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Unique Opportunity to Work with Wildlife in a Conservation Center

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The experience

As a Worldpacker in this unique and fulfilling role, we expect you to have a passion for animals as your daily activities will revolve around the care and maintenance of animals and their habitats, as well as contributing to the overall upkeep of the compound. Your responsibilities will include: Feeding animals, ensuring they receive proper nutrition. Cleaning animal enclosures. Hand rearing babies. Garden work and general compound maintenance.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 200 Per week

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

Description: Volunteers contribute $200 per week to cover expenses for their accommodation, meals, and equipment use during your stay. This supports the conservation center's efforts, ensuring you have the resources to contribute effectively.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

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

Requirements

Fluent English

Between 18 and 80 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our Worldpackers program is dedicated to the care and conservation of wildlife and the maintenance of their habitats. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of animals and the upkeep of our facilities.

What We Expect from Our Worldpackers:
Responsibility and commitment, being punctual and reliable in performing daily duties.
Animal care, ensuring proper feeding schedules and maintaining clean enclosures.
Teamwork and communication, working collaboratively with other Worldpackers and staff.
Respect for wildlife and nature, showing genuine care and respect for the animals and their habitats.

What You Can Expect from Us:
Become part of a welcoming and supportive team committed to animal care and conservation.
Learning opportunities such as gaining hands-on experience in animal care, gardening, and maintenance.
Safe and comfortable living

Activities & Shift

As a volunteer, your daily routine will start with a routine check of all animals and their enclosures to ensure their well-being and safety. Following this, you will engage in cleaning duties, preparing and distributing food to the animals, and interacting with the animals to monitor their health and behavior. Special attention will be given to bottle-feeding offspring, including lions, tigers, antelopes, and bat-eared foxes, among others. Throughout the day, you will also be assigned various random chores, such as maintaining the compound to keep the environment safe and clean. Your shifts will be structured to allow a balance between these essential tasks and adequate rest, with 2 days off for you to relax and explore the surrounding towns.

Rules

To ensure the safety and well-being of both the animals and the team, we have a few important rules that every Worldpacker must follow. Smoking is prohibited while working near the animals to prevent any health risks or distress. Unauthorized entry into off-limit enclosures is not allowed under any circumstances, as these areas are designated for the safety and security of the animals. Additionally, the consumption of alcohol or recreational drugs during working hours is prohibited to maintain a professional and safe environment.