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Conservation Education Internship in South Africa
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This internship offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about wildlife conservation, specifically focusing on addressing critical issues and raising awareness. You'll actively contribute on the ground, focusing on the conservation of the endangered ground hornbill, a bird species native to Africa. Your participation will be within the Ground Hornbill Project, a dedicated initiative committed to safeguarding and protecting the ground hornbill populations. Given the negative connotations associated with this species in local cultures, a crucial aspect of their protection involves dispelling these associations. Consequently, the Ground Hornbill Project conducts educational initiatives in various local communities. As an intern, your role will involve a diverse range of hands-on tasks working towards the objectives of the Ground Hornbill Project. Daily responsibilities will include collaborating on the digitalization and creation of educational materials tailored for local schools. Engaging in field-based research, you'll gain insights into local attitudes and beliefs surrounding the ground hornbill, contributing valuable data to ongoing conservation efforts.
This internship offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about wildlife conservation, specifically focusing on addressing critical issues and raising awareness. You'll actively contribute on the ground, focusing on the conservation of the endangered ground hornbill, a bird species native to Africa. Your participation will be within the Ground Hornbill Project, a dedicated initiative committed to safeguarding and protecting the ground hornbill populations. Given the negative connotations associated with this species in local cultures, a crucial aspect of their protection involves dispelling these associations. Consequently, the Ground Hornbill Project conducts educational initiatives in various local communities. As an intern, your role will involve a diverse range of hands-on tasks working towards the objectives of the Ground Hornbill Project. Daily responsibilities will include collaborating on the digitalization and creation of educational materials tailored for local schools. Engaging in field-based research, you'll gain insights into local attitudes and beliefs surrounding the ground hornbill, contributing valuable data to ongoing conservation efforts.
Program Highlights
Join a dedicated wildlife conservation organization, collaborating with a team of enthusiastic experts and individuals.
Contribute to raising awareness about the challenges facing the ground hornbill within local communities.
Immerse yourself in a rich array of field-based wildlife experiences.
Actively participate in conservation efforts within a breathtaking South African game reserve, surrounded by diverse wildlife.
Observe and engage with a variety of wildlife, including lions and monkeys, in their natural habitats.
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- Rural Areas, South Africa
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Animal Sciences
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- Sri Lankan
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
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Program Details
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Locations
- Rural Areas, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Animal Sciences
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
18-30
Guidelines
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Guyanese
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- Sri Lankan
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
- Internship Placement
- Letter of Recommendation
- Assistance Booking Travel
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to travel to South Africa?
For this South African internship you have the option to intern on site, remotely, or even in a hybrid format. If you choose to travel to work on site or hybrid, we’ll gladly help with any travel arrangements. Please note that depending on your choice.
Will I be able to communicate with my loved ones?
Of course! There are many ways to communicate with those back home. Besides the Wi-Fi available at your housing arrangement, you can buy a SIM card for an unlocked phone, enable international roaming on your phone, or purchase prepaid airtime and convert it to a data bundle.
Any safety tips I should know for getting around South Africa?
As a general rule, you should stick to reputable transportation and use registered taxis or well known ride-sharing services to get around South Africa. If you’re planning a trip outside your base camp, research the areas you'll be visiting well and consider using trusted tour operators for excursions, especially in remote locations.
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This internship offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about wildlife conservation, specifically focusing on addressing critical issues and raising awareness. You'll actively contribute on the ground, focusing on the conservation of the endangered ground hornbill, a bird species native to Africa. Your participation will be within the Ground Hornbill Project, a dedicated initiative committed to safeguarding and protecting the ground hornbill populations. Given the negative connotations associated with this species in local cultures, a crucial aspect of their protection involves dispelling these associations. Consequently, the Ground Hornbill Project conducts educational initiatives in various local communities. As an intern, your role will involve a diverse range of hands-...
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Ready to Learn More?
This internship offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about wildlife conservation, specifically focusing on addressing critical issues and raising awareness. You'll actively contribute on the ground, focusing on the conservation of the endangered ground hornbill, a bird species native to Africa. Your participation will be within the Ground Hornbill Project, a dedicated initiative committed to safeguarding and protecting the ground hornbill populations. Given the negative connotations associated with this species in local cultures, a crucial aspect of their protection involves dispelling these associations. Consequently, the Ground Hornbill Project conducts educational initiatives in various local communities. As an intern, your role will involve a diverse range of hands-...
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