City/Town: Jeffreys Bay

Province: Eastern Cape

Level of Fitness: Average

What to Bring: Please be aware that your clothes are going to get dirty! Also it can get very cold during the evenings during the African winter so please bring a warm jacket and long trousers. Passport, insurance certificates & personal documentation, including some certified copies stored separately. Spending money in the local currency – small denomination notes (must change at airport forex)Arrange to get extra spending money paid into your credit card when required Camera with enough film and batteries for the duration of the expedition. (Note not all projects have battery charging facilities) Notebook and pen Personal medical first aid & hygiene kitDiarrhea & anti histamines + headache tablets Proof of recommended inoculations Water purification tablets/devices (iodine based) Sunscreen & lip salve Sun Hat Comfortable, lightweight trekking boots or similar Sandals for camp Personal torch (preferably head torch), spare bulb & batteries Sunglasses Cigarette Lighter for bush business (do not take in hand luggage) Pocket knife is handy (not in your hand luggage) Waterproof jacket for rain Fleece type pullover (it can get quite cold at night) Khaki, or similar neutral colored lightweight bush wear(Not with camouflage design) Long trousers Swimwear Towel Mosquito & insect repellant Binoculars for game viewing Water bottles Daypack large enough for; fleece, personal medical kit, binocs, sunscreen, lunch and water bottles. One soft kit bag for main packing Waterproof & secure bag for documents & money Sleeping bag (three seasons) (also consider a sleeping bag liner) for Kenya, and should you be doing your own private travels or a tour after your volunteer experience Mosquito net Working gloves and some old clothes for dirty work Positive attitude!

Questions and Answers: Accommodation Sleeping accommodation during the volunteer experience: Log cabins in the Game Area Meals All meals are provided and thus are included in your program fees. We welcome all vegetarians and vegans as well as any other special dietary requirements. You will also be required to prepare your own meals. Transport All Airport transfers to the project are provided. Volunteers must fly to Port Elizabeth Airport Training All training is provided by qualified staff, which includes: researchers, Field guides, animal care specialists and animal trackers. Communication Internet access is available for emergency purposes, and is charged at the going rate. This must be booked in advance. If you take your own laptop, you can use the telephone link in the restaurant. You must bring your own converter and adapter. Medical All volunteers must arrive with a medical & travel insurance. We have hospitals and medical clinics nearby and we can get normal medical care within a reasonable time. Medical rescue is available in most countries in Africa - please ensure your medical aid will cover that. Volunteers can have rabies & anti-tetanus injections should they wish. Many areas in Africa have a malaria risk, should you travel afterwards it is best to take something for MALARIA. We suggest you consult your local doctor for malaria medication. The area mentioned above are free of Malaria. Requirements · Dress code for most projects should be natural colour clothing. (Rules of the project should be respected to avoid expulsion from the program.) · Wildlife rehabilitation, re-introduction is a sensitive program where Wildlife are encouraged to return to the wild (if possible) therefore contact with animals is sometimes limited unless the animal is injured, orphaned or needing to be nursed. · There is age restriction of min. 17yrs and max 45 yrs but applicants are expected to be physically able to complete tasks and generally get involved with the rest of the younger group of volunteers. · A basic English understanding is required. Should there be an applicant with poor English command he/she must be accompanied by applicant of the same language or attend our language school. English Language School · Our programs are open to anyone who has an interest in Africa her Wildlife & her people. What Happens to my Fees Volunteer’s fees pay for the following: Accommodation & meals Training in basic Conservation and animal care Project 24 hour support Donations to WESSA (Wildlife Environment Society of South Africa) Donations to Endangered Wildlife Trust Money received from volunteers for these projects is used amongst other things to : o Build new & better breeding & recovery units for wild animals in our care. o Improve the general conditions of the project o Meat for breeding lions o Milk formula for baby lions o Purchase much needed yet expensive drugs for wildlife (inoculations etc) o Electric fencing for re-introduction programs o Radio collars and tracking devices for monitoring wildlife o Dart gun and drugs o Upliftment of rural classrooms o Maintenance of electric fencing around breeding enclosures o Purchase of Wildlife to stock re-introduction areas. o Purchase of vehicles to monitor wildlife The Project try and keep their fees as low as possible yet enough to make this a viable and sustainable project. We currently employ 31 people in Africa and our profits stay in Africa where it boosts our very own economy and creates jobs for the rural people of Africa. This project is proud to be the first and largest Youth Adventure Company actually making a difference in Africa. We care for our people, wildlife and our continent and wish to make it a better place for all. We support our volunteers by: · Running a 24-hour back-up service to volunteers any place any time while in Africa you can call our hotline for tips, assistance and a chat. · Operating regular phone checks with you (where possible). · Contacting your family and loved ones at home, and letting them know how you’re doing (on request only)

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