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🦁🌿 Become an Ubuntuneer: Wildlife Conservation & Community Life 🐾

The experience

Volunteering at Ubuntu Wildlife Sanctuary is an unforgettable opportunity to work hands-on with wildlife while living in a supportive, purpose-driven community. You’ll gain real conservation experience, enjoy incredible meals and activities, learn new skills, meet like-minded people, and know that your time and contribution directly support the sanctuary and its mission to protect and care for animals.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 150 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: he $150 per person per day covers free daily cleaning and laundry services, all meals including high-quality, nutritious food and evening cooking classes, as well as all on-site and off-site activities unless otherwise specified. It ensures volunteers are fully supported so they can focus on their experience and contribution. All proceeds go directly toward supporting and sustaining the sanctuary and its work.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We expect our volunteers to arrive with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for wildlife conservation. Volunteers should be willing to help where needed, follow sanctuary guidelines, work as part of a team, and respect the animals, staff, and local environment. Reliability, openness to learning, and flexibility are essential, as no two days at the sanctuary are the same.

In return, volunteers can expect a well-structured, supportive, and enriching experience. We provide comfortable accommodation, daily cleaning and laundry, high-quality meals, hands-on conservation work, learning opportunities, and a safe, welcoming community. Most importantly, volunteers can expect transparency, guidance, and the knowledge that their time, effort, and fees directly contribute to the care, protection, and future of the sanctuary and its animals.

Activities & Shift

Daily Activities Checklist:
Volunteers assist with daily animal care and sanctuary operations, which may include preparing and distributing food, cleaning enclosures, maintaining habitats, assisting with enrichment activities, and supporting general upkeep of the sanctuary. Additional tasks can include monitoring animal behavior, helping with conservation projects, welcoming guests, and participating in educational or outreach activities as scheduled. Tasks rotate to ensure a varied, hands-on experience while prioritizing animal welfare at all times.

Shift Structure:
The day is divided into two main shifts. The morning shift focuses on animal feeding, enclosure cleaning, and essential care tasks, starting early to align with the animals’ routines. The afternoon shift includes maintenance work, enrichment activities, conservation projects, and off-site or educational activities. Evenings are generally free, with optional cooking classes, group dinners, and community time, allowing volunteers to rest, reflect, and connect with others.

Rules

All Worldpackers are expected to respect the animals, staff, fellow volunteers, and the sanctuary at all times. Strict safety rules must be followed, including no unauthorized contact with animals and no alcohol or drugs during work hours. Punctuality, cleanliness, and responsible use of facilities are essential, and we ask everyone to maintain a positive, respectful attitude and treat Ubuntu Wildlife Sanctuary as both a workplace and a shared home.