Company : Travellers Worldwide
Location : Port Elizabeth
Duration: 2 weeks to 3 months
Approx Costs: 750 to 3000+ £ Pound (UK)
Care for animals, many of whom had been abandoned, abused, injured or orphaned, in this very caring Sanctuary set in a small private Wildlife Reserve. You'll assist in feeding and generally looking after many different animal and bird species.
The rescued animals in this very caring Sanctuary need love and attention to help prepare them for life back in the wild, if possible, or a safe life in the Sanctuary. As well as animal welfare assistance, you'll also help with general assistance in other areas, such as maintenance and administration.
As the Park is rather large, there is always a very wide variety of activities that you will be involved in. All volunteers are expected to “muck in” together, making the work fun and rewarding. Work ranges from hands-on with the animals, to helping and guiding the tourists or assisting in the restaurant and bar. Some of your work will also include general chores in the Park itself. Briefly, your responsibilities will include some or all of the following:
Besides spending time with the animals and birds, there are other areas of the Sanctuary and Wildlife Park needing attention as well:
ACCOMMODATION:
The accommodation is on the Game park less than a 5 minute walk to the sanctuary itself. It is split into various sized rooms from single rooms to twin rooms and a 4 and 8 sleeper dorm. It has 2 bathrooms with 2 toilets and 3 showers in each. A small kitchen with microwave, gas hob, kettle, fridge and washroom. Facilities currently include DSTV, a DVD player and facilities for volunteers to make drinks and snacks. There is currently no Wi-Fi available on site.
FOOD:
Food is provided and consists of a home-cooked meal every evening - this is the time that the owners and volunteers all sit down together and discuss the day and their various experiences. Breakfast and lunch and dinner are prepared for you although sometimes volunteers do help with this. You'll also have plenty of real South African braais (barbeques) - and what a magical place to have them!
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
If you’d like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us! If you’d like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen.
All year round - you choose your start and finish dates. This is a popular programme so we advise you book early to ensure you get the dates that you want.
From £945 for 1 week, then £250 for each additional week. Price includes:
►Arranging your Programme,
►Full pre-departure support and assistance,
►Payment Protection insurance,
►Accommodation,
►Food,
►Meeting you at the nearest airport,
►Transfer to the Project site
►Local in-country team support and backup,
►24-hr emergency support,
►Certificate of Completion.
NOT INCLUDED:
Flights, Insurance, Cost of Visas, Return transfer to airport.
Minimum age 16, if unaccompanied by parent.
Minimum age 14 if accompanied by parent.
No qualifications needed, just a big heart and a love of animals and their welfare.
I had a gap year back when I was 17 and booked with Travellers worldwide to work with animals on a reserve in South Africa and loved every second! It was a trip I’ll never forget and definitely helped to make me who I am today. It was made so easy for me through booking and transport and the whole trip. Thank you!