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Program Type: Wild EDGE: Big 5, Elephant Conservation & Community Conservation Combination Project
Organization: EDGE of AFRICA
Description:
Become part of the rehabilitation team as you work closely with the community to develop and rehabilitate an environmental area in the centre of Kayalethu Township. And lastly, we believe that conservation relies on community appreciation and understanding. Through our ‘Workshops with Local Kids’ project, you can help up sow the seed of respect and passion for South Africa’s Natural Heritage. The project allows you to experience and contribute towards every aspect of conservation in South Africa!
Highlights:
Experience: Specific wildlife/ conservation experience is not necessary, however veterinary students, biology and zoology students and professionals would greatly benefit from this project.
Languages: English
Volunteer Type: Volunteer Placements, School Groups, Corporate Team Building
Age: 18+ (unless supervised by adult)
Restrictions: Medical Certificate Necessary
Pay/Compensation: None
Type of work/duties:
An indication of some of the topics you may be experiencing:
Cost Included:
Comfortable accommodation is provided. Private rooms can be arranged on request.
EDGE of AFRICA: Providing TRUE and full African experiences which not only benefit the projects but gives the gift of understanding Africa’s REAL cultural and environmental heritage.
Service provider:
We work in association with a number of specialists and enthusiasts towards CREATING SUSTAINABLE SOLITIONS and EMPOWERING LOCAL INITATIVES in Africa. We are not agents- we develop our own volunteer projects, all of which work towards the up-liftment and preservation of what lies closest to our hearts- African Heritage. We are represented by agents worldwide and our team continues to grow with the addition of dedicated international and local volunteers.
To receive more information about this program please fill out “Request More Info” form (featured on Link to Diversity site).
(for more information on Link to Diversity, visit our website here. For more volunteer abroad opportunities, visit here)
Program Type: Wild EDGE: Big 5, Elephant Conservation & Community Conservation Combination Project
Organization: EDGE of AFRICA
Description:
Become part of the rehabilitation team as you work closely with the community to develop and rehabilitate an environmental area in the centre of Kayalethu Township. And lastly, we believe that conservation relies on community appreciation and understanding. Through our ‘Workshops with Local Kids’ project, you can help up sow the seed of respect and passion for South Africa’s Natural Heritage. The project allows you to experience and contribute towards every aspect of conservation in South Africa!
Highlights:
- Managing and maintaining the cheetah breeding project
- Work with the Big 5
- Elephant interactions and research
- Community Conservation Education
- Reforestation with the township community
- Get involved in every aspect of Conservation in the beautiful Garden Route
Experience: Specific wildlife/ conservation experience is not necessary, however veterinary students, biology and zoology students and professionals would greatly benefit from this project.
Languages: English
Volunteer Type: Volunteer Placements, School Groups, Corporate Team Building
Age: 18+ (unless supervised by adult)
Restrictions: Medical Certificate Necessary
Pay/Compensation: None
Type of work/duties:
An indication of some of the topics you may be experiencing:
- Game capture and translocation
- Tracking and monitoring released cheetah on foot
- Managing and maintaining cheetah breeding projects
- Elephant interactions
- Teach local kids the importance of their natural environment in fun, relaxed workshops (no experience necessary)
- Learn how to approach wild animals on foot
- Marine and forest research
- General reserve duties including erosion control, vegetation rehabilitation and road and fence maintenance.
- Visit Addo Elephant Park
- Assist with a community Reforestation Project
Cost Included:
- EDGE Volunteer Fee
- (minimum stay 2 weeks, maximum stay 3 months-project dependent) will include the following:
- The confidence that every effort will be made to ensure your safety and enjoyment during your stay
- Pre-departure support and information
- Travel arrangements to and from the project (On allocated days)
- Accommodation
- Food
- Project related transport
- Thorough orientation to area and chosen project
- First day introduction to project and colleagues
- Project support and feedback sessions throughout your stay
- Assistance with optional activities and tours
- Flights & Visas
- Travel insurance (necessity!)
- Excursions & optional activities
- Post placement transport
Comfortable accommodation is provided. Private rooms can be arranged on request.
EDGE of AFRICA: Providing TRUE and full African experiences which not only benefit the projects but gives the gift of understanding Africa’s REAL cultural and environmental heritage.
Service provider:
We work in association with a number of specialists and enthusiasts towards CREATING SUSTAINABLE SOLITIONS and EMPOWERING LOCAL INITATIVES in Africa. We are not agents- we develop our own volunteer projects, all of which work towards the up-liftment and preservation of what lies closest to our hearts- African Heritage. We are represented by agents worldwide and our team continues to grow with the addition of dedicated international and local volunteers.
To receive more information about this program please fill out “Request More Info” form (featured on Link to Diversity site).
(for more information on Link to Diversity, visit our website here. For more volunteer abroad opportunities, visit here)
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