This educational project allows you to embark on a youth humanitarian mission and have a first encounter with wildlife in South Africa. The rescue farm is located in Hartebeespoort (45 minutes from Johannesburg) and provides a sanctuary for orphaned or injured animals. Established 25 years ago to save a baby elephant whose parents had been slaughtered, this 1,000-hectare private reserve has built a strong reputation throughout the region.
– You will assist the elephant caretakers with the daily bathing routine.
– You will live in the heart of the sanctuary and actively participate in caring for the animals and maintaining their environment.
– Patrol rounds to check the condition of anti-poaching fences.
– Feeding the animals alongside the caretakers.
– Maintaining roads and controlling erosion.
– Identifying unknown and dangerous plants that may affect the wildlife and flora of the reserve.
The farm hosts around 20 volunteers at a time, but during peak summer periods, this can increase to 40-50 participants. Coordinators then form work groups, with each group assisting caretakers in their daily tasks.
In the evenings, social activities are organized in the bar/restaurant area. A wide range of sports activities and excursions are available on weekends at an additional cost. Yet another reason to embark on a youth humanitarian mission.
Duration during the week | Budget total mission |
|---|---|
2 weeks | 2280 € |
3 weeks | 3055 € |
4 weeks | 3830 € |
5 weeks | 4605 € |
6 weeks | 5380 € |
7 weeks | 6155 € |
8 weeks | 6980 € |
9 weeks | 7805 € |
10 weeks | 8630 € |
11 weeks | 9455 € |
12 weeks | 10280 € |
The volunteer accommodation is within walking distance from the main area where the meals are served. Volunteer accommodation exists of:
– 1 cottage that sleeps up to 6 people
– 1 log cabin with 4 bedrooms that each sleep 2 to 3 people. This accommodation has a lounge and a kitchen
– 1 cottage/house with 4 bedrooms each with 2 beds with a lounge and a kitchen
– 1 house with 3 large rooms that each sleep 6 people each – dormitory style. This house has a kitchenette
– There is a separate building with communal bathroom facilities.
All linen will be provided and strictly no visitors are permitted to enter the property unless permitted by the project leader.
– Age 18+
– Up to date CV/ resume
– Copy of return flight itinerary
– Basic level of English; understanding and speaking
– Acceptance subject to availability of position
For all international projects, Realstep requires participants to take out travel insurance covering accidents, illness, and repatriation, as well as civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For complete protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online by following this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which will give you a 5% discount.
If you take out another insurance policy, we will ask you to send us a copy of your certificate in English.
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