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Greenforce

11-15 Betterton Street
Covent Garden
London, UK WC2H 9BP
England
Phone: +(0)207 470 8888 (UK)/800 710 6065 (USA)
Fax: +(0)207 379 0801 (UK)

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Penguin Rescue in South Africa

  South Africa
  • Cape Town: 
  • Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: All year round

Description: Set outside of Cape Town in the heart of the Cape Province, this penguin rescue centre has cared for over 83,000 seabirds during its 38 years.

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 will also sail to Robben Island, one of the world's largest penguin colonies, to release the penguins you have cared for. These release voyages are the ideal opportunity to see some of the Cape's whales.

The accommodation is in half board local home stays. We also include mountain biking on Table Mountain and a day's wine tasting tour, by mountain bike!

Highlights: Penguin release trips to Robben Island, Table Mountain

Qualifications: No qualifications necessary. All training provided.

Languages :
  • English

Cost in US$: From $2210

Cost Includes :
  • Excursions
  • Housing
  • In-country orientation/Training
  • In-country staff support
  • Registration fees
  • Written materials pre-departure

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Volunteer Types :
  • academic reinforcement
  • adult education
  • animal welfare
  • conservation
  • veterinary
  • volunteering
  • wildlife surveying

Age Range: 17 years old upwards

This Program is open to World Wide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Home-stays

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

  • Written Application

Post Services Include:

  • Alumni Network
  • Job and Internship Network

Greenforce's Mission Statement: Greenforce a UK based international non profit organisation, working at the request of the host country and partners. Humanitarian aid, conservation, sports aid and marine conservation round the world for college credit. No experience required as full training provided. Work for and alongside the local partner in groups or individual placements.

Year Founded: 1997

 



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