2023 at Animal Sanctuary Helper
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Animal Sanctuary Helper
Animal Sanctuary Helper





Highlights
- Join us in providing essential daily care to a diverse range of exotic and indigenous birds and animals at the sanctuary. Hike the wildlife reserve with giraffe and antelope in your spare time.
- Gain invaluable knowledge from expert animal managers in ethical animal care, ensuring the well-being and stimulation of the animals under their care
- Contribute to the treatment, rehabilitation, and potential release of wildlife rescued from challenging situations by the public. The adjoining nature reserve is the perfect place to release wildlife.
- Embark on a unique volunteer holiday experience where your love for animals meets adventure, making a positive impact on their lives and being hands-on helping.
- Explore the wonders of South Africa during your free time, from visiting Big 5 wildlife reserves, surf lessons on the golden beaches, beach horse rides, quad biking, bungee jumping and so much more
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About the program
Help out at an animal and bird sanctuary giving hands-on assistance with a variety of exotic and indigenous animals that are in captivity and non-releasable
What you can expect
As the sanctuary is very large, there is always a very wide variety of areas that you could be involved in. All volunteers are expected to help together as a team and the duties are very rewarding with a lot of time to spend special moments with the animals too. Volunteers team up ...
Typical day
6am: grab a quick coffee or tea at the restaurant before heading to the food preparation room. Or catch a few minutes extra sleep if you prefer a bit longer of a lie in. If volunteer numbers are low and depending on the season, then an earlier or later start will take place to complete all the ...
Free-time activities
As the volunteer accommodation is based next to an adjoining wildlife reserve, there is plenty of time to hike and explore the reserve and view the free roaming wildlife which includes giraffe and various antelope species.
Beach horse-riding is also a fun activity that volunteers enjoy and free ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Starting days are Monday to Friday all year around with flight arrivals at Port Elizabeth Airport no later than 15:30. The day of the week you arrive, must correspond with the day of the week you finish your project. We do not do weekend arrivals or departures for this project. You will be met at Port Elizabeth Airport by a staff member and taken to the sanctuary.
Program fees
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