Wild Cats World is interested to meet true
die-hard, passionate wild cats enthusiasts, who will enjoy every
moment working at our sanctuary with the amazing ambassadors to the
fullest. Good mood required.
No previous knowledge or
experience is required. It can be hard work, but it will be
incredibly rewarding. Participants must be in good health and able
to carry out all duties required of them. It is important to note
that you are expected to be fully involved in the preparation of
the meat feeding the cats (this includes removing the meat from the
bone).
You don’t need any
experience to join us, and upon arrival you will receive a
comprehensive orientation and will be fully briefed and trained in
all areas. You will be shown where everything is and
briefed exactly how to use everything. You
will not be expected to carry out any duties without the
appropriate training and supervision.
The Wild Cats World
sanctuary & conservation/awareness centre, is situated near the small village Kirkwood. We are
situated on a small hour drive from Port Elizabeth (airport) in the
Addo Area. The Addo National Elephant Park is on a 45 minutes drive
from us. You can find us alongside the R75 from Uitenhage to
Kirkwood, opposite restaurant Mayogi with nice food and friendly
people.
There is never a dull
moment, volunteering and working with/for the endangered wild cats.
There’s always something with which you will be able to assist. You
will gain skills and knowledge that are priceless. You will form
bonds of understanding, love and trust between you and the animals
while interacting with people from all walks of life. Also, we are
a project who makes sure you are responsible volunteering. Read the
guide lines here, and wherever you start as a volunteer at a wild cats
project, keep thinking and asking questions, as welfare of the cats
is most important of all to us!
Early start (7h00, morning feeding), cleaning camps, nighthouses, checking camps on irregularities, giving water, arranging meat, preparing meat (lots of work with meat, cutting/preparing the right portions for every individual cat), medical treatment if necessary, visits to collect meat/visit to vet (if necessary), keeping meatroom/freezers organised and clean, collecting and cleaning bowls and buckets after every feeding.
End of the day late afternoon (depending on season and temperature) afternoon feeding, cleaning and preparing for next morning.
New: training to be a "tourguide". Learning all facts about the species we have in our sanctuary and being able to share this info with other volunteers, the owners and caretaker. Before leaving you will be expected to do a tour and tell about all species. You will get the Wild Cats World certificate for this, which you can also use if in future you maybe would like to work as tourguide.
Volunteers are of course welcome to take days off to do a trip and travel a bit to see more of the surroundings or South Africa. This in contemplation with the caretakers/owners.
Note: our project is not meant for volunteers who like to do "other things" apart from the regular daytrips or outings as herewith described. Our offer is for die-hards who come specifically to work with the cats and learn as much as possible. Weekends and evenings off are seldom happening, but for long-time volunteers (outside our project) it is of course possible at set times to take time off. A day trip to National Park or Game Reserve is something we do with our long-term volunteers for sure and for all the chance to go to Kragga Kamma Park in Port Elizabeth. Free time activities to the preference of the volunteer. Possible to make a day trip to Addo National Elephant Park and Kragga Kamma Game Reserve. Daytrip to the coast and Port Elizabeth. From us easy way to Cape Town by bus, flight or car from PE.
Everything is to own expense/responsibility of the volunteers.
Pick up and drop off at Port Elizabeth airport arranged but excluded in fees. Extra fees for petrol is R200 for pick up, R200 for drop off and R200 weekly for daily transport from accommodation to farm and back, and to shop. Depending on current exchange rate R200 is 11,50 euro.
volunteers stay with the caretakers in a house in Kirkwood, little town closest to our project (approx 15 minutes drive). Each have a private room (or double room if requested). Also included: bathroom, kitchen, living room, place to have a "braai" (is barbecue), a garden, parking place for few cars. House situated in a safe street, close to the supermarket and other small shops/restaurants. Our lovely domestic cat Mystie is keeping the guests company.
Volunteers can join our program depending on availability during that period. No specific arrival days and/or time slots. Preferable arrival at PE airport around noon. There's no pick ups before 8 and after 17h00.
Assisting Animal Caretaker
Volunteer with us & have a wonderful time working in South Africa with the amazing African species: leopards, cheetahs, servals, caracals, wild- & Black-footed cats!
$163/week
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