Water Projects Volunteering in Namibia

Have the opportunity to see elephants in their natural habitat in this volunteer program abroad! The Elephant and Community Water Access Project in Namibia mostly involves helping surrounding communities in Damaraland come up with solutions to the existing elephant-human conflict. At the same time, you will develop bush and wildlife skills as well as undergo health and safety training. There is an ongoing struggle between these majestic creatures and the people living in rural communities as water supply becomes scarcer due to erratic rainfalls and desertification. This project works to improve the lives of both the local people as well as the elephants by creating sustainable solutions so that they can live side by side. It also aims to monitor elephant behaviors so they can live harmoniously alongside communities. Volunteers on this project must love the outdoors and have a passion for wildlife. You should be able to work as part of a team and have a spirit of adventure. Please note that being clean shouldn’t be a priority with no access to shower facilities from Tuesday to Friday. The placement is in a rural setting, so a reasonable level of fitness is essential.

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Damaraland, a sparsely populated area, is home to virtually untouched nature with fascinating plant and animal life. To ensure that the region's desert elephants can roam through Namibia’s Damaraland for years to come, the project is devoted to the protection of these animals. Only a few desert elephants were left in the region 20 years ago mainly due to conflict with local farmers. Life in Damaraland is largely dependent on the few springs, which have water all year round. These springs are often taken over by man, so the elephants sometimes destroy the farmer’s homes and wells in their desperate daily quest for water. The project aims to create a balance that meets the needs of both humans and animals. You will help the farmers with development aid, schooling, training, and setting up protective walls. You will build new water holes for the animals, away from settlements and the local population, fostering a harmonious co-existence between man and elephants. Moreover, you will monitor the desert elephants, accompanying these gentle giants on their endless ramblings and observing their population, behavior, and movement patterns.