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1 person is interested
Volunteer at Africa's top wildlife sanctuary
ORGANIZATION: Malawi Wildlife Trust
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
1 person is interested
Work for volunteers at the Wildlife Centre may include orphan care, animal husbandry, vet clinic support, observations, health checks, integrations, re-introductions, releases, community outreach and education. Volunteers undertaking a minimum 4 week placement can also choose to undertake elephant or samango monkey research at one of our beautiful bush camp locations in Malawi's national parks and wildlife reserves.
The Wildlife Centre is set in a stunning 180-hectare reserve and is home to around 200 rescued animals. The reserve itself is teeming with wildlife, including over 200 species of bird and animals such as antelope, hyena, crocodiles and bushpigs. The volunteer house is set in the heart of the sanctuary offers dorm-style accommodation, a lounge area, kitchen, garden, bathroom and hot showers. There is the option to upgrade to chalet accommodation is required. Three vegetarian meals a day are provided, and unlimited tea, coffee and drinking water is also included.
Malawi is known as the 'Warm Heart of Africa' and is some of the safest countries in Africa to travel. During free time, volunteers can go on game drives or boat trips in Liwonde National Park, dive or snorkel Lake Malawi, horse ride in Kande, explore the cities of Lilongwe, Blantyre and Zomba, cycle in Kuti Wildlife Reserve and even take a safari to nearby South Luangwa in Zambia.
Volunteers placements are between 2-12 weeks and accommodation, food, airport transfers, all work-related transport, t-shirt and local sim card are included in the price.
While previous experience is welcomed, it is not required and anyone over the age of 18 can volunteer with us!
More opportunities with Malawi Wildlife Trust
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Malawi Wildlife Trust
Location:
3 Princes Road, Brighton, West Sussex BN2 3RH, GB
Mission Statement
Our mission is to protect Malawi’s wildlife by helping wild animals in need, combating wildlife crime and empowering the guardians of the wild.
Description
Lilongwe Wildlife Trust was established in 2008 when the first project - Lilongwe Wildlife Centre - opened as a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and education facility. Since then, the Trust has grown into a world-renowned, award-winning organisation that focuses on four key areas: wildlife rescue and welfare, wildlife law enforcement, education and advocacy and research.
We're working towards a future where every wild animal in Malawi is free from human-inflicted suffering. Our wildlife rescue and welfare mission is therefore to work with local government and like-minded organisations to deliver rescue and rehabilitation initiatives that uphold and promote wildlife welfare and conservation.
Award-winning Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is Malawi's only wildlife sanctuary and is renowned for its high welfare standards. It is the only wildlife sanctuary in the world to obtain all three accreditations from PASA, GFAS and the Born Free Foundation's PAW scheme. International volunteers are integral to the Centre's work.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lilongwe Wildlife CentreKenyatta DriveLilongwe, Malawi
DATE POSTED
April 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2-12 weeks
- Negative TB test and rabies vaccination required