Add & find Volunteers South Africa
Volunteering in South Africa is a great opportunity to give something back to communities and people less fortunate. South Africa is a third world country in the process of development. Due to the history and different cultures of the country, there are many gaps in the social and economic environments. In many communities around South Africa, there are people within the community making a difference in order to change the situation. Non Profit Organisation are founded in order to bring recognition and structure to the community uplifting projects.
Volunteering is popular in Africa
In the past 10 years, volunteering has grown in South Africa and the rest of Africa. This is largely due to more media exposure into some of the problems and struggles that the continent Africa faces. This exposure has made people around the world more aware of what they have compared to others. This awareness has triggered the movement and growth of volunteering across Africa.
Volunteer Programs in South Africa
When you are looking to go abroad on a volunteer program, you will come across many companies who organise volunteer programs for you. Volunteer programs organised through a second or third party can be very expensive. Cape Intern is building up a database of NGO’s and small companies that offer direct Volunteer programs. This will enable overseas volunteers to contact institutions directly and limit the cost of organising.
Find a volunteer for your organisation
We would like to offer None Profit Organisation (NGO’s) and small companies the opportunity to post their Volunteer opportunities’ on our website. Through our website, we would like to create a linking portal between NGO’s and volunteers. Access to our database of volunteer positions is free. Once you have found your volunteer opportunity, you can use our other service to help plan the rest of your trip.
Nakavango Trust posted:
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Requirement: | This program is suitable for those who show a genuine keenness for conservation and wildlife, and are eager to give back. You do not need to have any qualifications, but must be above 18 years of age and deem your-self to be physically fit and healthy as you will have to walk long distances and participate in physical activi-ties. Volunteers must have a comprehensive understanding of the English Language. This program is also suitable for and may be beneficial for those who are studying various fields such as veterinary science, envi-ronmental studies, conservation, botany, animal behavior etc. |
Description: | The Nakavango Volunteer Program forms part of the Nakavango Trust. The Trust aims at maintaining the reserve and protecting all wildlife species within it. The program will focus on gathering information, primarily on the ecological role that each animal plays within the reserve. As a volunteer you will play a vital role in a team that will assist the Game Reserve Staff and Guides in the protection and development of the wildlife heritage, here in Zimbabwe. Being a part of this program will enable you to experience the African bush in a very special and unique way as you spend each day out on the Reserve being actively involved in a number of conservation activities and taking in local insight and knowledge on the various animal, plant and bird species that inhabit the Reserve. You will also be responsible for the collection and processing of data that is crucial to the sustainability of the reserve. You will also be part of, and aid local schools on conservation education in the surrounding Victoria Falls area, giving you an insight into the community, as well as assisting in the future of the surrounding local environment. |
Other Information: | Due to the nature of the animals and the weather, and other such influences, the programme will remain very flexible. Although a general programme is laid out over a two week period, it is likely to change at any one time. Priority comes in the form of the animals, and the well being of the reserve. You may be called out to assist the General Game Park manager in the removal of a snare, for example, at anytime of the day or night. The programme has been designed not only to collect valuable data, and contribute to the conservation of the reserve, but to also remain enjoyable and an unique experience that you will carry with you for a life time. You will leave feeling fulfilled. |
Duration: | 2-10 weeks weeks / 46 hours hours per week |
Country: | Zimbabwe |
City: | Victoria Falls |
Area: | Victoria Falls |
Contact Person: | Matthew Blair |
Telephone Number: | +263 912219 877 |
Email Address: | nakavango@gmail.com |
