively encourage volunteering.

Year Founded

2005