Description

Volunteer work with a whole host of animals from elephants to lions, rhinos and cheetahs.

This program was set to inform volunteers about the variety of wildlife that exists in South Africa, allowing them to experience these animals.

Highlights

Volunteers on this project work on a private game reserve, home to a variety of animals who wander free in a green and abundant space. In this game reserve you will be able to find all the big 5 animals (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos and rhinos) as well as crocodiles, snakes, giraffes and ostriches.

The game reserve existence is mainly due to the fact that these animals are in risk and they need to be protected. As a volunteer you will be willing to get your hands dirty and work as part of the team, going on game drives, taking care of the land and the animals that live in the game reserve.

Qualifications

- No specific skills or experience are necessary
- Minimum age is 18 yrs.
- Volunteers should be physically fit and mentally positive!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2,300

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

What's included?
* Pre-departure Briefing in London
* Pre-departure information and advice
* In-country induction or training
* 24-hour emergency contacts
* In-country assistance and support
* Donation to the project
* Sightseeing activities (these are arranged for you, but not always paid for).
* Transportation: airport pick-up, airport drop-off, as well as Big 5 project related transport.
* Accommodation: Luxury tented accommodation with access to a volunteer house
* Food: all meals included and provided by staff
* Phone Sim Card
* T-Shirt
* Survival Course (Camping)

What's not included?
* Flights
* Insurance
* Visa costs
* Monthly stipend
* Optional Excursions & Activities

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European and Kiwi 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
• Other
• 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