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Big Cat Caretaker on Wildlife Reserve

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 4.9  · 
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Højdepunkter

  • Assist in the day to day care of rescued lions and tigers.
  • Learn about the plight of big cats in captivity as well as their wild cousins.
  • Create enrichment items for the sanctuary residents and watch them play and enjoy your creation.
  • Meet people from around the world and make memories you'll never forget while working alongside one another and enjoying excursions to local hot spots on days off!
  • Wake up to a giraffe, kudu, or other wild animals right outside your accommodation! Even experience the free roaming wildlife on foot while monitoring the animals and checking perimeter fences.

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Om programmet

Warriors of Wildlife Sanctuary focuses on the rescue, relocation, and life long care of abused captive wildlife. Be a Warrior; be their voice.

Our Unique Opportunity

Simbonga Game Reserve & Warriors of Wildlife Sanctuary is home to not only our rescued big cats, but also an abundant amount of indigenous free roaming wildlife. We are approximately 154  hectares of natural vegetation that allows all of our animals an opportunity to live in a ...

Om programmet

Our Unique Opportunity

Simbonga Game Reserve & Warriors of Wildlife Sanctuary is home to not only our rescued big cats, but also an abundant amount of indigenous free roaming wildlife. We are approximately 154  hectares of natural vegetation that allows all of our animals an opportunity to live in a beautiful and safe home, and where volunteers and visitors can experience the serene beauty of Africa. With views of both the Indian Ocean and nearby mountain range, we believe this environment offers unique opportunities for each individual that comes to share our home with us. 

One of Warriors of Wildlife's main purposes is to provide an educational experience where we teach all of our visitors about the plight of big cats in captivity as well as the challenges their wild cousins face. We pride ourselves on being a "true sanctuary" where no cub petting/hands on interaction, breeding, or trading/buying/selling of any kind of our animals takes place. All of our animals are rescued from terrible past lives, and we aim to provide the safe haven they have always deserved. 

We aim to provide the best opportunity for you, where you will go home with your mind and heart open and an experience to share with your friends and family. Hearing a lion's roar each night,  being greeted by a tiger chuff in the morning, forming bonds with the animals, other volunteers, and staff, all while experiencing the beauty of South Africa. 

Daily Tasks

Our volunteer program will offer you the opportunity to be involved behind the scenes each day with whatever may need assistance - daily tasks will include:

  • Cleaning and maintaining big cat enclosures or possibly assisting in the construction of new enclosures.
  • Creating enrichment items for our big cats.
  • Preparation of food/vitamins and assisting in feeding.
  • General reserve/farm work such as monitoring free roaming wildlife, alien plant removal, & road maintenance.
  • Assisting in guided educational tours through the Sanctuary. 

You will work side by side with Sanctuary Managers, interns, and other volunteers.

What We Do 

Our Project's primary focus is the day to day care of our Sanctuary residents; which currently comprises of 14 lions and 1 tiger.  You will quickly learn each of the animals' names and their individual stories of how they found peace at our Sanctuary after years of trials and tribulations that no living being should ever encounter. We are also permitted for rehabilitation and release of indigenous species. We have previously assisted in the successful rehabilitation of caracals, jackals, bats, genets, giraffe, baboons, and vervet monkeys of which came into our care due to being orphaned or injured. However, this experience is not guaranteed and only occurs on a need to basis and should not be expected. 

Our organization is often called upon for rescue and relocation needs; ultimately meaning that things can change at the blink of an eye. When an animal needs our help, we do our absolute best to act quickly. 


Tent Life 

Volunteers get the chance to live in our glamping style safari tents that overlook the entire Reserve and are only a 5 minute walk or less from the Sanctuary. It's not uncommon for the free roaming wildlife such as giraffe or impala to walk straight past your tent. Each tent can accommodate 2-4 volunteers with a shared bathroom consisting of a shower, basin, and toilet. Each unit is equipped with a kitchenette with all basic needs to prepare your meals and a beautiful deck and bbq area where you can read a book with the sunrise, play card games with others, enjoy the warmth of a fire in the evenings, or a true South African Braai (bbq). 

