Volunteer from HomeAwe in South Africa: Wildlife Experience with Elephants
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- 18 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldNature and Environment
Job locationPalestine
Opportunity description
HomeAwe offers a volunteer opportunity in South Africa and announces its need for the efforts of 6 volunteers to join the research team to study the elephants' behavior in reserve by observing them during the day. You can volunteer with the biggest animal on earth - an Elephant in this 1 week trip. Plus, you will help in general maintenance around the park, planting, cleaning, and preparing food for the elephants.
About the Program:
- Sunday:
- Arriving at George Airport in South Africa, and from there a private bus that belongs to the reserve will take us to buy food and necessities from the supermarket, then directly we're off to the reserve.
- Monday - Friday Morning:
- Volunteering with Elephants, the working day starts at 7:00 and ends at 17:30. Throughout the week, there are only four and a half days of work (work on Fridays until 10:30).
- On Monday and Thursday, there are spiritual sessions or there might be any other activity.
- Friday:
- Bungee jumping, and a one-night tour and stay at Tenikwa Wildlife Centre:
- A guided tour about the reserve and its animals (lions, tigers, cheetahs, etc.).
- Preparing dinner for lions and various wild cats and assisting in reserve tasks.
- Dinner meal at the reserve for volunteers.
- Sleeping at the reserve in front of the lion enclosure.
- Saturday:
- Breakfast in Tenikwa Wildlife Centre and then shopping at Plettenberg Bay.
- Sunday:
- Going to George Airport with the reserve team and from the airport coming back home.
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
25 hours per week of the following:
- Research Lab
- Filling Data
- Observing Elephants
- Participate in all behind-the-scenes activities in each wildlife reserve, including:
- Assisting in elephant care; preparing and feeding animal meals, and building animal toys.
- General maintenance; repairing and painting the reserve, among other tasks.
- Cleaning the reserve and sleeping areas for the elephants.
- Participating in scientific research on the behavior and nature of elephants, managed by the reserve.
- Assisting in funding the research by making paper from elephant dung (XD).
Eligibility criteria
You should follow the following conditions:
- Over 18 years old.
- Intermediate English proficiency for communication.
- Social engagement.
- Full respect and always listening to Lana.
- Commitment to volunteering schedules at the reserve.
- Adherence to the reserve's rules.
- Seriousness and dedication to work.
- Commitment to the program and event schedules.
- Acceptance of others and adaptation to circumstances (sleeping arrangements, culture, weather conditions, type of work).
- Ability to work in all conditions - working with elephants is an outdoor and sometimes physically demanding activity, so be prepared for any weather conditions.
- Acceptance of cultural differences, freedom, and lifestyles of the volunteers, whether local or international.
- Enthusiasm, dedication, and energy to participate in all activities or work, and of course, love for elephants and wildlife and a spirit of giving.
- Representing Palestine.
- Excellent representation of HomeAwe and maintaining a good reputation.
- It is the participant's responsibility to know all the details related to Visa (entry permit) and Passport before registering.
- Please note: Trip Cost is $1220 (Does not include the flight).
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