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Primate Conservation & Rescue
ORGANIZATION: Colobus Conservation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Volunteer mission
There are a variety of long term projects or general activities an eco-volunteer can become involved in. Volunteers will be assigned specific duties depending upon individual experience, interest and current openings. These will include primate welfare/rescue, primate orphan care & rehabilitation, community outreach, conservation education, human/primate conflict management, reforestation/forest protection, research, primate pest, and waste management. The volunteers work involve cleaning and feeding the monkeys, hand-rearing orphaned animals, de-snaring the local forest, planting trees, onsite maintenance, conducting pest management assessments in the nearby hotels and to contribute in long term research projects
Volunteers will not need any prior experience as we teach them in all they need to know. They will work under the close supervision of a staff member or a long term volunteer. What we ask for is a commitment, enthusiasm, self-motivation and an interest in conservation and wildlife. The volunteer will work under the close supervision of a staff member but they may sometimes be assigned duties to work independently. This will depend on their length of stay at the project and their capabilities.
More opportunities with Colobus Conservation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Colobus Conservation
Location:
P.O BOX 5380, Mombasa, Coast 80401, KE
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote, in close co-operation with other organizations and local communities, the conservation, preservation, and protection of primates, in particular, the Angolan colobus monkey (Colobus angolensis palliatus) and its associated coastal forest habitat in Kenya. The objectives include; Conserve and protect the Angolan colobus and its habitat in Kenya; Respond and deliver a high-quality primate rescue and rehabilitation service; Promote the welfare of primates and to reduce the impact of human development on the environment in Diani and south
Description
Colobus Conservation was founded in January 1997 as a not for a profit conservation organization and became registered as a limited company on 5th March 2001. Since that time, the organization evolved at a considerable rate from just a few people working voluntarily, to a well-developed structure with a substantial annual turnover and employing eleven staff members with numerous Kenyan and international volunteers.
Our Goals are to:- Conserve and protect the Angolan colobus and its habitat in Kenya;
- Promote the welfare of primates and to reduce the impact of human development on the environment in Diani and southeastern Kenya;
- Respond and deliver a high-quality primate rescue and rehabilitation service
Volunteer involvement;
Volunteers will be assigned specific duties depending upon individual experience, interest and current openings. These will include primate welfare/rescue, primate orphan care & rehabilitation, community outreach, conservation education, human/primate conflict management, reforestation/forest protection, research, primate pest, and waste management.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O BOX 5380Mombasa, Coast 80401Kenya
DATE POSTED
May 16, 2023
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Eco-volunteers are required to have a 2 weeks minimum commitment while research interns to have 12 weeks minimum commitment. Volunteers work 5-6 days a week and are given 1-2 days off
- Volunteers will need to provide medical insurance, Background check certificate. Research interns must have an official permit and also provide the insurance and background check certificate