It is very important today to help children and the wild.
The fundraising is a solution, but there is another that can not only provide support but also provide to those who choose an unforgettable experience: volunteer in the wildlife parks.
By choising this solution, will help you not only the parks , the animals, but also children , as funds fall consistently each person booking one of our programs.
Il est très important aujourd'hui d'aider les enfants et le monde sauvage.
Les récoltes de fonds sont une solution, mais il en existe une autre qui peut non seulement apporter de l'aide , mais aussi à ceux qui la choisiront , une expérience inoubliable: Le volontariat dans les parcs animaliers.
En choisissant cette solution, non seulement vous aiderez les parcs, les animaux, mais aussi les enfants, car des fonds tomberont systématiquement à chaque personne réservant un de nos programmes.
HERE ARE OUR OPTIONS - VOICI NOS DIFFERENTES POSSIBILITES
VOLUNTEER AT THE LION PARK
VOLONTAIRE AU LION PARK
volunteering at the Lion Park gives you the rare opportunity of hand-rearing lion cubs of different ages.
This include giving the cubs , comfort, finding them with milk formula from a bottle and doing the mother's job of assisting them to urinate and defecate ( for at least the first three weeks , they cannot do this for themselves ).
Essentialy , your days on cub's duty will include making the various feed mixtures and preparing meat for the various age groups, as well as interacting with the public who are paying to see the cubs.
Duration of the project: minimum 2 weeks, to 8 weeks.
The project is based just outside of Johannesburg , near Fourways.
COST: Prices effective 1st April 2010
(please note rates changes due to currency fluctuations)
2weeks: 1105 euros
3weeks: 1396 euros
4weeks: 1745 euros
6weeks: 1977 euros
8weeks: 2210 euros
What does this include:
Accomodations
Daily breakfast and lunch
A dinner outing
A day Safari
What does this exclude:
Dinner
flights
Inssurance
Visa ( if necessary )
Transportation from the airport to the park
Airport for arriving: OR Tembo - Johannesburg
Minimum age: 18
Working Hours: 8am to 5pm
REQUIREMENT: LOVE OF ANIMALS AND PEOPLE.
FOR ALL THE OPTIONS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE, YOU CAN TAKE ALL THE INFORMATIONS HERE AT:
domi.r@hotmail.com
Etre volontaire au Lion Park vous donne la rare opportunité de vous occuper de jeunes lionceaux d'âges différents.
Cela comprend, leur donner du comfort, de les nourrire grâce à des formule de lait en bouteille, mais aussi de faire de travail d'une mère lionne, c'est à dire de les aider à uriner et à défèquer ( au moins pour leurs trois premières semaines, car durant cette période, ils ne peuvent pas le faire eux mêmes ).
Durant votre séjours, vous vous occuperez de la nourriture des différents groupes de lions, ainsi que de l'interaction avec le public qui paye pour voir les petits lionceaux.
Vous participerez également à un cours de conservation.
Etude et observations des lionceaux entre autre.
Durée du projet: minimum 2 semaines allant jusqu'à 8 semaines.
Le projet est basé à l'extérieur de Johannesburg près de Fourways.
COUT: Prix en vigueur le 1er avril 2010
A noter: les prix peuvent changer en raison des fluctuations monétaires.
2semaines: 1105 euros
3semaines: 1396 euros
4semaines: 1745 euros
6semaines: 1977 euros
8semaines: 2210 euros
CES PRIX COMPRENNENT:
le petit déjeûner
le lunch
un dinner
une sortie d'un jour Safari
le logement
PAS COMPRIS DANS LE PRIX:
le vol aller retour
aéroport : OR Tembo - Johannesburg
le transport aéroport - Lion Park
le Visa ( si nécéssaire )
le diner
l'assurance
AGE REQUIS: 18
HEURES DE PRESTATION: 8am to 5pm
EXIGENCES: AMOUR DES ANIMAUX ET DES PERSONNES.
POUR TOUT POINT NON REPRIS DANS LE PRIX , VOUS POUVEZ PRENDRE TOUTES LES INFORMATIONS CHEZ NOUS PAR MAIL
domi.r@hotmail.com
BE A VOLUNTEER AT THE LORY ZOO.
International volunteers at the Lory Park.
Lory Park Zoo and Owl Sanctuary Volunteer Program.
This small but very well organized zoo specialises in wild cats and his involved in various breeding programs.
It is well situated near Pretoria and Johannesburg and provided opportunity for volunteers to handle and care for animals such as small cats , lion, tiger, leopard, primates, reptiles, birds and more.
There are always newborn animals that need care and volunteers are often given the task of assisting with the raising one of these special animals. This is a sanctuary for a huge variety of wildlife . This is a fully fledged educationnal facility. And children are educated on the rehabilitation of the environment and encouter a holistic learning experience.
There are three options for volunteers (18 years or older).
Option A: Students still studying.
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Students who are studying zoology, veterinary science, animal behaviour, or zoo keeping that are attending universities or colleges.
In terms of their internship, they need to complete a thesis for their university for their studies as well as it has to be benificial to the zoo.
A volunteer's learning experience will include firsthand experience with wildlife, working with staff on the different sections in the zoo, assisting with hand rearing if there are kitten/pups/cubs/and assisting with veterinary procedures.
Minimum of three months, R3000 per a month . Wich needs to be paid on arrival and then a month in advance.
Option B: Work experience in Field of Study.
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Volunteers who have completed their studies in zoology, veterinaray science, or zoo keeping, who are looking for work experience.
The learning experience will involve, firsthand experience with wildlife, working with the staff in sections of the zoo, assisting with hand rearing if there are kitten/pups/cubs/ assisting with educational programmes, marketing of the zoo and assisting with veterinary work.
A work experience with certificate will be issued on completion of the volunteering time.
Minimum of three months at R4000 per a month per a person and needs to be paid on arrival and then a month in advance.
Option C: Unqualified Volunteers.
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Volunteers who have not formally studied in wildlife/animals or worked with animals before , but wishes to do so.
The learning experience will involve firsthand experience with wildlife, working with the staff on the different sections of the zoo, assisting with hand rearing if there are kitten/pups/cubs/, assisting with educational programmes marketing of the zoo, assisting with conservations projects and assisting with veterinary work.
The minimum time span to stay is 2 months. Comfortable self catering accomodation is provide on the site.
The cost is R5000 per a month per a person.
DATES AND DURATION.
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The programs starts at the beginning of every month. Please bear in mind that the sooner you apply, the better your chances of securing your placement!
The program runs for a minimum of 3 months for Option A & B and 2 months for Option C.
The preferred date of arrival is the 1st of each month.
The longer the stay, the bigger the responsabilities given to volunteers and the more options are available to them.
Please note that tourists only qualify for 3 months/90 days Tourist/Visitor Visa upon entering South Africa.
If you plan to stay on the program for longer, we do recommanded that you contact the South African Embassy or Consulate.
LOCATION.
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The Zoo is situated in Midrand , between Johannesburg and Pretoria.
This is about 30kms from the OR Tambo International Airport.
ACCOMODATIONS AND MEALS.
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Volunteers stay in a comfortable self-catering accommodation on site.
Meals are not provided but food outlets are a short distance away and arrangements can usually be made with staff to do grocery shopping.
TRANSPORT.
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It is recommended that you fly to the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
Volunteers will be transfered to and from the airport by Lory Park Zoo staff.
Lory Park Zoo and Owl Sanctuary reserves the right to screen the volunteers as to which option they fit into.
Proof and documentation will be required for Option A & B .
Lory Park Zoo also reserves the right to turn down a volunteer's application.
