home / company / green-force / penguin-rescue /

Penguin Rescue

Activities : Conservation / Summer Jobs / Winter Jobs / Work Placements / Animals
Company :
Country : South Africa
Duration : 6 weeks

Info

Volunteer at the marine rescue centre

Set across the bay from Cape Town, in Table View, this penguin rescue center has cared for over 83,000 seabirds during its 38 years. Primarily set up to rehabilitate African Penguins during major oil spills, the center now has a mandate from the South African government to oversee the rehabilitation of a number of seabirds, including pelicans and even the odd albatross!

You will learn how to catch, handle, feed, tube and administer medication to a variety of seabirds, as well as assist in the Intensive Care Unit.

You may even sail to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, now one of the world's largest penguin colonies, to release the penguins you have been working with.

Living in stunning South Africa

Your home will be our selected hostel. Your home is 20-25 minutes walk one way to the Marine Centre and 15 minutes walk the other way - to the beach. An ideal location!

You will typically volunteer at the centre 5 days a week leaving a couple of days free each week to check out the beach or explore all that Cape Town has to offer, the Waterfront, Camps Bay and the evening life on Long Street.

This program is ideal for independent travelers or couples as you will be free to make friends from our secure and friendly surroundings.

We provide you with a simple food allowance to purchase your breakfast, lunch etc in the local markets as full cooking and storage facilities are available at your accommodation.

PLUS: MOUNTAIN BIKING WINE TOUR or TABLE MOUNTAIN

To ensure your complete South Africa experience on a day off, we include a mountain biking adventure, from the top of the famous Table Mountain - a thrilling experience!

Alternatively you can select a more laid back day. A mountain biking wine tour through three of Stellenbosch's vineyards. Of course wine tasting is included!

Requirements

No requirements as all training will be provided.

Dates

Dates: Orientation and briefing sessions take place on the first and third Monday of each month. We recommend volunteers arrive the day before. More flexible dates can be arranged if necessary. 2008 January 04 January 18 February 01 February 15 February 29 March 14 March 28 April 11 April 25 May 09 May 23 June 06 June 20 July 04 July 18 August 01 August 15 August 29 September 12 September 26 October 10 October 24 November 07 November 21 December 05 December 19