Volunteer Encounter
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Volunteer Encounter is dedicated to providing a unique and fulfilling experience while offering an unforgettable opportunity for our volunteers to make a difference in conservation and community development. Through supporting local organisations, combined with our expertise about Zimbabwe, we are committed to the future of an incredible and vibrant country.
Who We Are
• We have an optimisti...
Volunteer Encounter is dedicated to providing a unique and fulfilling experience while offering an unforgettable opportunity for our volunteers to make a difference in conservation and community development. Through supporting local organisations, combined with our expertise about Zimbabwe, we are committed to the future of an incredible and vibrant country.
Who We Are
• We have an optimistic view of the human nature and we pursue our vision for a better world through harmony, by focusing in wildlife conservation and community development.
• We are confident in achieving the highest level of success through innovation, purposeful planning and persistence.
• We are open to partnerships and collaborations yet we are selective in order to achieve our goals.
• We are comfortable being...
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Lily Roberts Nuttall
Interviewed in 2023
StaffLily Robters Nuttal is a very passionate horse rider and loves all things horses. Recently she went to the amazing Antelope Park as a volunteer for tw...
I was inspired by my first-hand experience on the project and wanting to share my experience with others. I enjoy helping others discover what an incredible place Antelope Park and the other projects we run are—the mental health benefits include being able to escape from the stresses of normal life. I enjoy being able to help others enjoy Africa and all the beautiful things it has to offer.
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Jessica Palmer
Interviewed in 2023
StaffJessica Palmer has worked in the travel abroad industry since 2012. She is originally from the UK, but has lived in Australia, Thailand, Mexico, South...
I moved back to the UK and stopped working in international travel for a brief period. An opportunity came up to work part-time with Volunteer Encounter which keeps me connected to the continent of Africa, my biggest passion.
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Katherine Daman
Participated in 2022
AlumniKatie Daman is 20 years old and from Northamptonshire, UK.
I previously volunteered in schools in Ghana and India though GirlGuiding Uk in 2017 and 2018 which really created my love of traveling. I loved volunteering but wanted to do something completely different for my gap year from working. Luckily I found the perfect project at Antelope Park, Zimbabwe.
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