Volunteer with Wildlife in South Africa

South Africa is home to some of the most abundant and majestic wildlife on the planet. Unfortunately, this natural beauty is being threatened by human expansion and industrialization at an alarming rate. To save these endangered species, people from all walks of life must get involved as volunteers. For those who are looking for volunteer programs in South Africa that will have a great impact while also being exciting and fun, we recommend working with animals as a volunteer with wildlife.

Did you know that there are over 40,000 endangered species in Africa? Some of these species are found only in one specific area of the continent, so conservation efforts are essential if these species are to survive. There are many ways in which one can become actively involved in conservation efforts. Many people choose to simply donate money. However, this approach often misses the opportunity to get involved.

Conservation efforts often require a lot of time and dedication. These efforts can help you to protect endangered species and their habitats for future generations.

Animals in this reserve include predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards spotted hyenas and of other animals such as bucks, elephants, zebras, warthogs etc.

Location: Various reserves near Johannesburg

Volunteering schedule: Varies, but roughly 30 hours of work per week.

Commitment: 2-6 weeks

Volunteer Tasks:

On the Wildlife projects, volunteers are allowed to assist in a wide range of activities, including, but not limited to: tracking and monitoring of wild animals, and awareness in local communities and on farms. Daily maintenance work such as fence checks, water pipe repairs and general reserve maintenance form part of the daily duties.

▪ Help with the maintenance of enclosures and upkeep of facilities including fencing checks and fixing

▪ Assisting with educational activities at the project

▪ Working in research and conservation & on Anti-Poaching projects

▪ Checking on cameras and research equipment