Volunteer by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet [Planet, Lonely]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-74360-392-5
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Published: 2013-01-14T16:00:00+00:00

UK Organisations

African Conservation Experience

Unit 1, Manor Farm, Churchend Lane, Charfield, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 8LJ, UK

+44 1454 269 182

www.conservationafrica.net

This programme offers conservation placements in game and nature reserves in southern Africa. These are ideally suited to anyone interested in botany, biology, environmental sciences and veterinary science – especially those on leave from school and students considering a career in conservation and environmentalism. Postgraduates are able to carry out specific field research.

Status: Limited company.

Timing & Length of Placements: Placements are available year-round and usually last from one to three months. You need to apply three to four months in advance.

Destinations: Southern Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

Costs: Between £3000 and £5000, including flights from London to Johannesburg, transfers, all meals and accommodation.

Eligibility: Applicants must be over 17 and enthusiastic about conservation. There’s no upper age limit.

Groups or Individuals: Couples can be placed together and families can be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

Annual no. of Volunteers: Approximately 250.

Annual Projects: 10

Partner Programmes: None.

Selection & Interview Process: There’s no interview, but a comprehensive application form must be filled out.

In-country Support: An African Conservation Experience staff member is available 24 hours a day, and coordinators are based on each project continually. Full support is given in emergencies in terms of first aid and transport to a doctor or hospital. A staff member accompanies volunteers at all times. They have a Major Incident Protocol and chain-of-communication in place to deal with emergencies.

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