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Herausragend 4.9rating (189)

African Wildlife Research Assistant

location
2 - 12 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+

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Highlights

  • Meet our resident, animals and see how your project fee helps protect and conserve wildlife populations
  • You’ll meet loads of great people and we know you’ll have lots of fun, but the animals come first.
  • Undertake research and general activities studying Malawi's wildlife
  • Enjoy a working holiday and contribute to these animals who need us.
  • Enjoy eating beautiful food and meeting the locals.

Besonders geeignet für

Alter 18+
Alleinreisend
Pärchen
Gruppen
50+

Über das Programm

Care for rescued animals and support research projects about distribution and movement patterns of the local wildlife populations.

The project

Volunteers will spend 2 – 10 weeks on the wildlife research project where they will assess the status, distribution and movements patterns of animals occupying the study conservation area. Awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2000, the National Park covers approximately 3,200km2 ...

Über das Programm

The project

Volunteers will spend 2 – 10 weeks on the wildlife research project where they will assess the status, distribution and movements patterns of animals occupying the study conservation area. Awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 2000, the National Park covers approximately 3,200km2 to establish one of Malawi’s truly outstanding features. Situated on the border of Zambia, this thriving hub of activity hosts no less than 100 mammal species and 430 individual species of birds. Running in conjunction with the Wildlife Reserve, this research camp operates to house, protect and monitor a variety of wildlife including Cheetahs – a species that were thought to be extinct for the best part of two decades.

The conservation team at the National Park will provide volunteers with all of the necessary training to undertake their individual research activities on site. The initial orientation and training phase is designed to bring visitors up to speed on the codes of practice that must be adhered to. Any further feedback or questions can be directed to staff.

Volunteers may also choose to spend time at a wildlife centre caring for rescued animals.

Our volunteers
There are 4 key domains in which volunteers contribute:

  • Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
  • Wildlife Research
  • Education and Community Outreach
  • Communications and Campaigns
In the field, the volunteers will obtain an up close and personal view of the elephants, buffalo, vultures, warthogs, zebras and other animals to gauge their health, wellbeing and overall integration back into their native habitat.

Please note
The wildlife centre operates a strict hands-off policy as our goal is to release as many animals as possible back into the wild. It is highly important not to humanise the animals as this puts them at greater risk of being poached after release. That said, some orphans need special attention and round the clock care to ensure that they have the best possible chance of survival and rehabilitation, so you may well be stepping in with surrogacy work and providing all aspects of care in those early days. It can be an incredibly rewarding experience to see animals progress and know that you have played a vital part in their journey back to the wild.

While the luxurious and exotic surrounds of Africa will provide an experience you will never forget, there are some obvious challenges that some volunteers will encounter. Removed from a comfortable first world environment, volunteers can be confronted by the state of some of the animals in the park given their circumstances. Those that arrive in the warmer months will also be exposed to a hot and unforgiving climate, making it imperative to come prepared.

Tagesablauf

At the wildlife centre, working hours are completely dependent on the animals we have in at the time, and on the level of care they need. Ideally, volunteers will work from 8am till 5pm, but this is not often the case as most elephant orphans need feeding at unsociable hours and some even need round ...

Tagesablauf

At the wildlife centre, working hours are completely dependent on the animals we have in at the time, and on the level of care they need. Ideally, volunteers will work from 8am till 5pm, but this is not often the case as most elephant orphans need feeding at unsociable hours and some even need round the clock care. We try our best to split this up between volunteers but please be aware that there may be some long days or even some night shifts. However, a typical day could look like this:

8am-1pm: Orphan care activities and/or enrichment
1pm - 2pm: Lunch
2pm – 5pm: Community outreach/animal care/projects

Once in the field, volunteers will undertake research duties allocating much of their schedule for a 6-day working week.

Freizeitaktivitäten

Malawi is known as the Warm Heart of Africa for its friendly people and stunning landscapes, and it’s generally viewed as the ‘safest’ country to travel in Africa. Volunteers take one day off a week and a long weekend off every month. It is possible to take off more or less time, dependent on ...

Freizeitaktivitäten

Malawi is known as the Warm Heart of Africa for its friendly people and stunning landscapes, and it’s generally viewed as the ‘safest’ country to travel in Africa. Volunteers take one day off a week and a long weekend off every month. It is possible to take off more or less time, dependent on emergencies and what projects you are working on. We highly recommend that you spend weekends off at the lake or on safari. We can help you with your booking and show you the best deals. Here are a few ideas:

  • Zambia: Safari to South Luangwa valley
  • Senga Bay: Boat trip, snorkelling, swimming.
  • Liwonde National park: Game drives and boat trips
  • Cape Maclear: Boat trips, paddle-boarding, canoes, booze cruise, hiking
  • Kande: Horse riding 
  • Dezda: Pottery, paper workshop, hiking, cave paintings 
  • Kuti Wildlife Reserve: Wildlife viewing, cycling
Please note

The first instalment of your project fees is due within 1 week after you paid the deposit on Volunteer World. This is a total of $495 AUD and comes off your balance. The balance is due 90 days prior to travel. For all further information about the fees, please scroll down to the section "Program Fees“.

