Description

Fancy volunteering with hundreds of Vervet Monkeys? This program gives you the unique opportunity to assist in the vital rehabilitation of orphaned and injured Vervet Monkeys at a wonderful sanctuary near the world famous Kruger National Park. After being wrongly classified as vermin by the authorities in the past, you can help the Vervet monkey in its plight for survival.

Highlights

Volunteer Role:

The project aims to provide shelter and care to Vervet monkeys which have been injured, orphaned or abused, as a result of this they are not able to be released back into the wild. Instead, they are rehabilitated and housed in natural enclosures with their fellow primate companions. In addition to this the sanctuary is also involved in educating the local community on Vervet monkeys and establishing ways to live side-by-side in harmony.

As a volunteer on this project you will be involved in a number of different, some of which are listed below:

* Collecting and preparing food to give to the monkeys
* Caring for the Monkeys
* General maintenance at the center
* Construction of new enclosures for the monkeys
* Caring for the orphaned baby monkeys during the baby season (November to March)
* Monitoring the health of the monkeys

Your work at the program may not be limited to just these tasks - as you are volunteering in Africa it is important to remain flexible!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from USD 1,529.00

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

What's included in your program:

* All meals during your placement
* Accommodation during your placement in shared wooden cabins
* Arrival orientation and briefing in South Africa
* Airport pick-up included on arrival date
* Full support and assistance from the project coordinators in South Africa

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Other

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Written Application

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005