Our wildlife volunteers are involved in the real, day-to-day work that keeps the reserve healthy and functioning. No two days are the same, and this program is ideal for those who want first-hand experience in wildlife reserve management and conservation.  This is not a training program. 

Volunteers contribute to maintaining and improving habitat across the entire ecosystem, focusing on three key areas: reserve maintenance, anti-poaching, and research.

Maintenance activities may include checking and pumping waterholes, placing mineral licks, erosion control, road repairs, invasive plant management, and inspecting and repairing boundary fences.

Anti-poaching exposure includes assisting with snare sweeps, drone operations, moving camera traps, and recording data on poaching activity. Volunteers also learn to identify common spoor and gain basic tracking skills.

Wildlife research support involves setting up and monitoring trail cameras and assisting with data analysis. Cameras are used for purposes such as carnivore assessments and monitoring wildlife movement in specific areas or in reaction to specific management tasks.

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