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Wildlife Farm

Project Highlights

- Help out with looking out for wild cats
- Assist animals that once had no hope
- Learn about conservation and Africa’s wild animals
- Live on a wildlife reserve
- Learn and help with the daily running of the farm

Arrival Day - Thursday

Your flight can arrive anytime on Thursday. Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up from the airport and transferred to Sunrock Guesthouse. Relax, settle in, and enjoy a welcome dinner.

Transfer to Project - Friday

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the project, arriving around mid-day.

Shuttle Departure: 09:00-10:00 from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Arrival at project around 12:00-13:00
Duration: 2 hours, including two comfort stops.

About Your Location

We are situated in the North West Province; 50 minutes from Johannesburg. With 750 hectares of pristine bushveld and are part of the ‘world heritage site’ - the Cradle of Humankind. We have a unique eco-system where animals, birds and man live in harmony. Activities on the farm range from game drives, elephant walks and animal interactions.

Volunteer Tasks

Volunteers work 5-6 days a week and have Sundays off. All work carried out by the volunteers will have a direct positive impact on the conservation of the wildlife. Some of the ongoing projects that volunteers might be part of include, but are not limited to:

- Daily farm duties such as cleaning animal enclosures, feeding the animals and changing the water
- Anti-poaching fence patrols - Daylight guided walks around the perimeter of the property to check for snares and mark areas of the fence which require fixing
- Bush clearing and alien plant control. This involves the removal of plants that pose a threat to the natural fauna and flora found within the reserve
- Road maintenance (Filling, scraping and levelling) and erosion control
- Animal life improvement project: volunteers can be a part of the improvement of the animal's lives. Whether it's doing day to day cleaning, feeding and watering, to painting the elephant house and building new enclosures. These projects change according to the needs of the animals and farm
- Big Tiger pool repairs
- Lion enclosure upgrades
- Ecological grass survey and cutting of grass in enclosures, trimming trees.

Example Itinerary

Monday:
AM: Farm projects (Plants, Roads, Enclosures)
PM: Animal Improvement project and predator feed

Tuesday:
AM: Cleaning enclosures & Weeding
PM: Lion and tiger pools & Platform repairs

Wednesday:
AM: Cleaning enclosures & Weeding
PM: Lion and tiger pools & Cub camp reno & Predator feeding

Thursday**:
Excursion day

Friday:
AM: Hike to dam & Animal improvement project (big cats)
PM: Watch Elephant mud bath & Meat prep for predator feed

Saturday:
AM: Elephant walk
PM: Walk through camps (Excursions)

Sunday**:
Off

** Thursdays are excursion days where you can join the group activity or choose one of your own as per below options. You can also do these activities on your off days (Sundays). Please note that activities are at your own expense.

Quad Biking
Skydiving
Zip Lining
Sterkfontein Caves
Pilansberg Safari (near Sun City)
Maropeng - Cradle of Mankind
Sun City
Lesedi - Tribal Dancing and dinner
Monkey Sanctuary
Hot Air Ballooning
Aerial Cableway
Valpro - Vulture Park
Monte Casino Bird Park
Croc City
Monte Casino - Evening entertainment
Shop Runs, including Chameleon Village

Safety Management

With every new arrival we have a safety and orientation briefing where we discuss issues such as general safety in South Africa for example, what to do in the settlements, where not to go, what to do in case of an emergency, sea currents, HIV AIDS and crime. We offer all our volunteers 24/7 support and assistance.

Inclusions

Airport pick-up
1 nights accommodation at Sun Rock Guest House or similar (including Welcome Dinner and breakfast)
Accommodation
1 laundry voucher
Three meals a day (on project)
Hiking excursions
24-hour support and supervision
Donation to the project
Certificate of appreciation

Mandatory Volunteer Requirements

Minimum age of 18
CV/Resume
Basic level of competency in English
Copy of return flight itinerary
Medium level of fitness
Acceptance subject to availability

What Makes a Good Volunteer?

Volunteers need to be flexible and keep an open mind concerning their placements as situations can arise beyond our control which could require you to be placed at a different project than the one you have initially chosen. We will of course always do our utmost to fulfill your initial wishes but do remember that where you are going is quite different from where you are coming and as such one should be prepared for things not always going according to plan.

