African Wildlife Research Assistant
Coördinator | Tracy
Coördinator | Tracy
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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.
Care for rescued animals and support research projects about distribution and movement patterns of the local wildlife populations.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Leeftijd 18+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
Groepen
50+
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.
Heetekstip
Bescherming van olifanten
Activiteiten
National Park
Afrikaanse olifant
Elephant Research
Dagelijkse activiteiten
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.
Vrijetijdsactiviteiten
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:
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“.
- 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
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“.
Bezienswaardigheden
Shoppen/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Wandelen
Voorwaarden
Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.
Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (vloeiend)
Proof of travel Insurance docs en proof of vaccinations.
Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.
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.
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.
Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op
maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag, vrijdag, zaterdag en zondag
van
08:00
- 17:00
Diensten ingesloten
- Return airport transfers
- Accommodation
- Local SIM card
- All meals, tea/coffee and bottled water
- T- Shirt
- Orientation and training
- WIFI
- Volunteer Coordinator
We will pick you up at the airport.
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.
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.
Beperkte toegang op de project site
Visum, vluchten, reisverzekering en vaccinaties zijn NIET inbegrepen in de programmakosten.
De dichtste luchthaven is Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Malawi.
Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Malawi biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde.
Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Malawi dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Malawi.
Data & Kosten
GEEN CREDITCARDKOSTEN
Gegevens over jouw aankomst
Starts every Tuesday, all year. Subject to availability.
Program runs Tuesday to Monday.
jan.
feb.
mrt.
apr.
mei
jun.
jul.
aug.
sep.
okt.
nov.
dec.
2 - 12 weken
Programmakosten
2 weken
(min. verblijf)
$2.972
3 weken
$3.646
4 weken
$4.414
5 weken
$5.092
6 weken
$5.715
7 weken
$6.318
8 weken
$6.875
9 weken
$7.301
10 weken
$7.676
11 weken
$8.045
12 weken
(max. verblijf)
$8.378
Gemiddelde kosten
$1.092
/week
Houd er rekening mee dat de hierboven getoonde kosten worden geschat.
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African Wildlife Research Assistant
Care for rescued animals and support research projects about distribution and movement patterns of the local wildlife populations.
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