The Reserve is situated along the well known Garden Route of South Africa, and is only a quick 20 minute drive to well known hotspot Jeffreys Bay. This offers great opportunities to experience South Africa on days off where you can enjoy numerous different activities and recharge for the following week. Activities such as surfing/surf lessons, sky diving,  beach horse rides, shopping, whale watching, visits to nearby national parks, hiking, bungee jumping and more are all at your finger tips! 


There is limited wifi connection on the Reserve, so it is HIGHLY advised for volunteers to obtain a South African SIM card on arrival where as you may upload data as required during your stay for connection. 

It must be noted that due to the accommodation being in glamping style canvas safari tents, it may be helpful to bring along an extra blanket or hot water bottle during the winter months for added comfort. These items can also be purchased locally should you find it necessary during your stay. 


Typisk dag

8:30am Morning checks of the sanctuary - Fence Checks

Checking fences for any debris/concerns

  • Checking the electrics
  • Animal Checks:
  • MUST see every animal.
  • Do you notice anything unusual?
  • Document any concerns/issues
9:30am - 10:00am Breakfast/Tea time

Time to chat about the results of the morning checks an

Typisk dag

8:30am Morning checks of the sanctuary - Fence Checks

Checking fences for any debris/concerns

  • Checking the electrics
  • Animal Checks:
  • MUST see every animal.
  • Do you notice anything unusual?
  • Document any concerns/issues
9:30am - 10:00am Breakfast/Tea time

Time to chat about the results of the morning checks and upcoming duties for the day

10:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm Volunteer duties

  • Projects will vary throughout the week on the sanctuary and the reserve depending on current needs.
  • Assisting and facilitating guided sanctuary tours that may take place, should there be bookings for visitors  (tours are done three times a day at scheduled time slots)

1:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch break

2:00pm - 5:00pm 
Volunteer duties

  • This time may be used to finish any ongoing project 
  • Alternatively, you may use this time to sit and socialize with the animals in the public areas. 
  • Animal food preparations and feeding may take place during this time, if it is feeding day.
5:00pm Last checks around the sanctuary for the day

  • Fence checks
  • Animal checks
  • Ensuring all is well before end of day!

5:30pm

The end of the day is the perfect time to unwind and relax. After the busy day it’s a great time to reconnect with family and friends from home or share stories with other volunteers around a fire. Having a South African braai is a favorite and an absolute must during your stay!


During the summer months we may begin earlier and have longer breaks midday to keep out of the heat. The schedule is very flexible pending each day's needs, so we ask for understanding in such. 


Fritidsaktiviteter

Surfing hotspot, Jeffreys Bay, is only a quick 20 minute drive away! 

There are plenty of activities to take part in such as surfing/surfing lessons, enjoying the beautiful beaches, shop at the local markets, travel to nearby National Parks, hike to a waterfall, ride horses on the beach, skydive, ...

Fritidsaktiviteter

Surfing hotspot, Jeffreys Bay, is only a quick 20 minute drive away! 

There are plenty of activities to take part in such as surfing/surfing lessons, enjoying the beautiful beaches, shop at the local markets, travel to nearby National Parks, hike to a waterfall, ride horses on the beach, skydive, bungee jump, whale watch, and so much more! 


Krav

Krav

Minimumsalder: 18 år

For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

Sprogfærdigheder

Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

Nationalitetsrestriktioner

Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

Tidsforpligtelse

Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag fra 08:00 - 17:00

Hvad er inkluderet

Hvad er inkluderet

Tjenester af Warriors of Wildlife

The fees for this volunteer project include: 
  •  Airport pick up and drop off by in country staff at the Port Elizabeth International Airport also known as Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. Staff will collect each volunteer at the Arrivals section of the airport. The airport is approximately a one hour drive to the Sanctuary. 
  • Accommodation onsite in glamping style safari tents.
  • One volunteer t-shirt - others can be purchased on request. 
  • Full on-site training. 
  • 24 hour emergency assistance.
  • Assistance in the booking process. 

NOT included: travel insurance, flights, visas, food, and spending money for activities and excursions. 

Food is NOT included in the cost of the project. You will be taken grocery shopping on arrival and then again a minimum of once a week "shop trips" into town. This way, volunteers can purchase food items and any other products you may need. 

