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Volunteer with Monkeys in South Africa

by: Oyster Worldwide

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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 volunt...

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Program Highlights

Get daily monkey cuddles!

Gain real hands-on experience with monkeys, from fun and feeding to helping out with veterinary procedures.

Become an important member of an extended family of 400 monkeys and baboons, welcomed by the lovely owners of the centre, Paul and Lynnette.

Make a big difference to the lives of these monkeys by helping in the rehabilitation time, which could take much longer without volunteers.

Have the chance to live in the northern area of South Africa, based in a spectacular setting surrounded by wildlife and natural parks.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Phalaborwa, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$900-1250
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism
  • Environment
  • Wildlife
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Canadian
  • European
  • Australian
  • Asian
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Awards

Gap Year Association

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.56

Total Reviews

9
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I love learning new things every day.

December 05, 2025by: Capucine Mathilde

Program: Volunteer with Monkeys in South Africa

10

Thank you Oyster! It took a couple of days to settle in but I’m really enjoying this volunteer work in such an amazing environment. I love learning new things every day and I look forward to learning and seeing even more.

It's been a great week

January 15, 2025by: Avena Clarke

Program: Volunteer with Monkeys in South Africa

10

Really enjoying it. It’s been a great week. We have five rescued baby baboons and this week the center is short staffed so they asked me to be a surrogate mother to one of them so all very exciting. On top of that the first day we witnessed a pride of lions finishing a kill by the river, as well as seeing twice a pack of wild dogs, giraffes, elephants, warthog, impala among others I don’t know the names of. Tomorrow I’ve signed up to go on a day safari with them along with two other volunteers!

Really meaningful to be part of it.

October 04, 2024by: Jofrid Stokstad

Program: Volunteer with Monkeys in South Africa

10

Reliable and friendly follow-up from Kate throughout the entire process for volunteering in South Africa. Security for assistance with all necessary details. Good information. Easy website. I can really recommend Oyster Worldwide, and I would definitely choose them again. The project has a really serious and high methodical standard in all they do for the baboons. I am impressed. It's hard work, and really meaningful to be part of it.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Phalaborwa, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Animal Welfare
  • Conservation
  • Eco-Tourism

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Couples, Families

Cost per week

$900-1250

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • In-Person Interview when Feasible
  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview

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