Volunteer South Africa

Global Volunteer Network has opportunities available to work in environmental and wildlife conservation, through our partner organisation in South Africa. As a volunteer, you will be involved in many aspects of managing and maintaining a wildlife sanctuary. The work has some seasonal variation. Out on the reserve, nothing stands between you and the wildlife. Many species of plains game will gaze quietly as you go about your work. Maintaining a reserve in optimum condition requires constant vigilance.

In addition to ensuring a pristine habitat for the wildlife, you will be preserving a type of vegetation that is increasingly threatened by agriculture, forestry and urban development. The wildlife sanctuary is located on a rare veld (bush) type called bankenveld, recognised for its high biodiversity. Less than 1% of bankenveld is conserved under formal government programs, so this private conservation initiative is of critical importance. By joining our programme, you will be helping to preserve species and habitats in one of the most biologically diverse areas of the world.

Please note, there is no hands-on work with wildlife provided as part of this programme. The work is of a predominantly environmental conservation nature. Our partner does however assist an offsite rehabilitation centre for birds whenever assistance is needed.