The kitchenette in the glamping tent accommodation has a 2-plate gas stove, stove top kettle, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, and basic cutlery and crockery. - There is NOT an oven. 





Afhentning i lufthavnen i Port Elizabeth International Airport

Airport pickups are done at the Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) located in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. Also called Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport. Port Elizabeth is now known as Gqeberha. 

Staff will collect each volunteer at the Arrivals section of the airport. The airport is approximately a one hour drive to the Sanctuary. 

Indkvartering

Volunteer accommodation is glamping style safari tents. Each tented unit has different views overlooking the reserve where you will likely see various free roaming wildlife such as giraffe, zebra, kudu, impala, and more! It is not uncommon for the wildlife to walk right up to your tent! The Sanctuary is situated within 5 minutes walking distance from any of the accommodations, which allows you to fall asleep and wake up to the best African lullaby.... a lion's roar. 

  • Each tent can accommodate between 2-4 individuals and you will stay together in same sex groups unless otherwise requested such as couples, friends, or families. 
  • Each tent has it's own bathroom with toilet, basin, and shower, as well as a kitchenette supplied with all basic essentials required for preparing your meals. There is also a deck/sitting area that includes a BBQ area where you may enjoy a South African braai (bbq) or a nice warm fire in the evenings. 

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Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

Mad og drikkevarer

Mad, snacks og drikkevarer koster ekstra.

Flybilletter

Den nærmeste lufthavn er Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) i Port Elizabeth. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Sydafrika. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

Rejseforsikring

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Vacciner

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Oplysninger ved ankomst

We offer a year round volunteer opportunity. We prefer each new volunteer to arrive and depart on Mondays to assist us in the travel to and from collection locations i.e. airports, bus stations, etc. However, we are able to be flexible with dates on request pending requirements. 


You will receive an induction when you arrive at the Sanctuary - this will give you a chance to meet the people and animals at the Sanctuary, familiarize yourself with your duties and the layout of the Sanctuary and Reserve, as well as generally get a feel for the area. 

When you volunteer with us, we require a 2 week minimum stay, but always advise for 1 month or longer if possible to ensure that you get a well rounded experience. 

Tilgængelighed
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Programgebyrer

2 uger (min. ophold) 936€
3 uger 1.404€
4 uger 1.871€
5 uger 2.339€
6 uger 2.807€
7 uger 3.275€
12 uger (max. ophold) 5.614€
Gennemsnitligt gebyr 468€/uge

Programgebyrer

468€ pr. uge 2 - 12 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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Duration

2 - 12 weeks

Deposit

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Final Payment

Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med Warriors of Wildlife under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.


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Warriors of Wildlife

Outstanding 4.9 rating (6 feltrapporter)

Agentur - grundlagt i 2021

Verificeret af Volunteer World

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Vært er

Lauren

Spoken languages: Engelsk

Om projektet

Warriors of Wildlife is an organization that focuses on the rescue, relocation, and life long care of abused captive wildlife. Be a Warrior; be their voice.

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Who are we? 

  • Warriors of Wildlife (WoW) was initially started in 2014 as strictly a rescue-relocation organization for captive wildlife in need. These captive animals all being rescued from various backgrounds such as circuses, roadside zoos, as well as the pet trade and black market trade, it became obvious to our Team that there were thousands of captive animals in need, and finding them all ethical and species appropriate homes was becoming more challenging with each rescue. This then resulted in our establishing of our very own ethical Big Cat Sanctuary in South Africa.  
  • At our Big Cat Sanctuary, our main purpose is to be a safe haven for the animals that come into our care for the rest of their lives. In addition, we strive to be an educational platform where we are able to raise awareness about all of the struggles that big cats face in a captive environment. 
  • We are a true sanctuary, whereas we do NOT allow hands-on interaction with our animals, we do not allow breeding of any kind, and we do not allow any form of trading with our animals. They come to live with us for the rest of their lives in a natural, peaceful, and species appropriate environment.  
  • Our Team is a small group of passionate and fierce animal advocates, of all different nationalities. From our full time team on site at our Sanctuary, as well as those facilitating all of the needs with each rescue we do, we are also so fortunate to have volunteers around the globe that assist in various ways, all of which changes at a fast pace to ensure we can rescue and successfully relocate the animals that come into our care as quickly as possible. 

