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Malawi - Wildlife Rescue Center
Due to an increase in deforestation and the struggles between man and wildlife, many of Malawi's wild animals are losing their natural habitats and are often found injured or in severe distress. The project offers a safe haven for these animals, assisting in their recovery and rehabilitation and, wherever possible, releasing them back into the wild. Those that cannot be released find a permanent home in large natural enclosures where they can roam freely. The reserve currently has about 200 animals, including birds, reptiles, lions, monkeys, and antelope. Volunteers will help with a host of different tasks and projects while volunteering at the wildlife center. Alongside animal care professionals, volunteers may be able to help with various aspects of rehabilitation, including the possibility of assisting in clinical procedures or the release of animals back into the wild. Animal releases at the center are often more successful than not, and this is due to the high level of effort and expertise that goes into every aspect of the rehabilitation and release process.
Due to an increase in deforestation and the struggles between man and wildlife, many of Malawi's wild animals are losing their natural habitats and are often found injured or in severe distress. The project offers a safe haven for these animals, assisting in their recovery and rehabilitation and, wherever possible, releasing them back into the wild. Those that cannot be released find a permanent home in large natural enclosures where they can roam freely. The reserve currently has about 200 animals, including birds, reptiles, lions, monkeys, and antelope. Volunteers will help with a host of different tasks and projects while volunteering at the wildlife center. Alongside animal care professionals, volunteers may be able to help with various aspects of rehabilitation, including the possibility of assisting in clinical procedures or the release of animals back into the wild. Animal releases at the center are often more successful than not, and this is due to the high level of effort and expertise that goes into every aspect of the rehabilitation and release process.
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- Lilongwe, Malawi
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Tours
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Animal Sciences
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Wildlife
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Volunteering
- All Nationalities
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The positivity and curiosity of a people who have very little materially, but are really very rich in their souls and unselfishness.
February 16, 2025by: Sarah Smith1. Feeling that I was contributing to saving beautiful orphaned animals that would hopefully be released back into their own environment was incredibly uplifting, moving and meaningful. 2. Being able to experience the above and marvel at the effort and dedication everyone puts in with very limited financial resource. 3. Interacting with and Seeing, experiencing the endless joy, laughter, smiling faces of the children at the education centre, the positivity and curiosity of a people who have very little materially, but are really very rich in their souls and unselfishness.
I had the chance to participate multiple times in lion capture and collaring and release
December 31, 2023by: FreyaWhile undertaking biodiversity monitoring research volunteering, I had the chance to participate multiple times in lion capture and collaring and release. I was involved with the team where we darted particular lions, performed brief health checks, documented important lion identification information and put on collars. I was mostly there to help and take notes but on one of the days, I got to do the eye drops by myself which was really cool.
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Locations
- Lilongwe, Malawi
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Tours
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Fields
- Animal Sciences
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Causes
- Animal Welfare
- Conservation
- Wildlife
- Types
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Volunteering
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
- During College
- Post High School
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
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Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Pre-Departure Orientation
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Due to an increase in deforestation and the struggles between man and wildlife, many of Malawi's wild animals are losing their natural habitats and are often found injured or in severe distress. The project offers a safe haven for these animals, assisting in their recovery and rehabilitation and, wherever possible, releasing them back into the wild. Those that cannot be released find a permanent home in large natural enclosures where they can roam freely. The reserve currently has about 200 animals, including birds, reptiles, lions, monkeys, and antelope. Volunteers will help with a host of different tasks and projects while volunteering at the wildlife center. Alongside animal care professionals, volunteers may be able to help with various aspects of rehabilitation, including the possi...
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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Due to an increase in deforestation and the struggles between man and wildlife, many of Malawi's wild animals are losing their natural habitats and are often found injured or in severe distress. The project offers a safe haven for these animals, assisting in their recovery and rehabilitation and, wherever possible, releasing them back into the wild. Those that cannot be released find a permanent home in large natural enclosures where they can roam freely. The reserve currently has about 200 animals, including birds, reptiles, lions, monkeys, and antelope. Volunteers will help with a host of different tasks and projects while volunteering at the wildlife center. Alongside animal care professionals, volunteers may be able to help with various aspects of rehabilitation, including the possi...
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