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An amazing chance to be inspired, by these gentle giants and gain real hands on experience in a working elephant sanctuary.

* Overview:
This volunteer elephant conservation programme is ideal for those in search of wildlife volunteer projects.

Come and experience the wonderful world of elephants. These giants of Africa represent all that's powerful and gentle. Working with them is a humbling and awe inspiring experience!

Volunteers contribute to all aspects of elephant conservation. From the creation of sustainable community projects directly linked to elephant tourism to the hands on maintenance of the parks and reserves.

This volunteer elephant conservation programme will give you a real chance to meet and work with one of the most intelligent animals in the world. But beware, you will fall in love with them.


* Programme details:
As an Elephant volunteer, you will be learning everything from how an elephant uses it's trunk to the complex history that has influenced elephant numbers in Africa. You will assist with the day to day running of an elephant sanctuary which provides a home for rescued elephants as well as studying elephants in their untouched wild environment.

Duties include:

-> Elephant care duties include stable cleaning and food preparation
-> Behavioural studies
-> Alien invasive control and park maintenance
-> Community education and empowerment
-> Game counts and surveys at Addo Elephant Park (only on 3 week plus programmes)
-> Participating in dynamic current projects
-> Own project development(skills dependent)
-> Park and reserve management

Duration

From 2 weeks to 12 months

Start Dates

Arrival on the first Friday or Saturday of the month ready to start on Monday.

Requirements

* We are looking for dedicated, mature and motivated volunteers that have a caring attitude towards wildlife and conservation. Volunteers should be of average physical fitness and willing to get their hands dirty.

* Minimum age is 18 yrs.
* No specific qualifications are necesary for this programme.
* Any experience with animals is beneficial.
* A genuine interest for animal welfare, nature and wildlife.
* International volunteers welcome