"Volunteer work is not for the
faint-hearted, but the rewards are great”
Endangered
Species Project
This Project is set
up and managed by All Africa Volunteers assisting the Animal
Rehabilitation Centre between Port Elizabeth and Jeffreys Bay with
the daily care and funding to feed and care for stranded and injured
animals. This project was identified as having a true need for
volunteers to support with time and funding. We have introduced a
breeding program for endangered species like, Cheetah, Blue Duiker,
Servels and many other species to follow with the support from
volunteers and sponsors.
(Volunteers
applying for these projects must arrange their flight to Port
Elizabeth, South Africa)
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Introduction:
You will be collected from Port Elizabeth Airport by
the Project leader and be transported to the Breeding Centre some
70 kilometres from the city.
Location:
The centre is located between Port
Elizabeth and Jeffreys Bay on lush green roaming hills.
The Centre boasts in excess of forty species of
wildlife. Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Impala, Blesbok, Duiker,
Bushbuck, Monkeys, etc. and a selection of bird species.
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Accommodation
The lodges are
located in the middle of the game area, surrounded by a variety of
animals. When you wake in the morning you are able to see giraffe,
tortoises, antelope, wildebeests, zebras, aardvark, springbok,
cheetah, birds and of course a beautiful sunrise over the reserve.
Could you morning start any better? Wait till you have breakfast in
the fresh clear morning air.
The lodge is
completely made out of wood, which gives you the ‘back to nature’
feeling.
There also is a
bar ‘The Waterhole’ where everyone comes together and you will be
able to enjoy drinks, have dinner and do a little dancing if you
like. Here you can taste Potjie, a typical South African dish made
with many different ingredients in cast iron pots on the fire.
One Eight Sleeper dorm, One Double with
Lounge, Two Singles, 4 Rooms with Twin Beds.
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Volunteer Program
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Working as a
volunteer you will be involved in many aspects of conservation
and wildlife care.
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When we do have
new born animals you will have the rare opportunity of caring for them
this means being responsible for the young's well being and
upbringing.
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Giving the
young
comfort, feeding them with milk formula from a bottle.
Replacing their mother in all ways.
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Cuddling and
just sitting with young animals help them grow strong. Interacting with the public extends to
assisting our staff in training and conservation awareness.
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Other volunteer
tasks include :
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Conservation
educationals on fauna and flora in the region as well as
identification of mammals, wildlife spoor, animal dung etc.
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Assisting with
upkeep of the small reserve such as maintenance, removal
and identification of alien vegetation etc.
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Upkeep and
improvement of animal enclosures.
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Observing and
studying the animals and their behaviour, this includes sleeping
out in the game areas in camps.
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Checking reserve and boundaries for snares.
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Preparing of food and cleaning of enclosures.
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Doing survival
training practically on the reserve.
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Building new
habitats for animals.
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Conducting walking
safaris and Mountain Bike Trails on the reserve.
Program
Costs
Includes Weekend Surfing in Jeffreys Bay when booking 4
weeks or longer
Please note that
you can join any project for any length of Time (min 2 weeks)
Dorm Sharing ZAR
14950 first
month
South African Rands
Double Sharing ZAR
15950 first
month
South African Rands
Single Room ZAR
16950 first
month
South African Rands
Extra weeks ZAR
2500
per week when staying longer than one
month
South African Rands
If you would like to join the project for
less than one month the rate will be
ZAR 3950 per week sharing accommodation
on a dorm basis.
Book your
Project Here
Includes Accommodation
(shared 2-4 Sleeper Log cabin in Game area) and Transfers to and from
Port Elizabeth
(Accommodation upgrades to single and double rooms available)
Sponsorship for Endangered Species Projects and sponsoring of
purchasing additional animals for breeding project. One Weekend in
Jeffreys Bay, including Surf Lesson, accommodation and meals when
staying for a min of 4 weeks at the project.
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