What do we do? 

  • WoW focuses on the plight of captive big cats and other wildlife in need; the extraction of them from inappropriate environments; and the relocation of them to species appropriate, and ethical true sanctuaries. In addition, we have our own Sanctuary where we are able to ensure life long care for many of the rescue that come into our are. 

Where do we work? 

  • WoW works across the globe, with a current primary focus on Eastern Europe and South Africa. 

Our mission? 

  • We are a non profit dedicated to the rescue, relocation, and ongoing care of abused and neglected captive wildlife. 

Our goals? 

  • We aim to provide all physical and psychological needs for the animals that come into our care as well as the people that work alongside us.
  • We aim to treat all living creatures, animals and people alike, with respect. 
  • We aim to be a valuable source of professional knowledge and high quality standards for wildlife in a captive setting.
  • We aim to provide accurate & educational information regarding the plight of big cats in captivity. 
  • We strive to seek new ways to improve 
WoW was born out of a genuine concern for the welfare of any wildlife kept in captivity and has tremendously grown since then. Today our number one goal is ensuring that all animals that come into our care are catered for based on their individual physiological and psychological needs. Their wellbeing is our number one priority as we try to give them the best quality of life possible while still taking into account past trauma and individual needs. Our core value is to serve wildlife and counterbalance the harm done to them in captivity to the best of our ability, to promote the respect of animals, and educate people on the tragic reality of captive wildlife as well as encouraging them to contribute to the effort to stop it. 

We strive to keep growing by adapting to changing mentalities and taking WoW as far as possible while still respecting our residents needs. In the future we want to have a dynamic sanctuary that will expand and take care of smaller endemic species in need as well as the rehabilitation and re-wilding of indigenous species. We hope to participate in conservation projects that are linked to educating the local and international community as well as passing visitors. In doing so we aim to become a reliable source of knowledge for both the professionals in the field and the general public, and set a high quality standard of wildlife care in captive settings. 

Who are we looking for? 

  • We are looking for animal loving, passionate, flexible, and dedicated individuals to assist us in our day to day needs surrounding the animals that come into our care. 

Why choose us? 
  • If you want to be a part of a team that takes initiative and action to see a positive impact to all of those around us, then this is the project for you. We are one of the few ethical sanctuaries in our targeted area, and we believe that when others come together, great things happen. Join our Pride and make a difference for those without a voice. 

6 feltrapporter · rating4.9

Britney Reid rating5

2022 at Big Cat Caretaker on Wildlife Reserve

It was one of the best experiences I could have done! The passion that Lauren and Keegan share towards animals is just amazing! Everything that you do is just so rewarding. ..
Kayla Williams rating5

2022 at Big Cat Caretaker on Wildlife Reserve

Volunteering at the Simbonga Sanctuary was an amazing experience! I learned so much more than I was expecting and I got to experience so many different things in just two weeks! I helped with tasks such as cleaning, feeding and building a new enclosure. I also helped during a veterinarian visit by ...
Lizelle Kriek rating5

2022 at Big Cat Caretaker on Wildlife Reserve

I went volunteering for 2 weeks for the Warriors of Wildlife organization in the Eastern Cape at the Simbonga Sanctuary. At the time, they received 6 new big cats- and I got to see their release into their new enclosures. Due to arrival of the new animals , there was a lot of work to keep busy with. ..
Mai-Linh Murger rating5

2022 at Big Cat Caretaker on Wildlife Reserve

I volunteered at a few other places before finding this gem and I haven't volunteered anywhere else since then as I keep returning there. They do a phenomenal job with the animals, they do it out of pure love, passion and care. I learned so much and you really feel like you are contributing to ...
It was interesting to see how each day can be so different when working with wildlife. I was able to help clean enclosures, witness professional medical treatment, and also assisted in the construction of a new enclosure for new rescued lions. On time off, we were able to organize our own transport ...
Rebeccah Powell rating4.8

2022 at Big Cat Caretaker on Wildlife Reserve

Volunteering for WoW is truly a once in a lifetime experience. You get to be hands on with big cats in a way that most people can only dream of. These guys are doing the good deeds of many by rescuing these animals out of such terrible situations, and giving them a forever home somewhere that they ...

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