Description

This wildlife volunteer project is made for those who want to come and experience the wonderful world of probably one of the most impressive animal on our planet. This is also an amazing chance to be inspired, by these gentle giants and gain real hands on experience in a working elephant sanctuary.

These giants of Africa represent all that's powerful and gentle. Working with them is a humbling and awe inspiring experience!

Volunteers contribute to all aspects of elephant conservation. From the creation of sustainable community projects directly linked to elephant tourism to the hands on maintenance of the parks and reserves.

This volunteer elephant conservation program will give you a real chance to meet and work with one of the most intelligent animals in the world. But beware, you will fall in love with them.

Highlights

As an Elephant volunteer, you will be learning everything from how an elephant uses it's trunk to the complex history that has influenced elephant numbers in Africa. You will assist with the day to day running of an elephant sanctuary which provides a home for rescued elephants as well as studying elephants in their untouched wild environment.

Duties include:
* Elephant care duties include stable cleaning and food preparation
* Behavioural studies
* Alien invasive control and park maintenance
* Community education and empowerment
* Game counts and surveys at Addo Elephant Park (only on 3 week plus programs)
* Participating in dynamic current projects
* Own project development(skills dependent)
* Park and reserve management

Qualifications

We are looking for dedicated, mature and motivated volunteers that have a caring attitude towards wildlife and conservation. Volunteers should be of average physical fitness and willing to get their hands dirty.
* Minimum age is 18 yrs.
* No specific qualifications are necessary for this program.
* Any experience with animals is beneficial.
* A genuine interest for animal welfare, nature and wildlife.
* International volunteers welcome

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From 700 GBP

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

WAVA's Mission Statement

WAVA's Responsible Travel policy is its mission statement. It's not an ideology. It is not a cast-iron set of rigid guidelines and procedures. Rather, it is a spectrum of principles and concepts that promote co-operation and learning not only by those in the London office, but also with all other parties involved - travellers, partners and host communities - ensuring each can mutually benefit. We do our best to understand our travellers' needs, responsibly preparing them to have great experiences, and we produce content that accurately informs our travellers of what they can expect to encounter when abroad.

Year Founded

2010