South Africa Monkey Rehabilitation

  South Africa

Phalaborwa

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year

Description: Volunteer Role

The project aims to help any injured or orphaned animal, not just monkeys. When ready, the animals are released back into their natural habitat. Another focus and development of the project is to improve animal conservation and government policy.

The project requires volunteers to do the following tasks:

    * Feed animals
    * Care for animals
    * Prepare food
    * Check animals for injuries
    * Help tend to wounds
    * Build new enclosures
    * Plant veggies for the animals' food

Your work will probably not be limited to these tasks - as a volunteer in Africa you need to be flexible! You may also work alongside local rural communities and children, teaching and assisting with uplifting schemes.

Highlights: The unique opportunity to work hands on with beautiful Vervet monkeys and other African wildlife. Not only will you be able to enjoy this close interaction during their rehabilitation, but you will also have the chance to learn vital aspects of ecology and conservation and take part in the monkey releases! You can also combine this work with valuable community work in local disadvantaged communities.

Cost in US$: from $1399

    * Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, equipment, supplies, foodstuffs, etc.
    * All airport transfers from the Phalaborwa Airport
    * Arrival orientation and briefing in South Africa
    * Accommodation throughout your project
    * All meals during your placement
    * Full support and assistance from your project co-ordinators in Africa

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Written Application

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement: We are ambitious for our company, our partners and the communities in which we work. We take our responsibilities seriously - understanding that the development of our business impacts directly on our partners, the communities that we visit and work with and that ultimately, our success is their success too.