Volunteering and intercultural travel share a common trait: the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. This program is designed for proactive individuals and groups that are prepared to adapt to the local environment and its current needs. Naturally, the scheduling and activities of our program are subject to change. Alterations in activities are mainly due to changes in local conditions, which we believe is part of what makes overseas programs the interesting adventure and incredible learning experience that they are.

How Long Should I Volunteer?

Our projects range from 1 week up to approx. 30 weeks. Projects have a specified minimum stay, then it’s up to you how long you can commit. In our experience the longer you stay the more you will gain, as your understanding of the project broadens and you take on more responsibilities. Every volunteer will be given a certificate of appreciation at the end of their stay as a symbol of volunteering stay.
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Accommodatie

Arrival Hotel - Sunrock
Sunrock Guesthouse is a comfortable and welcoming accommodation conveniently located near O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), making it the perfect place to rest and prepare for your volunteer experience.

Project Accommodation
The farm is located 1 - 2 hours from JNB Airport and roughly 1 hour (50 km) from your orientation accommodation. The volunteer accommodation is within walking distance from the main area where the meals are served.

The volunteer accommodation consists of:

- 1 cottage that sleeps up to 7 people.
- 1 log cabin with a kitchen and 3 bedrooms that each sleep 2 people.
- 1 cottage with a kitchen and 4 bedrooms that each sleep 2 people.
- 1 house with a kitchenette and 3 large rooms that sleep 15 people in total.
- 1 lounge room with TV and couches.

Please note that rooms are shared, no single rooms available. Bathroom facilities are shared as well, some in buildings separate from sleeping area.

All linen will be provided and strictly no visitors are permitted to enter the property unless permitted by the project leader. Participants are expected to keep their rooms and personal belongings tidy at all times and participate in any chores as required for the cleanliness and operation of the shared facilities.

The private twin/double rooms are always subject to availability.

Lokaal vervoer

Arrival
You will be met by the driver with your name on a board as you exit the terminal at Johannesburg International Airport. We'll then transfer you to your accommodation in Johannesburg.

Getting to the Project
After breakfast on Friday, you will be transferred to your project by shuttle.

Shuttle Departure: 09:00-10:00 from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Arrival at project around 12:00-13:00
Duration: 2 hours, including two comfort stops.

Transportation at the Project
On project days, the volunteers will be transported by minivan. The vehicles are roadworthy and have all relevant licenses and liability insurance.

Departure
You MUST take a late evening flight (Not before 21:00) out of JNB as the transport will only arrive back to JNB in the late afternoon (15:00-16:00).

Maaltijden

Volunteers will receive 3 meals a day which include :
Breakfast: self-catering breakfast of cereals, fruit, yogurt, toast & spreads
Lunch: self-catering lunch of breads, fruit, cold meats, salad & spreads
Dinner: a hot meal will be served every night. These range from a traditional BBQ, stews, casseroles, fresh vegetable etc.
Tea and coffee will be available all day.

Exception: While in Johannesburg, you will receive 1 welcome dinner and 1 breakfast; other snacks are at your own expense.

Also note:
All dinners will include meat, starch and vegetables.
A generous amount of food will always be given so no one will go hungry.
All other drinks will be at own expense.
A refrigerator is available for volunteer’s personal food.

Please advise us on your dietary needs when filling out your application form. Participants with very specific dietary needs may be required to supplement their meals at their own expense.

Houd er rekening mee

Volunteers will receive 3 meals a day which include :
Breakfast: self-catering breakfast of cereals, fruit, yogurt, toast & spreads
Lunch: self-catering lunch of breads, fruit, cold meats, salad & spreads
Dinner: a hot meal will be served every night. These range from a traditional BBQ, stews, casseroles, fresh vegetable etc.
Tea and coffee will be available all day.

Exception: While in Johannesburg, you will receive 1 welcome dinner and 1 breakfast; other snacks are at your own expense.

Also note:
All dinners will include meat, starch and vegetables.
A generous amount of food will always be given so no one will go hungry.
All other drinks will be at own expense.
A refrigerator is available for volunteer’s personal food.

Please advise us on your dietary needs when filling out your application form. Participants with very specific dietary needs may be required to supplement their meals at their own expense.

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