2024 at Equine Vet Assistant
Wild Farming Helper
Highlights
- Gain invaluable knowledge and experience working with Nguni and Boran cattle
- Work with horses; learning to care for them with the opportunity to ride/ learn to ride (optional)
- Get hands-on experience in chicken farming and flock management
- Live within a safari reserve allowing you to assist in wildlife management during your stay
- Opportunities for community outreach at the local school
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About the program
Immerse yourself in the day to day of a farm in Africa. Care for herds of cattle, flocks of chickens, and farm horses in the wilds of an African reserve.
Typical day
With any project surrounding animals please understand that the activities revolve around the animals’ needs and as such may vary slightly during your stay.
As a volunteer you will undertake a variety of activities, such as:
CATTLE
Antiparasitics - dipping for ...
Free-time activities
For those interested in horses there is the option to get involved at the stables and even learn to ride should they wish to.
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
This project starts on set Mondays of the year. Different start dates can be accommodated (extra transfer costs apply) with advance notice.
Volunteers arrive and depart from Bulawayo Airport where a member of the team will meet you from the airport and transport you to the reserve, which is a 3.5 hour drive away.
February- August is the best time to attend this project
October-December- Please note during these months we experience extreme heat in this part of the country- should you book during this time the temperatures can make your stay quite uncomfortable
Program fees
Meet your organization
Worldwide Vets
Non-profit - founded in 2006
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Gemma
About the project
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