Voraussetzungen

Voraussetzungen

Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

Sprachkenntnisse

Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Englisch (Fließend)

Benötigte Unterlagen

Proof of travel Insurance docs and proof of vaccinations.

Staatszugehörigkeit

Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

Andere Fähigkeiten

Enthusiasm for conservation. A love for animals. Great work ethic. Willingness to learn. Ability to work within a team environment. Ability to work in a remote area. Capacity to translate newly acquired skills across to others.

Arbeitszeiten

Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag, Freitag, Samstag und Sonntag von 08:00 - 17:00

Leistungen

Leistungen

Dienstleistungen von Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers

  • Return airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Local SIM card
  • All meals, tea/coffee and bottled water
  • T- Shirt
  • Orientation and training
  • WIFI
  • Volunteer Coordinator

Abholung vom Flughafen Lilongwe International Airport

We will pick you up at the airport.

Unterkunft

Your accommodation within the park is situated at a cosy log cabin on the Plateau. This self-sufficient site comes complete with a shared bathroom, bedrooms and a kitchen. Running water and electricity is available for four hours in the evening with a limited phone and internet signal.

Verpflegung

At the wildlife centre: Breakfast supplies are available to all volunteers.  Meals are cooked by our local chef each day except on Sunday when extra food is given to our dedicated volunteers. The vegetarian menu catered by chef Joseph is a mix of local and international cuisine, but we are flexible enough to cater to most dietary requirements. Visitors are welcome to bring their own meats or other luxuries if they wish.


At the research centre: all meals are supplied.

Internetzugriff

Limitierte Verbindung vor Ort

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Flugtickets

Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Malawi zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

Reiseversicherung

Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Malawi bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

Impfungen

Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Malawi antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Malawi überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

Informationen zur Anreise

Starts every Tuesday, all year. Subject to availability. 

Program runs Tuesday to Monday.

Verfügbarkeit
Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

Programmgebühren

2 Wochen (Mindestaufenthalt) 2.883€
3 Wochen 3.537€
4 Wochen 4.282€
5 Wochen 4.939€
6 Wochen 5.544€
7 Wochen 6.128€
8 Wochen 6.669€
9 Wochen 7.082€
10 Wochen 7.446€
11 Wochen 7.804€
12 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 8.127€
Durchschnittliche Gebühren 1.059€/Woche

Programmgebühren

1.059€ / Woche 2 - 12 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

Zahlungsarten

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Dauer

2 - 12 Wochen

Anzahlung

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Ausstehende Zahlung

Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.


Lerne deine Organisation kennen

Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers

Herausragend 4.9 rating (189 Bewertungen)

Non-profit - gegründet 2011

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Tracy

Gesprochene Sprachen: Englisch

Über die Organisation

Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers is a non-profit organisation that was founded for the purpose of providing resources and financial assistance to animal welfare and conservation

Lerne deine Organisation kennen

The O2E Founders are animal lovers and committed volunteers. They founded and established the organisation in Melbourne, Australia, having seen firsthand that volunteer recruitment agencies were not always aware if the projects they supported had the best interests of animals and environment in mind. Instead, unethical and harmful behaviour including elephant riding, unsustainable tree nursery projects and the consumption of scarce community resources by the presence of volunteers were often the result. Local wildlife communities and the animals’ environments were also clearly disadvantaged. For this reason, we created our Oceans 2 Earth Ethical Standards and the Wildlife Code and measure all potential projects by these policies prior to partnering with them.

Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers offers volunteering and adventure travel experiences for ethically minded animal and conservation lovers looking for the trip of a lifetime.

In creating Oceans 2 Earth Volunteers, the O2E founders challenge and engage individuals to contribute to meaningful animal welfare and conservation projects. As wildlife carers and avid animal welfare and rights campaigners, they uphold a vision to promote ethical volunteering as an advisable travel alternative.

We believe the way to solve the issues of animal mistreatment and environmental destruction and degradation is to provide people with the opportunity to contribute and interact so that they may develop their own personal culture of responsibility and global conservation. People exposed first hand to challenging bio diverse environmental issues are more likely to draw on those experiences and continue to make a positive impact once they arrive home. 

Oceans 2 Earth recognise that individuals really can make a difference. However small the work effort is from one person, if you combine the actions of many people as a whole, the result can become quite significant. By bringing like-minded and ethically conscious animal lovers together, Oceans 2 Earth believe that there is no limit to what we can achieve. 

Our Mission

Promote environmental sustainability and to be accountable for our impact on the environment.

Take action and find solutions to improve the natural, bio-diverse way of life for all. Promote the ethical treatment and natural living ecology of all animals.

Expose and educate volunteers to the plight of animals ill-affected by conflict or interaction with man, encouraging them to take action and find solutions to these global issues. 

189 Bewertungen · rating4.9

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