Monkey Sanctuary Near Kruger Park Needs Volunteers
South Africa
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: multiple start dates year round
Description:
Fancy some monkeying around? Monkey business is certainly allowed on this project which is set in a stunning area of South Africa close to the wilderness of the world-famous Kruger National Park. The Vervet Foundation is a huge rehabilitation centre and currently looks after around 500 monkeys, so there will be plenty of chances to meet the cute little things. Your time may be spent caring for injured or orphaned monkeys, doing general maintenance work around the centre and contributing towards the building of new facilities. In your spare time you can even take advantage of the great location and enjoy the country's animals in the wild. Find out more about i-to-i, watch their short video here: http://video.i-to-i.com/site-videos/video.html
Highlights:
What were the highlights of your trip that you couldn't wait to tell your friends about? "The whole trip was a great experience!" (Davina Pease) * Hands on work in an animal rehabilitation center. * Close to Kruger National Park.
Qualifications:
Anyone with a passion for animals and an interest in conservation will enjoy their time here. You'll be involved in caring for the animals and maintaining their environment.
Cost in US$: USD 2195.00 for 4 weeks, USD 275.00 for every week thereafter
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Written materials abroad
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Cost Include Description:
* Accommodation: Shared basic tents * Food: All meals * Airport Pickup: Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early! * Training: In-country orientation * Support: Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- animal welfare
- biological research
- conservation
- eco-tourism
- veterinary
- volunteering
- wildlife surveying
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Typical Volunteer: If you are interested in immersing yourself in another culture while giving your time to a worthy cause, then you are a typical i-to-i volunteer. We invite you to join the i-to-i community of dedicated volunteers aged 18-80 who are working on community development, building, teaching, and conservation projects across the globe. Together, we make a lasting impact that changes lives and helps preserve the planet through hundreds of worthwhile projects around the world.
Age Range: 18 - 80
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Couples and Individuals
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Participants Travel to South Africa
Independently
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in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
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in Groups
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i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 50,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses.
With over 400 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.
Year Founded: 1994
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