Volunteer in South Africa
South Africa Overview
Volunteer work in South Africa offers anyone a passion for animals and a really rewarding hands-on experience on the southern most point of Africa.
The monkey sanctuary near Pretoria needs your help urgently as they have too many monkeys and not enough hands! This sanctuary aims to help injured, orphaned young and elderly monkeys . You will nurse them back to health and where possible try to give them a better quality of life where rehabilitation back into the wild is not possible.
Volunteers will be involved in many tasks can vary from preparing food, checking animals and devising and helping with stimulation activities for monkeys who are unable to be released back into the wild. Volunteer work in South Africa offers volunteers an opportunity to provide urgent assistance to a much loved family run project where there are never enough hands or time in the day to get round to all the daily chores that are required.
This is a fantastic opportunity for both animal lovers, and people who wish to take up a career in animal care, to spend time nursing sick animals back to health, and to be a real benefit as a South African Volunteer.
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Country: South Africa
Book your placement with £125. then pay £125 per week volunteering.
Your memories
We have been sent some of the most lovely photos from volunteers at play and at work, they are truly inspirational.
Trip info for South Africa
Country: South Africa
Book your placement with £125. then pay £125 per week volunteering.
Change lives and volunteer in South Africa 2013 - 2014
Volunteer in South Africa
Come and join this peaceful project, caring for South African monkeys. Situated close to Pretoria, this monkey sanctuary is a rare opportunity to interact closely with cute, lovable monkeys. There are all sorts of different species of monkeys living in the sanctuary from the Marmosets and Tamarins to the squirrel monkey. At this small and friendly sanctuary, all volunteers will get an exciting opportunity to be involved with all aspects of the daily routine, from bottle feeding, medical care to monitoring their behaviour. The project is a great experience that allows you to be really hands on with the overall care of the monkeys. Many of the monkeys are brought here after having been kept as pets and sadly can not be returned to the wild. Volunteers will feel a much needed role
Skills and Experience, no experience is necessary to help the monkeys in South Africa. As long as you have a love of animals, you will fit right in.
What's included
Accommodation: Accommodation is on-site in dormitory type rooms with a large, modern communal kitchen, which any volunteer can use.
During your stay you will be trained on the job informally via in-country orientation and the project manager lives on site so you will have 24/7 support.
Airport pick-up: also available to all of our volunteers and costs £35.
We consider this project ideal if you...
- Love animals and want to learn more about monkeys.
- Love the outdoors and practical hands on work.
- Want to be busy and involved.
- Want to experience jaw dropping scenery and endless attractions in this amazingly diverse country.
What's not included
Flights
Insurance
Return Airport transfer- Ask the project manager to assist with this after arrival.
Local Transport during free time
Meals
Highlights
Unique experience of interacting and working closely with monkeys
Gain an insight into animal behaviour
Make an excursion to the famous Kruger National Park
Accommodation
Volunteers in South Africa stay on site in dormitory type accommodation. There is a large, modern communal kitchen, which any volunteer can use.
Local Support
The Monkey Sanctuary in Pretoria is family run. The project manager lives on site, and so therefore is never more than a shout away should you need anything.
Project resources and advice
The sanctuary has most of the basic resources that it needs. Interested volunteers may like to help with the purchase of animal food, after arrival.
Local facilities
The nearest city, Pretoria, has all the local facilities of any large modern city that are needed, including banks, doctors, shopping malls, cafes and other amenities.
Health
There is a doctor close by and a hospital should you need the use of one, the co-ordinators will help you with your transfer there.
What to take
Once you have applied and registered with Original Volunteers, you will receive an Information Pack via email that will have further details on the project in Morocco; in this email there will be a list of items to take and items that are best not to take.
How to apply
It is quick an easy to book with Original Volunteers. You can book online or call us on now on 01603 627 007 and book over the phone.
See related video ‘How to book’.
It costs £125 to book. Once book you can go to as many placements as you want within a year without having to pay the booking fee of £125 again.
The booking fee instantly books and reserves your place for any month you choose .We are very flexible. Just let us know if your plans change and spaces permitting we will put you on another list.
Fast facts - Project information
Project Duration: Min 1 week - Max 12 weeks
Location of project: Pretoria
Arrival Airport: Johannesburg or Pretoria as preferred
Activities: General day-to-day care of monkeys include, cleaning cages, feeding, general love and affection.
Working Hours: Full time – 5 days out of 7 day week.
Getting to the project: Airport pick-up and transfer to the volunteer house is automatically arranged for all volunteers, once flights have been received.
Requirements: Minimum age 18
On arrival
The nearest airport to the project is Pretoria, although most volunteers fly to Johannesburg. Once we receive your flight details a pick-up will automatically be arranged from either airport, so when you land someone will be waiting at the airport for you. The co-ordinator that picks you up will take you directly to the project.
Food
Meals are self-catered for. There is a shopping mall about ten minutes away by taxi, where you can buy food and supplies. Also, in the same area there is a café where many volunteers go to eat out.
Free time
There are many sights to see and experience in South Africa. These include The Lion Park, The Open Air Museum and Kruger National Park. It is also possible to arrange a horse ride through the game park.
Getting around
Taxi is a quick and easy way to get around the area. To get a taxi from the Monkey Sanctuary to the nearest town would cost on average about £6.
Not on your own
Although some volunteers travel with friends, the bigger majority travel alone. It is possible to get in contact with other volunteers before your travel, and a lot of people tend to do this. Some volunteers even plan to travel together and set this up themselves before they depart. Once in Pretoria, there are co-ordinators always nearby and the project manager who offer their help and support where needed.
Things that you will need to organise yourself
Flights to Johannesburg or Pretoria as preferred
Travel Insurance
Any resources you wish to bring
Food
When to pay for this project
Accommodation for South Africa is paid before you travel. The latest in which to do this is about two weeks before your departure. In order to pay, all you need do is ring us on 01603 627 007 and using your bank details, pay for your accommodation over the phone with one of our advisors.
South Africa at a glance
The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of Africa. It borders the Atlantic and Indian oceans and Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Lesotho, an independent enclave surrounded by South African territory. South Africa has experienced a different history from other nations in Africa because of early immigration from Europe and the strategic importance of the Cape Sea Route.
Parks not to missed for jaw dropping scenery and wildlife include: Cango Caves, Kruger National Park, Blyde River canyon Reserve and Kgalagagi Transfrontier Park (semi-desert). In Jo'Burg the popular tourist destinations include: Gold Reef City Theme Park, the Apartheid Museum and Wanderers Cricket Ground. Then in Cape Town Don't miss Robben Island the prison museum and a ride in the Table Top Mountain Cable Car.
Arts festivals: September and October (Jo'burg Jazz festival late Sep)
Climate: Hottest months are between October-February with the driest months between April-September
Time difference from UK: GMT +1hrs
Climate
South Africa has a temperate climate. The highest average temperature is 26 Celsius, with the lowest being 7.8 Celsius.
