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Program Type: Wild EDGE: Big 5, Elephant Conservation & Community Conservation Combination Project
Organization: EDGE of AFRICA
Description:
This volunteer abroad program is aimed at the rehabilitation of the environment and wildlife of South Africa. Part of this project is based on the education of local communities about the appreciation as well as understanding about the environment and preservation of it. When working with kids, volunteers will teach children about the environment and will get them to appreciate the nature at an early age.
Highlights:
- Work on a cheetah project
- Working with elephants
- Conservation and Wildlife education
- Reforestation efforts
Requirements and Qualifications: None
Experience: Specific wildlife/ conservation experience is not necessary, however veterinary students, biology and zoology students who have studied at universities or online colleges, and professionals would greatly benefit from this project.
Languages: English
Volunteer Type: Volunteer Placements, School Groups, Corporate Team Building
Age: 18+
Restrictions: Medical Certificate Necessary
Pay/Compensation: None
Type of work/duties:
- Research
- Tracking and monitoring of cheetah movements
- Cheetah breeding project
- Elephant research and interaction
- Work with children
- Reforestation, marine research and conservation, and other
- Assist with a community Reforestation Project
Cost: 2235GBP 6 Weeks
To receive more information about this program please fill out "Request More Info" form.
  
Cost Included:
- Volunteer abroad placement
- Local support
- Pre-departure info
- Travel assistance
- Accommodation
- Food
- Project related transportation
- Orientation about the area
- Project orientation
Cost not included:
- Airfare
- Travel insurance – you have to get it by yourself!
- Excursions and tours
- Other expenses
Living Specifications: comfortable accommodations
EDGE of AFRICA: We provide experiences and full African culture immersion that will leave a positive impact on our communities and will provide our participants with experiences that will last a lifetime. Edge of Africa cooperates with a lot of professionals that have a common goal of developing sustainable solutions and empower local communities to promote its efforts.
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