EXPERIENCE UBUNTU WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Hope Is Where the Heart Is
Every volunteer at Ubuntu Wildlife Sanctuary becomes an extension of our dedicated animal staff, a helping hand for our maintenance teams.
Ubuntu Wildlife Sanctuary wants to spread our message of hope and compassion. We believe that a single action can make a difference in the community, and that collective action can greatly impact the world. Through advocacy and outreach activities, our team works tirelessly each day to contribute their part to the greater good.
The Ubuntu Wildlife Rescue Sanctuary's volunteer program is based on true conservation principles.
The aim is to allow the volunteer the opportunity to gain knowledge of conservation programs in South Africa. Also to assist the animal-keeping staff, with the day-to-day care of the animals at the Ubuntu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Volunteers will also be involved in community upliftment projects according to their skills and interests.
WHAT YOU WILL DO :
You will be taught educational aspects of conservation, ethical conservation practice, you will help with sanctuary developments and tasks on the farm. Feeding the wildlife on the farm and getting a glimpse of what really goes into running and maintaining a rescue sanctuary!
Topics covered during your week at Ubuntu Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Animal care
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Animal husbandry
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Animal rehabilitation
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Animal rescue
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Animal release
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Captive predators
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Community projects
UBUNTU HIGHLIGHTS
The Key Aspects of a day at the Ubuntu Wildlife Sanctuary
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
AN UBUNTUNEER
07:00 am – 07:45 – Animal checks & Enclosure checks
08:00 – 08:30 – Breakfast Break for Team
08:30 – 09:00 – Daily Staff Meeting to plan Daily Activities
09:00 – 11:00 – Animal Enclosure Cleaning
11:00 – 11:30 – Analysis completion / recording of enclosure cleaning
11:30 – 12:00 – Cleanup – sanitize operations area.
12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch Time for Team
13:00 – 14:00 – Animal Enrichment/ Animal recordings / Animal Enclosure Management – as per staff meeting in morning
14:00 – 15:30 – Meat Prep for each Animal & Meat Room cleanup
15:30 – 16:30 – Animal Feeding & Final Animal Check for Day
16:30 – 17:00 – Vehicle Cleanup / Sanitize Operations Area
Close Off to the Day
Important to note that changes can be made to our daily schedule as per the operational requirements.
VISITING THE
COMMUNITY
The aim is to, allow the volunteer the opportunity to gain knowledge of conservation programs in South Africa.
Ubuntu Wildlife Sanctuary has a full circle approach with our volunteers - where the volunteers not only assist with Conservation & Wildlife Rescue programs but also with our Community Outreach & Development projects. (Eg, Women Of The Future , Boys to Men & the Granny's Embroidery projects. )
By visiting the local community and school we expose them to all aspects of our NGO.
TESTIMONIALS
Word on the Street
I visited in November 2018 and can't wait to go back. A great time, helping an amazing cause, run by brilliant people
Ben Taylor
I would say my quote was “Ubuntu was more than I ever could have expected - a truly great experience working with some incredible people. I can’t wait to go again
Sherrie Mayger
Ubuntu has been an unforgettable, eye-opening and humbling experience. This project goes way beyond saving wildlife. All the people working on this project have their hearts on the right place. Cannot wait to come back 😊
Yannick Vens
IF YOU WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US, ABOUT OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME OR INFORMATION REGARDING DONATIONS OR COMMUNITY PROJECTS, PLEASE FILL IN YOUR DETAILS BELOW AND SEND US AN E-MAIL.
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