Volunteer in South Africa

  South Africa

Gauteng Province

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Work in a wildlife and environmental conservation program located in Gauteng Province, 45 minutes from Johannesburg. The project area is approximately 5,000 hectares, located on a rare veld (bush) type called bankenveld, recognized for its high biodiversity. Less than 1% of bankenveld is conserved under formal government programs, so this private conservation initiative is of critical importance.

Within the conservancy is a 400 hectare area set aside as the game reserve, home to a dozen or more species of native African wildlife and over 150 species of birds. The long term goal is for the game reserve is to expand to incorporate the entire conservancy.

Qualifications: As a volunteer on this program, you must be in good physical condition and able to walk reasonable distances, 18 years old or over, available for a minimum of four weeks (longer stays are most welcome), able to speak English, and able to work with a minimum of supervision.

Cost in US$: See Website

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 years and older

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and Kiwi Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 6

Application Process Involves:

• Other

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Global Volunteer Network's Mission Statement: The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a private, Non Government Organization (NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our incorporation number is WN/1194442. Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.

Year Founded: 2000