Animal volunteer programs are an extraordinary way to directly make a positive impact on African wildlife. Here are a few ways you can help African wildlife on our animal care projects.
Work in an Ethical Rehabilitation Centre
Working at an ethical animal rehabilitation centre takes you into the heart of exciting animal conservation opportunities! The centre takes in strayed, hurt and rescued wildlife to be rehabilitated for discharge back into the wild. As a volunteer in animal rehabilitation, you’ll ethically tend to wild animals at the centre to provide the care they need to heal and ultimately be released.
Tasks are varied and often dependant on the animals’ needs in the centre at the time. However, they can often include important jobs like preparing food, cleaning enclosures, feeding animal residents, and monitoring their behaviours. Wildlife volunteering can sometimes get messy, so we encourage volunteers to come with enthusiasm to get their hands dirty!
Volunteer in Wildlife Veterinary Medicine
If you have professional experience in veterinary medicine or are a student looking to get field experience, join one of our wildlife veterinary volunteer programs.
Joining a wildlife veterinary volunteer project is an incredible way to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in wildlife medicine. Working alongside qualified experts, you’ll study and practice essential animal care techniques, including wildlife capture and veterinary procedures. While learning on the field, you’ll have opportunities to get your hands dirty in physical conservation projects in the area. If you want to make an impact in animal care while developing your skills as a veterinarian, this is the conservation volunteer program for you!