Description

The involvement of volunteers on the project is paramount to achieving our aims on all fronts. You can expect days to be long, but you will also be able to end each day knowing that you have given something back to Africa; having made a difference to the animals and people that you come into contact with.

Your primary task whilst on placement will be to assist management and their team of guides, handlers and scouts in all aspects of care for the animals in their charge; giving them the opportunities to develop their natural instincts in preparation for their release into the next stage of the program. Research is a significant part of your role; collecting data not only on the development of the lions, but monitoring elephants and assisting in the education of local communities to bring an awareness about environmental and conservation issues.

Highlights

Living within the National Park, your volunteer house is a sociable retreat. With TVs and DVD players you can relax after a hard day, with all your meals cooked for you. And if you still have energy at the end of the day, there are regular trips into Livingstone every day should you wish to join them. At the weekends, take the opportunity to have an adventure on the Zambezi river, marvel at Victoria falls or just explore Zambia's wildlife. You may even have an opportunity to join in the weekend activities of the local schools and sports groups.

Qualifications

There are no specifc skills required for this program. You will need to be of good health and have a decent level of fitness. Aside from that enthusiasm and willingness to do what is required during daily tasks is the exact attitude for the project.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please contact for more details.

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation: Shared room in a volunteer house.
* Food: 3 meals per day - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* Airport pick up and drop off (from Victoria Falls airport, Zimbabwe).
* Training: Pre-departure information pack, on-site
Orientation and project induction provided
* Laundry service
* Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinator
* Activities: Staff help organise weekend activities. (Activity price may be extra) Trips include: Bungee Jumping, White Water Rafting on the Zambezi, Helicopter Flights over Victoria Falls, Zambezi River Cruises, visits to Botswana's Chobe National Park and weekend excursions across to Zimbabwe

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

17+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Kaya Responsible Travel's Mission Statement

Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.

Year Founded

2008