Job description
Long term volunteers qualify for our reduced Internship rate
- Monthly fees: 1 – 6 months @ 15000Rand per month. Next 7 – 12 months @ 10000R per month.
This programme offers the opportunity to be fully embedded within our care team. Be involved with animal husbandry: local wildlife care and Primates (Vervet Monkey and Chacma Baboon). Daily care of all our resident Primates. Food preparation, feeding and caring for the babies and disabled residents. Daily cleaning of enclosures and Farm. All daily duties involved with the running of a busy Bushveld Farm.
You will be involved in “The 3 Big Rs” – Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release. Responding to emergency calls notifying us of Vervets (mainly) and other wildlife in need of our facility. Assisting our Medic with TRIAGE and medical care. Including intensive care if needed, and aftercare.
During baby season, you will assist with Vervet orphans rescued in to our care. Rotating on shift daily in our Nursery. Helping with bottle feeds, keeping the Nursery clean and sanitary. Rotating on night duties, sleeping alongside the babies. All providing the love, support and security they need to heal from the trauma that has led them to arrive at Bambelela.
This is a rare opportunity to be at the heart of animal conservation, to be hands on, seeing and feeling first-hand the difference your hard work and involvement makes to these beautiful creatures.
Medical experience included: Vet Students, Vet nurses or qualified Vets are welcome to assist us in our small clinic onsite or at the veterinary clinic in the local town. We do have a regular deworming and vaccination programme onsite.
What we are looking for
- This opportunity will suit all individuals with a passion for conservation. Including those wanting to be at the heart of primate rescue, rehabilitation and release.
- All levels of education and qualifications welcome.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- South Africa
- Salary
- Unpaid
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 15 February 2024
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Closing date: Continuous recruitment