Conservation Volunteering
Travelling to Africa for a wildlife safari is great, but coming to Africa to work with animals on a wildlife volunteer project adds a whole new dimension to the experience.
For nature lovers, wildlife volunteering can bring you closer to nature and give you a better understanding of the difficulties nature conservation in Africa faces today.
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Wildlife Volunteer Project
Wildlife Volunteer OVERVIEW
Our wildlife volunteer project in St Lucia, South Africa aims to help with nature conservation within the Greater St Lucia Wetland park area. The project is ideal for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and people who love wildlife. You will have the chance to help out at a crocodile sanctuary and do a considerable amount of research and data collection out in the bush, involving various species of animals. Its a chance to truly become one with nature and enjoy all that the African bush has to offer.
Wildlife Volunteer PROJECT DETAILS
You will be met at Richards Bay Airport by a Mozvolunteers representative and transported to our accommodation in St Lucia which is about 40 minutes drive north. You will then have time to get settled into the novelty accommodation and catch up on some much needed rest after the long flight. That evening you will be treated to a lovely dinner. The following day you will be taken to the crocodile sanctuary to meet the people you will be working with and also shown the areas where you will be conducting wildlife research and data collection. The next day, your project begins with work in the crocodile sanctuary. Your time with MozVolunteers will be split between bush-based research and work in the crocodile sanctuary.
Working days are from Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm with a one hour lunch break. You will have three days a week working in the crocodile sanctuary and the other two days will be spent doing research out in the field. The work at the crocodile sanctuary involves looking after crocodiles, cleaning of crocodile pens and help with feeding. You might be lucky enough to help with the hatching of crocodile eggs. The field research will include animal population counts, behavioural studies and you will even get to learn basic tracking. Included in this project is the opportunity to gain a field guiding qualification which you will be working for throughout your stay.
Wildlife Volunteer GUIDING QUALIFICATION
Included in our wildlife volunteer project for 4 weeks stay or more is a recognised guiding qualification. (THETA) tourism and hospitality education training association will issue you with a guiding qualification once you have successfully passed the required skills and practical assessment evaluation. All sudy materials will be provided together with practical training in becoming a competent nature site guide. This will include conducting a guided nature experience, identifying flagship species of fauna and flora, implementing safety regulations and rules and basic spoor identification. During your stay you will have the time to study for the final assessment and many oppotunities for practical training, including accompanying qualified guides on nature tours.
Wildlife Volunteer PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Learning about and working with crocodiles. Working in the bush and getting close to the animals. Learning how to track animals. Excellent photographic opportunities. Being part of nature conservation. Gaining a field guiding qualification. Experiencing Zulu culture. Learn how to carve an animal with a local craftsman. Big 5 wildlife safaris. Dinner out in the bush. Doing environmental research. Experiencing the diverse scenery of South Africa.
Project Facts
Location: St Lucia, South Africa
Start Dates: Any Tuesday
Duration: 2-8 week
Cost: GBP(£) 295 per week
Deposit: 20% non-refundable
Balance: 8 weeks prior to arrival
WHATS INCLUDED
Richards Bay airport pick up
Project placement
Donation to project
Accomodation
3 meals a day (except Sundays)
Orientation and saftey program
24/7 in house support
Pre-arrival skype briefing
Field guiding quilification (only for 4 week stay or more)
WHATS NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Travel insurance
Visas
Personal expenses
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