Volunteer Programs in Phalaborwa, South Africa

Monkeys are given the nickname ‘cheeky’ for a reason - they are playful, mischievous, and a lot of fun! They love interacting with humans and, while volunteering, you can expect lots of hugs. Run by a lovely couple, the center helps to care for and rehabilitate injured, abused, or orphaned monkeys. They have received special accreditation from the government for their amazing work. As a volunteer, you will get to meet and interact with the animals. From feeding to taking them to the swimming pool to bathe and from cleaning out their enclosures to helping prepare their release, you will make a huge difference to the animals in your care. Volunteers need to be prepared to get stuck in and help out. Your work allows the centre to help a greater number of monkeys and baboons. It is a thoroughly rewarding work and a lot of fun! After a day's work, volunteers can return to their accommodation, set a few hundred meters away from the monkeys. It is a shared accommodation with a pool table and swimming pool - the perfect place to relax while gazing at the starry night.